Every year, thousands of aspiring nurses, midwives, and nurse assistants in Ghana search for how to pass the licensing exam, register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and start their health careers. Many fail to find clear guides, accurate timelines or exact requirements.
This article walks you through the real process, step by step, using facts and data from recent exam cycles and official NMC procedures. You’ll find ways to prepare, check results, register legally, and avoid common mistakes that delay your license.
Understanding the NMC Licensing Exam
When you complete your nursing or midwifery training at an accredited institution, the NMC makes you sit a licensing exam before you can practice. That exam confirms you are competent and safe to provide health care services as a nurse, midwife, or nurse assistant.
What the Exam Covers
You will be tested on theoretical knowledge and clinical understanding related to your programme. For example:
- Registered General Nursing
- Midwifery
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Nurse Assistant Clinical/Preventive
The exam is proctored by NMC staff.
When the Exam Happens
The Council schedules licensing exams multiple times per year — including February/March, June/July, August, and November/December cycles.
In 2025/2026, NMC released results for September/October sitters, and this process continues online for candidates using index numbers and portals.
Trend Insight (2024–2025)
- Over 32,000 candidates passed NMC licensing exams across 2024 and April/May 2025 cycles.
- Around 7,842 newly qualified nurses and nurse assistants were inducted in late 2025.
This shows high volume and consistent demand for nursing roles.
How to Prepare for the Licensing Exam (what Ghanaians are searching for)
Thousands of students search for “NMC past questions and answers” and exam prep guidance.
Here’s how to start:
- Review the course outcomes from your training school.
- Practice past questions from previous NMC exams.
- Join study groups and mock practice sessions.
- Stick to official NMC guidelines — avoid paid shortcuts that promise leaked questions.
Being prepared saves time and stress.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide After Passing
Once you pass your licensing exam, you’re not automatically registered. You must complete the official process with NMC.
Step 1: Visit Your Regional NMC Office
Go to the NMC office in the region where your training institution is located.
Step 2: Present Your Results Slip
Show your official NMC letter that confirms you passed the licensing examination.
Step 3: Complete Required Forms
You’ll fill a registration form and pay the non-refundable registration fee as required by NMC.
Step 4: Receive Initial Documents
You will get:
- A Log Book for your rotation
- A Provisional License
- A National Service Registration Code
All of this starts your legal nursing career pathway.
Step 5: Complete Rotation/National Service
After your service and rotation, return the log book and provisional license to the NMC office. Once accepted, you are issued a PIN and Certificate of Registration.
Registration for Foreign-Trained Nurses
If you trained abroad and want to work in Ghana:
- Submit your training transcript
- Provide identity documents
- Show proof of work experience
- Get verification from your original regulatory board
- Sit the NMC licensing exam just like local candidates
After exam success, you complete registration and practical orientation, then earn a PIN.
How to Check Your Licensing Exam Results
Many candidates search for this during exam release periods.
Use the NMC Online Portal
- Visit the NMC official results page.
- Enter your index number and required codes.
- Generate a result code online.
- View and confirm your status.
If traffic is high, expect slight delays. Official channels are always accurate — ignore claims of result changes through social media.
FAQ: What Candidates in Ghana Ask Most
Q: How often is the NMC licensing exam held?
A: Multiple times a year — typically Feb/Mar, Jun/Jul, Aug, Nov/Dec.
Q: What happens if I fail the NMC licensing exam?
A: You are allowed to rewrite until you pass.
Q: Can I check my result online?
A: Yes, using the NMC official result portal with your index number.
Q: Do foreign nurses have to write the exam?
A: Yes, after verification of credentials they write the licensing exam.
Q: How long before I get my PIN after registration?
A: After finishing your service rotation and submitting your log book.
Supporting Links You Should Bookmark
External (for accurate updates and procedures):
- 🔗 Official NMC Licensing & Exam Info: https://www.nmc.gov.gh/web/examination-licensing
- 🔗 NMC Online Results Portal — check your licensing results.
Final Takeaway
If you want to become a registered nurse, midwife, or nurse assistant in Ghana, the key facts are:
- Pass the NMC licensing exam.
- Follow the registration procedures carefully.
- Use official online portals to check results.
- Never rely on unverified sources or social media claims.
Getting this process right opens your door to legal nursing practice in Ghana and helps your career grow.
Check out our post on nursing careers in Ghana for more job details.
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