The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially released the September 2025/2026 Professional General and Post-Basic Nursing Examination Results. Thousands of candidates across the country sat for the exams and the results are now live on the official NMCN portal.
If you wrote the exam, this guide will show you how to check your result instantly, the breakdown of pass rates and what next steps successful candidates must take.
Important Update on NMCN September 2025 Results
According to the official release, 7,813 candidates passed the exams, representing an overall 74% average pass rate. Below is the summary:
- Post Basic Midwifery: 3,532 candidates passed (92% pass rate)
- Basic Midwifery: 2,989 candidates passed (55% pass rate)
- Basic Midwifery (Refresher): 52 candidates passed (76% pass rate)
- Community Midwifery: 1,240 candidates passed (71% pass rate)
This year’s result shows a significant improvement in Post Basic Midwifery, with the highest success rate among all programmes.
How to Check NMCN 2025/2026 Professional Exam Result
Follow the simple steps below to check your result online:
1. Visit the official NMCN portal: https://portal.nmcn.gov.ng
2. Log in with your exam details (Registration number and password)
3. Click on “Check Result”
4. Your result will be displayed instantly
5. Print or save a copy for future reference
Note: Results are available from Tuesday, 16th September 2025.
Next Steps for Successful Candidates
If you passed the exam, congratulations! Here’s what you must do:
- Visit the NMCN portal: http://portal.nmcn.gov.ng
- Apply for Registration and Licensing immediately
- Complete the online registration and pay the registration fee within 90 days
Late Registration Penalties:
- ₦16,250 for registration after 90 days
- ₦6,562 per year for default in first licensing
NMCN March 2026 Professional Examination
The next Professional Midwifery Exam will hold from Tuesday, 10th – Friday, 13th March 2026.
- Heads of Nursing training institutions must submit the Examination Application Checklist (EAC) by 31st December 2025 to: exams@nmcn.gov.ng.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
Important Notice
- Any errors in results should be reported to the Registrar/CEO within 30 days of release.
- Complaints after 30 days will not be entertained.
- All correspondence must be addressed to:
The Registrar/CEO, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Plot 713, Cadastral Zone, Life Camp, Abuja.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the NMCN 2025 exam result released?
The result was officially released on 16th September 2025.
2. How do I check my NMCN result?
Visit: portal.nmcn.gov.ng, enter your exam details and click “Check Result”.
3. What is the penalty for late registration?
₦16,250 if you register after 90 days, plus ₦6,562 yearly for late licensing.
4. When is the next NMCN Professional Exam?
The next exam is scheduled for 10th – 13th March 2026.