NMCN Releases Results for General/Post-Basic Nursing Exams 2025

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has announced the official release of results for the May 2025 Professional Examination in General and Post-Basic Nursing programmes. Approval was given by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

In total, 13,880 candidates passed, which means a 76% pass rate across all nursing programmes. If you took part in this exam, you can now check your result and begin the next steps for registration and licensing.

See the pass rates by programme

Here is the full breakdown of how many candidates passed in each category:

• General Nursing Programme
  
  9,472 passed — 83% pass rate
• Post-Basic Nursing Programmes
  
  2,397 passed — 62% pass rate
• Foreign Trained Nurses (FTN)
  
  364 passed — 53% pass rate
• Refresher Programme
  
  81 passed — 44% pass rate
• Community Nursing Programme
  
  1,566 passed — 77% pass rate

If you belong to any of these categories, you are encouraged to proceed with the next steps as soon as possible.

Follow the next steps after checking your result

Heads of nursing training institutions can access their school’s results online starting from Monday 12th May, 2025.

If your result shows that you passed, follow these steps:

1. Visit the NMCN Portal to start your online registration and licensing.
2. Complete all registration steps, including fee payment, within 90 days.
3. If you register after the 90-day window, you will pay a late fee of ₦16,250.

Act quickly to avoid late fees

NMCN has made it clear that late registration attracts a penalty, so be sure to apply on time. Registration is fully online, and your details must be correct before payment is made.

If you need help, ask your training institution for support or visit the official portal for guidance.

Passing your nursing exam is a big step. Completing your registration without delay means you can move forward with your nursing career in Nigeria or abroad.