NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN) RELEASES NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL NURSING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION RESULTS, RECORDS 87.88% PASS RATE
The NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN) has announced the release of the results of the November 2026 Professional Examination in General Nursing Programme.
In a circular signed by the Registrar/CEO, Dr. Ndagi Alhassan, RN, FWAPCNM, with Reference Number N&MCN/SG/RO/GC/13/VOL.14/58 and dated November 7, 2026, the Council stated that its Governing Board had approved the immediate release of the examination results.
SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION RESULTS
According to the Council, a total of 28,487 candidates sat for the examination, while 25,034 candidates were successful, representing an overall average pass rate of 87.88%.
The breakdown of the results is as follows:
A. GENERAL NURSING PROGRAMME
A total of 22,915 candidates were successful, representing an 88.63% pass rate.
B. FOREIGN-TRAINED NURSING (FTN)
A total of 497 candidates were successful, representing a 69.70% pass rate.
C. COMMUNITY NURSING PROGRAMME
A total of 1,622 candidates were successful, representing an 84.39% pass rate.
DIRECTIVES TO HEADS OF NURSING TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
The Council directed Heads of Nursing Training Institutions to check the results of their respective institutions online from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
It further stated that online registration formalities, including payment of the registration fee, must be completed within 90 days of the release of the results.
Candidates who fail to complete their registration within the stipulated 90-day period will be required to pay a late registration penalty of ₦16,250.00 per applicant.
Additionally, a penalty fee of ₦6,562.00 per year will be charged for each year of default in obtaining the first licence.
NEXT PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
The Council announced that the next Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing is scheduled to hold as follows:
- Date: Tuesday, May 4 – Friday, May 7, 2027.
SUBMISSION OF STATISTICS FOR MAY 2027 EXAMINATION
Heads of Nursing Training Institutions have also been directed to conclude the pre-professional examination and submit statistics using the Examination Application Checklist (EAC) for the May 2027 Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing.
The completed documents are to be submitted via email to:
Email: exams@nmcngov.ng
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2027.
The Council warned that any Examination Application Checklist received after the stipulated deadline will be outrightly rejected.
RECTIFICATION OF ERRORS
Institutions have been requested to acknowledge receipt of the examination results and immediately contact the Registrar/CEO for the rectification of any identified errors.
The Council further stated that it will not entertain any complaints submitted after 30 days from the release of the results.
All correspondences should be addressed to:
The Registrar/CEO,
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria,
Headquarters Office, Plot 713, Cadastral Zone, Behind Julius Berger Clinic, Life Camp, Abuja.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, the Registrar extended sincere congratulations to all successful candidates and wished them success in their future endeavours.
The Council also appreciated all stakeholders for their cooperation and continued commitment to promoting and maintaining excellence in Nursing Education and Practice in Nigeria in line with global best practices.
Congratulations to all successful candidates!