The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially released the November 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 November 2025 Results
According to the official release, Twenty-thousand, One Hundred and Ninety-seven (20,197) candidates passed the exams, representing an overall 73% average pass rate. Below is the summary:
1. General Nursing Programme:
Seventeen thousand, two hundred and sixty-three (17,263) candidates were successful representing 83% pass.
2. Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN):
Two hundred and six (206) candidates were successful representing 36% pass.
3. Post Basie Nursing Programmes:
One thousand, seven hundred and thirty-six (1,736) candidates were successful representing 63% pass.
4. Public Health Nursing Programme:
One hundred and seventy-nine (179) candidates were successful representing 9% pass.
5. Community Nursing Programme:
Eight hundred and thirteen (813) candidates were successful representing 53% pass.
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 Monday 17th November, 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 May 2026 Professional Examination
The next Professional Midwifery Exam will hold from Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th May, 2026.
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 Monday 17th November, 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 Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th May, 2026.