This is the NMC OSCE and CBT Pass Rates of 2022,  January to March and April to June, two-Quarter Analysis.

There are certain factors that influence an applicant’s success rate, in particular for the OSCE, and NMC has been working with OSCE test centres and employers who support applicants through the OSCE process to better understand these.

The most important factor is test preparation and having access to good quality support. Employer or recruitment agency support a vast majority of applicants and the level of support and quality of test preparation can vary greatly.

Also important, in particular for candidates who are new to the UK, is the amount of time candidates have to settle in and acclimatise themselves to the UK ahead of the examination.

On the day of the OSCE, the pastoral care that is given to applicants during the settling-in, & preparation period matters. This period can often be emotional. And, at times, stressful due to the high levels of pressure and responsibility that many candidates face. Over the last year, test centres have released various support materials, including OSCE mock exams, marking criteria, and top tips. Their website has the materials and other guidance documents.

NMC CBT Pass Rates – 2022

January – March 2022: CBT pass rates

Between January and March 2022, a total of 9,678 applicants took the new CBT and 89 percent passed both parts, across all fields of practise.

This represents the total number of new CBTs delivered including resits.

April – June 2022: CBT pass rates

Between April and June 2022, a total of 10,062 applicants took the new CBT and 89 percent passed both parts, across all fields of practise.

This represents the total number of new CBTs delivered including resits.

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NMC OSCE Pass Rates – 2022

January – March 2022 pass rates

Between January and March 2022, a total of 3,029 applicants took the new OSCE, and overall, 79 percent achieved a pass. The below table represents the total number of new OSCEs delivered including resits, across the four delivery partners.

The lower number of candidates taking the new OSCE during this period is due to the fact that most applicants taking the OSCE were still eligible to continue with the legacy OSCE during the transition period, until 31 July 2021.

April – June 2022 pass rates

Between April and June 2022, a total of 5,012 applicants took the new OSCE, and overall, 79 percent achieved a pass. The below table represents the total number of new OSCEs delivered including resits, across the three current delivery partners.

As we are seeing an increase in the number of candidates taking the new OSCE month on month, in the next quarter we will present the breakdown of volumes and pass rates across the delivery partners (same as the legacy stats).

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