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Key Facts: MDCN Assessment Exam
CBT
MCQ component
OSCE
Clinical option
N250k
Nigerian candidate fee
N400k
Non-Nigerian fee
For this source ID, the safest official normalization is the MDCN Assessment Examination rather than a separate public MDCN Primary examination. The 2026 official notice verifies eligibility for foreign-trained graduates from WDOMS-listed institutions, degree and practising-eligibility verification, CBT MCQs across basic and clinical sciences, clinical long/short cases or OSCE, June and October 2026 exam windows, and fees of N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates.
Sample MDCN Assessment Practice Questions
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1The source row calls this exam "MDCN Licensing Exam Primary." Which official public name is safest for current candidate guidance?
2Which body administers the assessment route for foreign-trained medical graduates seeking Nigerian registration readiness?
3Which candidate profile is explicitly within the official 2026 MDCN assessment notice?
4Which Nigeria-trained doctor may also fall under the official MDCN assessment notice?
5Which verification process is listed for uploaded credentials in the official MDCN notice?
6What evidence must candidates show regarding practice in their country of training?
7Which exam format is stated in the official MDCN 2026 notice?
8What content scope is stated for the MDCN CBT MCQs?
9Which candidates have an English Language paper in the official notice?
10What fee does the official 2026 notice list for Nigerian assessment examination candidates?
About the MDCN Assessment Exam
The MDCN Assessment Examination is the Nigerian assessment route listed for foreign-trained medical and dental graduates and specified Nigeria-trained doctors who require assessment before progression toward registration. It combines CBT MCQs with clinical examination components.
Exam sponsor: Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The source row says Primary, but the official public MDCN notice reviewed uses Assessment Examination. The 2026 notice lists a CBT consisting of MCQs covering all aspects of Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, plus clinical examinations comprising long and short cases or OSCE. Dental candidates also have practical/clinical examinations in restorative dentistry, oral surgery and child dental health; this bank focuses on the medical candidate route.
Time Limit
Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed. The notice lists two-day examination windows for June and October 2026.
Passing Score
Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed.
Exam / Certification Fees
N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates in the official 2026 notice; dental materials are N50,000 for dental candidates only.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly published as a stable official series in the pages reviewed. MDCN publishes scheduled activities and candidate notices, but no stable official pass-rate series was identified. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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MDCN Eligibility, Documents and Format
Assessment Examination naming, 2026 windows, portal application, WDOMS listing, EPIC/DataFlow verification, current licence or eligibility to practise, Certificate of Good Standing, fees and non-refundable payment rule.
Applied Basic Sciences, Public Health and Ethics
Clinically applied anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, epidemiology, infection prevention, toxicology, consent, confidentiality and professional conduct.
Medicine and Emergency Care
Sepsis, malaria, TB, HIV, meningitis, heart failure, ACS, asthma, COPD, DKA, stroke, seizures, renal emergencies and emergency prioritisation.
Surgery, Trauma and Perioperative Care
Acute abdomen, trauma primary survey, burns, fractures, testicular torsion, surgical infection, wound care, perioperative safety and fluid management.
OBGYN, Paediatrics and OSCE Communication
Ectopic pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, PPH, obstructed labour, neonatal resuscitation, child dehydration, pneumonia, immunisation, counselling, focused examination and SBAR handover.
Preparing for the MDCN Assessment Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed.
- Assessment: The source row says Primary, but the official public MDCN notice reviewed uses Assessment Examination. The 2026 notice lists a CBT consisting of MCQs covering all aspects of Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, plus clinical examinations comprising long and short cases or OSCE. Dental candidates also have practical/clinical examinations in restorative dentistry, oral surgery and child dental health; this bank focuses on the medical candidate route.
- Time limit: Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed. The notice lists two-day examination windows for June and October 2026.
- Exam / certification fees: N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates in the official 2026 notice; dental materials are N50,000 for dental candidates only. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MDCN Primary the official public name?
The official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed uses Assessment Examination, not a separately published Primary examination name. This bank keeps the source ID but normalizes the display name to MDCN Assessment Examination.
Who is the MDCN Assessment Examination for?
The 2026 notice lists foreign-trained medical and dental graduates whose institutions are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, plus specified Nigeria-trained doctors requiring assessment because of internship timing or accreditation circumstances.
What is the published format?
MDCN describes a computer-based MCQ test covering Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, plus clinical long/short cases or OSCE. Dental candidates also have dental practical/clinical components.
How many questions are on the MDCN CBT?
The official 2026 notice reviewed does not publish a fixed MCQ count.
What fee did MDCN publish for 2026?
The 2026 notice lists N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates. Dental materials are an additional N50,000 for dental candidates only.
Are these official MDCN questions?
No. These are original practice questions covering topics from official public MDCN format, eligibility and broad medical science coverage, not copied official examination items.