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The exam explained20/08/2026
There is no pass mark for the NMC CBT
You will find plenty of sites quoting a score you need. The NMC does not publish one, and here is what it does instead.
The exam explained15/08/2026
The CBT is two exams in one appointment
One booking, one seat, three hours, and two results. Understanding the split changes how you should practise for it.
The exam explained09/08/2026
Failing one part is not failing the CBT
If a result letter has just told you that you failed a part, here is what actually happens next, without the panic.
Platform update03/08/2026
Practise the OSCE assessment station with a simulated patient
You can now work through an assessment scenario by talking to a simulated patient, and get a marked report at the end.