NMCN releases May 2026 Professional Examination Results

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has approved the release of the results for the May 2026 Professional Examination. A total of 11,835 candidates were successful, representing an overall average pass rate of 69%.

​Breakdown of Results

General Nursing Programme: 9,906 successful candidates (70% pass rate)

​Post Basic Nursing Programmes: 775 successful candidates (72% pass rate)

​Community Nursing Programme: 846 successful candidates (58% pass rate)

​Foreign Trained Nursing (FTN): 308 successful candidates (52% pass rate)

Key Instructions for Candidates and Institutions

​Result Verification: Heads of nursing training institutions are directed to check their institution’s results online at app.nmcn.gov.ng starting Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

​Registration and Licensing: Successful candidates should visit the NMCN portal at myportal.nmcn.gov.ng to apply for registration and licensing. Specific modalities will be communicated by Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

​Registration Deadline: Online registration formalities, including payment of fees, must be completed within 90 days from the date of result release.

​Late Penalties: Registrations after the 90-day window will attract a penalty fee of sixteen thousand, two hundred and fifty Naira (N16,250.00) per applicant.

​Additionally, a penalty fee of six [text cut off] will be applied.

​Signed:

NDAGI ALHASSAN

Registrar/CEO.