BREAKING: Jubilation as NMCN Releases November 2026 Nursing Results — 25,034 Candidates Pass, 87.88% Success Rate
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has announced the November 2026 nursing examination results, with more than 25,000 candidates passing. Institutions can access the results from 11 November.
By FNA News | 7 November 2026
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has announced the release of the November 2026 Professional Examination results in General Nursing, recording an overall pass rate of 87.88%.
A total of 25,034 candidates passed out of 28,487 who sat the examination, according to a circular dated Saturday, 7 November 2026.
The announcement followed approval from the Council’s Governing Board.
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The circular, signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ndagi Alhassan, also sets out important dates for accessing results, completing registration and preparing for the next examination.
NMCN November 2026 nursing results: Full breakdown
The results cover three categories of nursing candidates.
General Nursing Programme
A total of 22,915 candidates passed, representing an 88.63% pass rate.
Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN)
The Council recorded 497 successful candidates, representing a 69.70% pass rate.
Community Nursing Programme
A total of 1,622 candidates passed, representing an 84.39% pass rate.
The General Nursing Programme recorded the highest pass rate among the three categories, followed by Community Nursing.
Foreign Trained Nursing recorded the lowest pass rate at 69.70%.
These figures show the performance of candidates in the November examination. However, without comparable results from previous sittings, they do not establish whether national performance has improved or declined.
When will the November 2026 NMCN results be available online?
The Council has directed heads of nursing training institutions to access their institutions’ results online from Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
The circular places responsibility for checking the results on the heads of nursing institutions.
Candidates should therefore contact their institutions for information on accessing their individual results.
They should also rely on official Council communications to avoid misleading result announcements or unofficial payment requests.
NMCN gives successful candidates 90 days to register
Successful candidates have been reminded to complete their online professional registration requirements within 90 days of the release of results.
These requirements include the payment of applicable registration fees.
The Council warned that candidates who fail to complete registration within the stated period will face a late registration penalty of ₦16,250 per applicant.
It also stated that a further penalty of ₦6,562 per year would apply for default in obtaining a first practising licence.
Candidates are advised to confirm the relevant registration deadlines and payment instructions through their institutions and the Council.
Passing the professional examination is an important step towards nursing practice. However, candidates must still complete the necessary registration and licensing requirements.
Next NMCN professional examination scheduled for May 2027
The Council has also announced dates for the next Professional Examination in General and Post Basic Nursing.
The examination is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 4 May to Friday, 7 May 2027.
Heads of nursing training institutions must complete their pre-professional examinations and submit the required statistics using the Examination Application Checklist (EAC).
The deadline for submission is 28 February 2027.
The Council warned that applications received after the deadline would be rejected.
Institutions have been instructed to send the required documents to the Council’s designated examination email address.
Nursing institutions given 30 days to report errors
The NMCN has directed nursing training institutions to acknowledge receipt of their examination results.
It also requires institutions to contact the Registrar/CEO immediately if they identify errors that need correction.
According to the circular, complaints will not be entertained after 30 days from the release of the results.
This makes early checking particularly important for institutions and affected candidates.
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What the results mean for nursing education in Nigeria
The 87.88% overall pass rate is a significant outcome for candidates who completed the November examination.
It means that nearly nine in every ten candidates who sat the examination were successful.
However, examination success alone does not establish the quality of clinical training or determine how many new nurses will eventually enter the workforce.
Professional registration, licensing and employment opportunities remain important steps in that process.
The different pass rates across the three nursing categories also deserve attention. They provide useful information for educators and regulators, although further data would be needed to explain why performance varied.
For successful candidates, timely access to results and clear registration guidance will be essential.
For training institutions, the immediate priorities are checking results, addressing errors and meeting the Council’s deadlines.
NMCN congratulates successful candidates
Dr Alhassan congratulated candidates who passed the examination and wished them success in their future professional careers.
He also reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to maintaining standards in nursing education and practice across Nigeria.
The Council said its work remains focused on promoting excellence in nursing education and professional practice in line with global best practices.
Successful candidates are encouraged to remain in contact with their institutions and follow official instructions on registration and licensing.
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