ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced the results of the National Registration Examination (NRE) Step-I for Foreign Medical Graduates, which was conducted on December 14, 2025.
The examination was administered by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, which has been entrusted by PM&DC to oversee all critical stages of the equivalence examination process, including paper setting, compilation, and declaration of results, in line with PM&DC policy.
According to official statistics, a total of 7,076 candidates registered for the examination, including 6,993 medical and 83 dental graduates. Of these, 7,012 candidates appeared in the exam, while 64 were absent. A total of 1,473 candidates passed the examination, comprising 1,467 medical and 6 dental graduates. The medical pass percentage stood at 21.17 percent, while the dental pass percentage was recorded at 7.23 percent.
Under PM&DC law, two NRE examinations for Foreign Medical Graduates are conducted each year. In the previous NRE held on June 25, 2025, 5,035 candidates registered, including 4,994 medical and 41 dental graduates. A total of 4,994 candidates appeared, out of which 1,252 medical candidates passed the examination. The overall medical pass percentage in that session was 25.26 percent, while 41 candidates were absent.
PM&DC stated that the NRE results have been uploaded on its official website, where candidates can check their pass or fail status using their designated roll numbers. The dates for NRE Step-II (Clinical Examination) will be announced shortly. Candidates who qualify both steps will be issued provisional registration certificates by PM&DC, enabling them to undertake house jobs either in Pakistan or abroad.
The council reaffirmed that the results have been finalized strictly on merit and in accordance with PM&DC’s standard policies, aligned with international examination practices.
PM&DC also advised parents and students to exercise caution while seeking admission to medical and dental colleges abroad. The council emphasized that enrolling in unrecognized or substandard institutions can jeopardize students’ professional futures, waste financial resources, and lead to the loss of valuable time and effort. PM&DC stressed that responsible educational decisions are vital to maintaining the integrity of the medical profession and safeguarding the future of aspiring healthcare professionals.
