CBT

Computer based test (CBT)

NMC Test of Competence is meant for nurses and midwives who are willing to work in UK. The test of competence requires candidates to complete an online application process with Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK.

Part one of the Test of Competence is a computer based test (CBT). CBT is a 3 hours test which splits into two.

Part A : Numeracy with 15 questions. Duration 30 minutes

Part B : Clinical with 100 questions. Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes

We, at 'Learn with Jomcy' provides online classes to help you successfully complete the CBT exams.

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Booking your test

You will receive an email from Pearson VUE confirming your account details to book the test, once the NMC have confirmed that you need to take the Test of Competence.

When you log into your Pearson Vue account, you must:

Click on the ‘view exams’ button
Select the correct exam that matches your application type
Select both modules (Part A and Part B) for your first attempt.

CBT exam codes that match each application type are:

Adult nurse – RNA
Mental health nurse – RNMH
Learning disabilities nurse – RNLD
Children’s nurse – RNC
Midwife - RM

Fees structure

First attempt Part A & B: £83
Re-sit Part A and B: £83
Re-sit Part A only: £50
Re-sit Part B only: £70

Getting your results

Once the test is completed, you will receive a pass or fail result for each part of the test:

Part A (Numeracy)
Part B (Clinical)

You can check your CBT results in:

The exam report given to you directly after your CBT.
Pearson VUE updates account within 48 hours of your CBT.
- Click on relevant exam entry in the ‘Exam history’ section.
Your NMC Online account.
- The results will be updated within 48 hours of your CBT.

Any further feedback on test results cannot be disclosed to candidates.
You may sit the CBT up to three times as part of one application, with a minimum of 10 days between each sitting.