NMC CBT mock test 2026
NMC CBT mock test with answers, in the real exam format
Sit a timed NMC CBT mock test with Part A numeracy (15 questions in 30 minutes) and Part B clinical multiple choice. Your score is compared with the real pass marks, then you review every answer with an explanation.
How the mock test matches the real CBT
| Part A: Numeracy | Part B: Clinical | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 15 | 100 |
| Time | 30 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Answer type | Type a number | Multiple choice, 4 options |
| Pass mark | 13 out of 15 (87%) | Generally 60–70%, by field |
Part A follows the NMC's mix of numeracy questions: measuring the dose, metric units, oral medications, injections, intravenous infusions and fluid balance. Every Part A paper is newly generated, so you never see the same mock twice.
What you get in each mock test
- A countdown timer that submits automatically when time runs out, like the real exam
- Flag questions for review and jump between them before you submit
- Your score against the real pass marks for Part A and Part B
- Part B results broken down by topic, so you know what to revise
- Every answer explained, with full working for the numeracy questions
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the NMC CBT?
115 questions in 3 hours: Part A has 15 numeracy questions in 30 minutes, and Part B has 100 clinical multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 30 minutes. NMC Ready mock tests use the same structure and timings.
What is the pass mark for the NMC CBT mock test?
NMC Ready scores your mock against the real pass marks published in the NMC's test specification: 87% (13 out of 15) for Part A numeracy, and generally 60–70% for Part B clinical, depending on your field.
Is the NMC CBT mock test free?
You can practise 10 questions in each field for free, with answers and explanations. Timed mock tests are part of NMC Ready Pro, a one-off £35 payment with lifetime access and no subscription.
Do I get the answers after the mock test?
Yes. When you submit, you see your score for each part, your Part B score by topic, and every question with the correct answer and an explanation. Part A answers include the full working.
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