NMCN Releases May 2025 Nursing Exam Results: 76% Pass Rate Across All Programs

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has announced the results of the May 2025 Professional Examination for General and Post-Basic Nursing programmes. With approval from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the results show an overall 76% pass rate across all categories.

Overall Results Summary

Out of all candidates who sat for the May 2025 professional examination, 13,880 candidates were successful, representing a 76% overall pass rate. This is a strong performance that reflects the quality of nursing education across Nigerian institutions.

Results Breakdown by Program

General Nursing Programme

• Successful Candidates: 9,472
• Pass Rate: 83%

This is the highest pass rate among all categories, showing strong performance by candidates in basic nursing qualification.

Post-Basic Nursing Programme

• Successful Candidates: 2,397
• Pass Rate: 62%

Post-basic nursing specializations (such as perioperative, critical care, and pediatrics nursing) had a moderate pass rate.

Foreign Trained Nursing

• Successful Candidates: 364
• Pass Rate: 53%

Nurses trained abroad seeking Nigerian registration faced more challenging assessments.

Refresher Programme

• Successful Candidates: 81
• Pass Rate: 44%

This programme, designed for nurses returning to practice after a break, had the lowest pass rate.

Community Nursing

• Successful Candidates: 1,566
• Pass Rate: 77%

Community health nursing candidates performed well, with a pass rate close to the overall average.

When and How to Access Results

Result Access Date: Starting Monday, May 12, 2025

Nursing training institutions can access their students' results from this date. Individual candidates should contact their training institutions to obtain their results.

Mandatory Registration for Successful Candidates

If you passed the May 2025 NMCN examination, you must register online within 90 days to complete your professional registration process.

Registration Process

1. Visit the NMCN portal at portal.nmen.gov.ng
2. Create your account or log in if you already have one
3. Complete the online registration form
4. Upload required documents (exam result, credentials, passport photo)
5. Pay the registration fee
6. Submit your application

Important Registration Deadline

You have 90 days from May 10, 2025 to complete your registration. That means your deadline is approximately August 8, 2025.

Late Registration Penalty: If you register after the 90-day window, you'll pay a penalty fee of ₦16,250 per applicant in addition to the standard registration fee.

Don't wait until the last minute—register as soon as possible to avoid penalties and delays.

What If You Didn't Pass?

If you were among the 24% who didn't pass this exam cycle, don't be discouraged. Here's what you can do:

1. Review Your Performance: Contact your training institution to understand which areas you struggled with
2. Prepare for the Next Exam: NMCN typically conducts professional examinations twice yearly
3. Strengthen Weak Areas: Focus your study efforts on the topics where you scored poorly
4. Join Study Groups: Connect with peers preparing for the next exam cycle
5. Seek Additional Resources: Consider revision courses or study materials specific to NMCN exams

You can use Ulearngo's platform to practice relevant nursing questions and strengthen your knowledge base for the next examination.

Understanding the Pass Rates

The varying pass rates across different programmes reveal some patterns:

• General Nursing (83%): Higher pass rate suggests solid foundational training across Nigerian nursing schools
• Post-Basic (62%): Lower rate reflects the specialized, advanced nature of these qualifications
• Foreign Trained (53%): Adjustment to Nigerian nursing standards and examination format may contribute to lower success
• Refresher (44%): Time away from practice makes re-entry more challenging
• Community Nursing (77%): Strong performance indicates effective community health nursing education

What Comes After Registration?

Once you complete your online registration with NMCN:

1. You'll receive a temporary registration number
2. NMCN will verify your documents and payment
3. You'll be issued a permanent registration number and certificate
4. You can legally practice as a registered nurse/midwife in Nigeria
5. You'll be eligible to apply for nursing positions requiring NMCN registration

Contact NMCN

For questions about results, registration, or any issues:

• Portal: portal.nmen.gov.ng
• Office: NMCN Headquarters, Abuja
• Email: Check the NMCN website for official contact emails

Congratulations to all successful candidates! Remember to complete your registration within 90 days to avoid penalties and start your professional nursing career in Nigeria.