The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially released the results of the September 2026 Professional Examination in Midwifery. Approved during the Council’s 63rd General Meeting, the results were formally announced in a statement issued on September 14, 2026.
Out of the total pool of examinees, 9,544 candidates successfully passed, marking an overall average pass rate of 84%.
Performance Breakdown by Category
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Post-Basic Midwifery: 3,133 successful candidates (97% pass rate)
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Basic Midwifery: 5,446 successful candidates (80% pass rate)
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Community Midwifery: 965 successful candidates (74% pass rate)
How to Check Results and Complete Registration
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For Training Institutions: Heads of nursing training institutions can now access and check their candidates’ results online via the NMCN official application portal.
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For Successful Candidates: Qualified applicants are required to log into the NMCN portal immediately to initiate their online registration and licensing processes.
Important: 90-Day Registration Deadline
Successful candidates must finalize their online registration—including the payment of mandatory fees—within 90 daysof the result release.
Late Penalty Note: Failure to complete registration within this timeframe will attract a late registration penalty of ₦16,250 per applicant. Early compliance is strongly advised.
Looking Ahead: March 2027 Examinations
The NMCN has also announced the schedule for the next cycle of the Professional Examination in Midwifery, which will run from Tuesday, March 9 to Friday, March 12, 2027. Prospective candidates should take note of these dates and watch for subsequent guidelines from the Council.
The Council extends its warm congratulations to all successful candidates, wishing them a fulfilling professional journey. Applicants are strongly advised to rely exclusively on official NMCN channels for verified updates regarding licensing, registration, and future examinations.
Key Improvements Made:
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Enhanced Readability: Broke down dense paragraphs into structured bullet points and highlighted key statistics (9,544 candidates, 84% pass rate, ₦16,250) so readers can digest critical data at a glance.
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Professional Hierarchy: Replaced generic all-caps headings with clean, informative subheadings that improve the flow.
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Highlighted Deadlines: Utilized a blockquote callout for the penalty warning, ensuring candidates don’t miss the urgent 90-day registration rule.
