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The National Registration Examination (NRE) Step-I results for Foreign Medical Graduates have been officially announced, with the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, releasing outcomes of the exam held on December 14, 2025. The examination is a mandatory requirement for foreign-qualified doctors and dentists seeking registration in Pakistan.
The NRE Step-I was conducted by NUMS under the policy framework of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). NUMS is responsible for all critical stages of the examination, including paper setting, result compilation, and declaration, ensuring transparency and merit-based evaluation in line with international standards.
As per PM&DC law, two NRE examinations for Foreign Medical Graduates are held annually to assess eligibility for medical practice and house job placement.
According to official statistics, 7,076 candidates registered for the December examination, including 6,993 medical and 83 dental graduates. Out of 7,012 candidates who appeared, 1,473 successfully passed the exam. The medical pass percentage stood at 21.17 percent, while the dental pass percentage remained at 7.23 percent. A total of 64 candidates were absent.
In comparison, the previous NRE conducted in June 2025 recorded a medical pass percentage of 25.26 percent, reflecting the rigorous nature of the assessment process.
PM&DC confirmed that results have been uploaded to its official website, where candidates can check their pass or fail status using their designated roll numbers. Dates for the NRE Step-II clinical examination will be announced shortly.
Candidates who qualify both steps will be issued provisional registration certificates by PM&DC, allowing them to undertake house jobs either in Pakistan or abroad.
PM&DC reiterated its advice to parents and students to seek admissions only in recognized and quality medical and dental institutions abroad. The council warned that enrollment in low-standard or unrecognized colleges not only jeopardizes professional careers but also leads to financial loss and wasted years of effort, stressing the importance of responsible educational decisions for the future of healthcare professionals.
