NRE Step 1 on 8 November: A Two-Week Revision Plan

PM&DC has scheduled NRE Step 1 for Sunday 8 November 2026 after moving it from 11 October. Candidates who already registered carry over and wait for new admit cards. Always confirm the latest at nre.pmdc.pk; see also our NRE dates page.

Preparing for the PMDC NRE? Practise explanation-backed MCQs in the PMDC NRE QBank. Your first 20 questions are free.

Know the Paper

NRE Step 1 is a computer-based theory exam of 200 MCQs with no negative marking. The pass mark is 60%. About 70% is clinical and 30% is applied basic sciences. In the published structure, Medicine and allied has 52 MCQs and Surgery and allied 48, so those two together are half the paper. Details are in our NRE syllabus breakdown.

The 14-Day Plan

Days	Focus	Practice
1–3	Medicine and allied: cardiology, respiratory, GI, endocrine, nephrology, neurology	60 MCQs a day
4–6	Surgery and allied: acute abdomen, trauma, breast, thyroid, urology, orthopaedics	60 MCQs a day
7–8	Obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics	50 MCQs a day
9–10	Applied pathology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology	50 MCQs a day
11	ENT, eye, community medicine, forensic medicine	40 MCQs
12	Full 200-question timed mock	Review every wrong answer
13	Error log and weak topics only	60 MCQs
14	Light revision, admit card, travel plan, sleep	No new topics

Smart Rules for the Last Two Weeks

• Do not start a new textbook now. Use MCQs to find gaps and fix only those.
• Because there is no negative marking, answer every question.
• Practise with the timer: 200 MCQs need a steady pace.
• Check your admit card, ID and centre address a few days ahead.

After Step 1

Theory is followed by the Clinical Skills Examination (Step 2). Dates for Step 2 were listed as 28 November to 6 December 2026 but have not been re-confirmed, so watch the official notices. See our NRE portal guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is NRE Step 1?

Sunday 8 November 2026 per the latest PM&DC notice. Confirm on the official NRE portal.

How many MCQs are in NRE Step 1?

200 computer-based MCQs, with no negative marking and a 60% pass mark.

Which subjects matter most?

Medicine and Surgery together carry about half of the paper, so prioritise them.

Do I need to reapply if I registered earlier?

Candidates who registered before the deadline carry over; wait for the new admit cards.

Your Next Step

Revise with MCQs. The PMDC NRE QBank is organised by subject so you can fix weak areas fast. Open the QBank; your first 20 questions are free.