When can I book the CBT?

Once the NMC has assessed your identity, qualification and registration in its evaluation, which costs £167 and is not refunded.

Where do I sit each part?

The CBT: Pearson VUE test centres, including centres in India. The OSCE: a UK test centre.

When must I sit the OSCE?

Your first attempt must be within 12 weeks of the start date on your Certificate of Sponsorship.

Who pays for the OSCE?

The employer, in ethical recruitment (NHS trusts and the NORKA route pay the OSCE fee).

How many people pass?

The CBT: 83% overall; 85% at first attempt on the clinical part and 66% at third attempt (January to March 2024). The OSCE: 84% overall including resits; first attempts at some centres 38 to 48% in early 2024; resits 83 to 85%.

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How much do the NMC CBT and OSCE cost?

The NMC charges £83 for the CBT, its computer-based test taken at a Pearson VUE centre, and £794 for the OSCE, taken at a UK test centre.

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Fees

Step	Fee
Eligibility and qualification evaluationYou pay	£167
CBT (Part A numeracy, Part B clinical)Who pays varies	£83
OSCEYour employer usually pays	£794
Registration, once both parts are passed	£182
Total, before any resit	£1,226

Good to know

When can I book the CBT?: Once the NMC has assessed your identity, qualification and registration in its evaluation, which costs £167 and is not refunded.
Where do I sit each part?: The CBT: Pearson VUE test centres, including centres in India. The OSCE: a UK test centre.
When must I sit the OSCE?: Your first attempt must be within 12 weeks of the start date on your Certificate of Sponsorship.
Who pays for the OSCE?: The employer, in ethical recruitment (NHS trusts and the NORKA route pay the OSCE fee).
How many people pass?: The CBT: 83% overall; 85% at first attempt on the clinical part and 66% at third attempt (January to March 2024). The OSCE: 84% overall including resits; first attempts at some centres 38 to 48% in early 2024; resits 83 to 85%.

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