National Registration Examination (NRE / NLE) Guidance

The PM&DC licensing examination that graduates of foreign medical and dental colleges must pass to practise in Pakistan — structure, weightage, passing criteria and the official 2024 syllabus.

NRE for Medical Graduates (MBBS)The official PM&DC National Registration Examination (NRE) 2024 for foreign medical graduates: 200 MCQs (70% clinical, 30% basic sciences), a 20-station Clinical Skills Examination, 60% pass marks and 5-year validity. Free syllabus PDF download.NRE for Dental Graduates (BDS)The official PM&DC Dental National Registration Examination (NRE) 2024 for foreign dental graduates: 200 paper-based MCQs, a two-session Clinical Skills Examination, full discipline weightage and 60% pass marks. Free syllabus PDF download.