The official 2026/2027 schedule runs sittings in August 2026, November 2026 and May 2027. Each sitting has its own application window, two mock exams, a mandatory rehearsal and a results date. The dates on this page come from the Council's published instructions and schedule.

Candidates who have completed an NCK-recognised nursing or midwifery programme, including KRN, KRCHN, KRN/M, BScN, BScM, KEM and KEN, plus foreign-trained applicants who are required to sit the licensure examination.

Attendance at the rehearsal is mandatory. You must attend in person, take both mock exams, receive your NCK examination card and sign the attendance record. Missing it may disqualify you from the main examination.

Your National ID and your NCK exam card. There is no admission without both. Phones, smartwatches, earbuds and other electronic devices are prohibited, and only the designated examination application may be open on your computer.

Apply through the NCK Online Service Portal at osp.nckenya.com during the published application window. Late applications are not accepted after the deadline, so check the sitting dates above.

Results are declared on the date in the official schedule: 30 September 2026 for the August sitting, 11 December 2026 for the November sitting and 30 June 2027 for the May sitting. Results are checked through the NCK portal.