Pass your Nursing and Midwifery Council Computer-Based Test with confidence. Free mock exams for Part A Numeracy and Part B Clinical.
The NMC CBT (Computer-Based Test) is a test that overseas-trained nurses must pass to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and work as a nurse in the United Kingdom.
The test assesses your numerical skills for safe drug administration and your clinical knowledge across four nursing fields: adult nursing, mental health nursing, child nursing, and learning disabilities nursing.
Once you pass both parts, you can proceed with the rest of the NMC registration process. Our free mock tests help you prepare effectively.
15 questions • 30 minutes
100 questions • 2 hours 30 minutes
Nurses trained outside the UK must pass the CBT to join the NMC register.
Adult, mental health, child, and learning disabilities nurses all take the same test.
The CBT is the first step in the NMC registration process for international nurses.
The CBT is part of the NMC Test of Competence, followed by the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination).
Follow these steps to prepare effectively. All our mock tests are completely free.
Learn the test structure — 15 numeracy and 100 clinical questions. Aim for 80% in each part.
View Test StructurePractice with our 8 free mock tests. Part A has numeric input questions, Part B has multiple choice.
Start Mock TestReview your answers with detailed explanations. Focus on weak areas and retake tests.
Review AnswersPractice numeracy questions for Part A of the NMC CBT. Includes drug calculations, IV drip rates, and dosage...
Test your knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct, professional values, and ethical nursing practice.
Test your knowledge of infection prevention and control, standard precautions, and aseptic technique.
Test your knowledge of safe medicines administration, pharmacology, and drug calculations.
Test your knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
Test your knowledge of adult nursing principles, patient assessment, and care planning.
Professional nursing values, ethical practice, and the NMC C...
Effective communication with patients, families, and the hea...
Patient-centred care, dignity, privacy, and holistic nursing...
Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, recognising abu...
Infection prevention and control practices, standard precaut...
Safe administration of medications, pharmacology, and drug c...
Adult nursing practice, common conditions, and clinical skil...
Mental health nursing, common mental health conditions, and...
Nursing care for individuals with learning disabilities.
Paediatric nursing, child development, and care of children...
Nursing leadership, management, and team working.
Research, evidence-based practice, and clinical decision mak...
Emergency nursing, triage, and acute care management.
Nursing documentation, record keeping, and legal requirement...
Ethical principles in nursing, consent, and confidentiality.
Pharmacological principles, drug classifications, and advers...
Essential clinical nursing skills and procedures.
Register on the Pearson VUE website using your personal details and NMC application reference.
Choose between taking the test at a Pearson VUE test centre or remotely from home via online proctoring.
Pay the £83 fee online (both parts). Resits: £50 Part A only, £70 Part B only. You can take Part A and Part B separately or together on the same day.
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The NMC CBT (Computer-Based Test) is a test that overseas nurses must pass to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and work as a nurse in the UK. It consists of two parts: Part A (Numeracy) and Part B (Clinical).
Part A has 15 numeracy questions covering drug calculations, IV drip rates, and clinical maths. Part B has 100 clinical questions covering all four nursing fields.
The NMC does not publish a fixed pass mark. The benchmark most candidates aim for is 80% in each part (12 out of 15 in Part A and 80 out of 100 in Part B), so score as high as you can. Always check the latest requirements on the official NMC website.
The NMC CBT costs £83 for both parts. You book through Pearson VUE and take the test at a test centre or remotely. Resit fees are £50 for Part A only, £70 for Part B only, or £83 for both parts. Fees can change, so always check the current price on the NMC website.
Your NMC CBT result is valid for 2 years. You must complete your NMC registration within this period.
Yes. You have three attempts as part of one application, with a minimum of 10 days between each sitting. You only need to resit the part you failed (Part A, Part B, or both). After three failed attempts, your application closes and you must wait six months before applying again. Focus on your weak areas using our free practice tests.
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