NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN) RELEASES NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL NURSING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION RESULTS, ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND MAY 2027 EXAMINATION DATE

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.

The announcement was contained in a circular signed by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ndagi Alhassan, RN, FWAPCNM, dated November 7, 2026, with reference number N&MCN/SG/RO/GC/13/VOL.14/58.

According to the circular, the Council’s Governing Board has approved the immediate release of the examination results. The Council also provided a breakdown of candidates’ performance across the General Nursing, Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN) and Community Nursing programmes.

A total of 28,487 candidates sat for the examination, out of which 25,034 candidates were successful, representing an overall pass rate of 87.88%.

The Council has also issued important directives to Heads of Nursing Training Institutions regarding the checking of results, online registration, payment of registration fees, correction of errors and preparations for the next professional examination scheduled for May 2027.

NMCN November 2026 Professional Examination Results: Summary

According to the Council, 28,487 candidates participated in the November 2026 Professional Examination, while 25,034 candidates were successful.

The overall performance represents an 87.88% pass rate.

The breakdown of the results is presented below:

Examination Category	Number of Successful Candidates	Pass Rate
General Nursing Programme	22,915	88.63%
Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN)	497	69.70%
Community Nursing Programme	1,622	84.39%
Total Successful Candidates	25,034	87.88% overall

The General Nursing Programme recorded 22,915 successful candidates, representing an 88.63% pass rate.

For the Foreign Trained Nursing category, 497 candidates were successful, representing a pass rate of 69.70%.

Meanwhile, the Community Nursing Programme recorded 1,622 successful candidates, with an 84.39% pass rate.

The Council stated that the results have been approved for immediate release by its Governing Board.

When Will Nursing Institutions Check the November 2026 Results?

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has directed Heads of Nursing Training Institutions to check the examination results of their respective institutions online.

According to the circular, the results will be available for institutions to check from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Heads of Nursing Training Institutions are expected to access the online results and acknowledge receipt.

The circular specifically addresses institutional heads. Candidates who need information about accessing their individual results should obtain guidance from their respective training institutions or the Council through its official communication channels.

NMCN Online Registration and Payment of Registration Fees

The Council has directed that online registration formalities, including the payment of registration fees, must be completed within 90 days of the release of the examination results.

Successful candidates are therefore expected to ensure that the required registration formalities are completed within the stipulated period.

Late Registration Penalty

The Council warned that candidates who fail to complete their registration within the 90-day period will be required to pay a late registration penalty.

The penalties specified in the circular are as follows:

Registration Issue	Penalty
Late registration after 90 days	₦16,250 per applicant
Each year in default of first licensing	₦6,562 per year

The late registration penalty of ₦16,250 applies per applicant after the 90-day registration period.

Additionally, a penalty of ₦6,562 will be charged for each year in default of first licensing.

Successful candidates should take these instructions seriously and contact their respective institutions for guidance on the registration process, applicable payment arrangements and other required formalities.

NMCN Announces May 2027 Professional Examination Date

The Council has also announced the date for the next Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing.

According to the circular, the next examination is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, May 4, to Friday, May 7, 2027.

The examination will cover the General/Post Basic Nursing categories.

Prospective candidates and Heads of Nursing Training Institutions are advised to take note of the dates and make the necessary preparations ahead of the examination.

May 2027 NMCN Professional Examination Schedule

Activity	Date
Commencement of examination	Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Final day of examination	Friday, May 7, 2027
Examination category	General/Post Basic Nursing

Submission of Examination Statistics and Application Checklist for May 2027

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has directed Heads of Nursing Training Institutions to conclude their pre-professional examination activities and submit the required statistics ahead of the May 2027 Professional Examination.

Institutions are expected to use the Examination Application Checklist (EAC) for the May 2027 Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing.

The completed checklist and required statistics must be submitted to the Council through the designated email address:

Email: [email protected]

Submission Deadline

The Council has fixed February 28, 2027, as the deadline for the submission of the Examination Application Checklist and relevant statistics.

The circular warned that any Examination Application Checklist received after the stated deadline will be outrightly rejected.

Heads of Nursing Training Institutions are therefore expected to complete the necessary pre-professional examination processes and ensure that their submissions reach the Council on or before February 28, 2027.

Institutions should not wait until the final day to submit the required documents.

NMCN Issues Directive on Rectification of Examination Result Errors

The Council has also provided instructions concerning possible errors in the released examination results.

According to the circular, Heads of Nursing Training Institutions are required to acknowledge receipt of the results.

Where an institution identifies any error in the results, it must contact the Registrar/CEO immediately for necessary rectification.

However, the Council stated that it will not entertain any complaint received after 30 days from the release of the results.

This means that institutions should carefully review the results once they become available and report any identified errors within the stipulated period.

Candidates who notice discrepancies in their examination records should promptly inform their respective institutions so that the matter can be communicated to the Council through the appropriate channel.

Address for Official Correspondence

All official correspondence concerning the November 2026 Professional Examination results and related matters 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.

Institutions are advised to use the official correspondence channel when communicating with the Council about result-related issues and other directives contained in the circular.

NMCN Congratulates Successful Candidates

On behalf of the Governing Board, Management and Staff of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, the Registrar/CEO, Dr. Ndagi Alhassan, extended sincere congratulations to all candidates who were successful in the November 2026 Professional Examination.

The Council also wished the successful candidates success in their future endeavours.

Furthermore, the NMCN appreciated all stakeholders for their cooperation and continued efforts towards promoting and maintaining excellence in nursing education and practice in Nigeria in line with global best practices.

Important Dates and Information at a Glance

Candidates and Heads of Nursing Training Institutions should take note of the following important dates and instructions:

Activity	Date/Information
Result circular date	November 7, 2026
Institutional online result checking begins	November 11, 2026
Online registration period	Within 90 days of result release
Late registration penalty	₦16,250 per applicant
First licensing default penalty	₦6,562 per year
Next General/Post Basic Nursing Examination	May 4–7, 2027
EAC and statistics submission deadline	February 28, 2027
Result error complaint period	Within 30 days of result release
Submission email for May 2027 examination	[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has NMCN released the November 2026 General Nursing Professional Examination results?

Yes. The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria announced the release of the November 2026 Professional Examination results in a circular dated November 7, 2026.

2. How many candidates passed the November 2026 NMCN examination?

A total of 25,034 candidates were successful out of 28,487 candidates who sat for the examination, representing an overall pass rate of 87.88%.

3. What was the pass rate for the General Nursing Programme?

The General Nursing Programme recorded 22,915 successful candidates, representing an 88.63% pass rate.

4. When can nursing institutions check the November 2026 results?

Heads of Nursing Training Institutions can check their respective institutions’ results online from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

5. How long do successful candidates have to complete online registration?

The Council directed that online registration formalities, including payment of registration fees, must be completed within 90 days of the release of the results.

6. What is the NMCN late registration penalty?

Candidates who fail to complete registration within 90 days will attract a penalty of ₦16,250 per applicant.

7. What is the penalty for default of first licensing?

The Council specified a penalty of ₦6,562 for each year in default of first licensing.

8. When is the next NMCN General/Post Basic Nursing Professional Examination?

The next Professional Examination in General/Post Basic Nursing is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, May 4, to Friday, May 7, 2027.

9. What is the deadline for submitting the May 2027 Examination Application Checklist?

Heads of Nursing Training Institutions must submit the Examination Application Checklist and relevant statistics to [email protected] on or before February 28, 2027.

10. Can institutions report errors in the released examination results?

Yes. Institutions are required to contact the Registrar/CEO immediately if they identify any errors. However, the Council will not entertain complaints submitted after 30 days from the release of the results.

Conclusion

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has officially announced the release of the November 2026 Professional Examination results, with 25,034 successful candidates out of 28,487 participants and an overall pass rate of 87.88%.

While successful candidates are expected to complete their online registration formalities within 90 days, Heads of Nursing Training Institutions have been directed to check their results from November 11, 2026, and report any identified errors within 30 days.

The Council has also scheduled the next General/Post Basic Nursing Professional Examination for May 4–7, 2027, with February 28, 2027, set as the deadline for submitting the required examination statistics and application checklist.

All successful candidates and nursing institutions are advised to follow the Council’s directives carefully to avoid penalties or missing important deadlines.