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Key Facts: PMDC NRE Exam

200

Theory MCQs

20

CSE stations

60%

Minimum pass mark per component

5 years

Theory pass validity period stated by PMDC

PMDC NRE is a two-part medical licensing exam for foreign medical graduates: 200 theory MCQs weighted 70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences, followed by a 20-station CSE for candidates who pass theory. PMDC states that theory and CSE must each be passed separately at a minimum 60%.

Sample PMDC NRE Practice Questions

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1Under the current PMDC route, what is the licensing examination for eligible foreign medical graduates seeking full registration as a general practitioner in Pakistan?
A.Medical and Dental College Admission Test
B.House Job Entry Test for local graduates
C.National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Specialty
D.National Registration Examination for Medical Graduates
Explanation: PMDC identifies the National Registration Examination, or NRE, as the route for eligible foreign medical graduates who need to demonstrate competence before full licensure. MDCAT is an admissions test, not the foreign-graduate licensing route.
2Which candidate profile best matches the PMDC NRE medical eligibility described in the official standard?
A.A dental graduate applying for the separate dental NRE pathway
B.A pharmacist applying to a provincial pharmacy council register
C.A graduate of a PMDC-approved foreign medical college with an MBBS, MD, or equivalent degree and a PMDC provisional license
D.A Pakistani local MBBS graduate applying for first-year house job placement
Explanation: The medical NRE standard is for foreign medical graduates with an approved MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification and a PMDC provisional license. Dental and pharmacy pathways are separate regulatory routes.
3What are the two core components of the PMDC NRE for foreign medical graduates?
A.A local university final MBBS paper followed by internship assessment
B.A theory MCQ component followed by a clinical skills examination for those who pass theory
C.A portfolio review followed by a research dissertation defense
D.A single oral viva with no written assessment
Explanation: PMDC describes the NRE as having a theory component and a skill-based Clinical Skills Examination. Candidates must pass theory before proceeding to CSE.
4How is the NRE medical theory component weighted at the broad level?
A.70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences
B.50% dentistry and 50% pharmacy law
C.40% research methods and 60% thesis defense
D.100% oral clinical stations with no MCQs
Explanation: The official medical NRE standard specifies 200 computer-based MCQs, broadly distributed as 70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences.
5A candidate asks why a practice plan should include medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and ENT. Which PMDC NRE fact best supports this plan?
A.They are optional elective topics only for local graduates
B.They are tested only in the separate dental NRE
C.They are excluded from the computer-based theory exam
D.These disciplines form the clinical sciences tested in the theory paper and CSE station mix
Explanation: The NRE medical blueprint includes major clinical disciplines in the theory component, and the CSE station distribution also covers medicine/allied, surgery/allied, OBGYN, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and ENT.
6What is the minimum percentage PMDC states for passing each NRE component, subject to its standard-setting process?
A.50% in theory only with no CSE pass mark
B.75% in basic sciences and no clinical threshold
C.60% in the theory component and 60% in the CSE component
D.40% overall after combining theory and CSE
Explanation: PMDC states that candidates must pass theory and CSE separately, with a minimum of 60% in each component. The standard also references Angoff standard setting.
7Which scoring statement is accurate for the PMDC NRE medical examination?
A.Only the basic-science section carries a penalty for guessing
B.No negative marking is applied in the theory or clinical skills components
C.One mark is deducted for every wrong MCQ response
D.CSE station scores are ignored if the theory score is high
Explanation: The official standard states that no negative marking applies in both components. This does not remove the need to pass theory and CSE separately.
8Which description best fits the PMDC NRE Clinical Skills Examination?
A.An OSCE-like CSE with 20 stations, each station lasting 8 minutes with 2 minutes for changeover
B.A 200-question computer-based MCQ paper only
C.A week-long ward attachment assessed by attendance
D.A written essay paper in public health and ethics only
Explanation: PMDC describes the CSE as a station-based clinical skills examination with 20 stations, 8 minutes per station, and changeover time between stations.
9A candidate passes NRE theory but fails the CSE. Which statement reflects the PMDC standard?
A.The theory pass expires after 30 days in all cases
B.The candidate is fully licensed after passing theory alone
C.The candidate can skip mandatory CSE stations on future attempts
D.The theory pass is valid for 5 years, but repeated CSE failure can require sitting the complete NRE again
Explanation: PMDC states the theory pass is valid for 5 years and the CSE must be passed within that period. If the CSE is failed in 3 consecutive attempts, the candidate must sit the complete NRE again.
10Which preparation strategy is most aligned with the official PMDC NRE medical blueprint?
A.Memorize dental morphology because all NRE items are dental
B.Ignore clinical skills because passing theory automatically grants full license
C.Prioritize applied clinical decision-making while maintaining coverage of applied basic sciences and public health
D.Study only local medical college admission biology
Explanation: The theory paper emphasizes application-oriented clinical sciences while retaining applied basic sciences. The CSE separately tests clinical skills, so both knowledge and performance preparation are needed.

About the PMDC NRE Exam

The PMDC National Registration Examination is the licensing assessment for eligible foreign medical graduates seeking full license to practise as a general practitioner in Pakistan. The current medical NRE combines applied MCQ theory with a station-based Clinical Skills Examination.

Assessment

Two components: a 200-question computer-based theory examination followed by a Clinical Skills Examination for candidates who pass theory. Theory is weighted 70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences. The CSE uses 20 stations across medicine/allied, surgery/allied, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology and ENT.

Time Limit

CSE is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes including briefing, with 8 minutes per station and 2 minutes for changeover. Theory duration was not specified in the official public sources reviewed.

Passing Score

Minimum 60% in theory and 60% in CSE, passed separately; mandatory CSE stations must also be cleared and PMDC notes Angoff standard setting.

Exam Fee

NRE examination fee not verified in the official pages reviewed; PMDC FAQ lists provisional license fee for foreign graduates as Rs. 10,000. (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council)

PMDC NRE Exam Content Outline

30% of theory

Applied Basic Sciences and Public Health

Applied anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, clinical pharmacology, community medicine, forensic medicine and toxicology.

52/200 theory MCQs and 7 CSE stations

Medicine and Allied

Acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, asthma, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, DKA, thyroid storm, GI bleeding, renal emergencies, stroke, meningitis, sepsis, dengue, psychiatry and pharmacology.

48/200 theory MCQs and 7 CSE stations

Surgery and Allied

Trauma, acute abdomen, hepatobiliary sepsis, renal colic, testicular torsion, orthopaedic emergencies, head injury, vascular emergencies, burns, breast assessment and perioperative safety.

14/200 theory MCQs and 2 CSE stations

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ectopic pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, pelvic inflammatory disease and postmenopausal bleeding.

14/200 theory MCQs and 2 CSE stations

Paediatrics

Neonatal resuscitation, dehydration, pneumonia, meningitis, vaccination, febrile seizures, development and safeguarding.

12/200 theory MCQs and 2 CSE stations

Ophthalmology, ENT and Clinical Skills

Acute red eye, retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, epistaxis, otitis media, airway red flags, cranial nerves, focused history, examination technique, consent, handover and prescribing safety.

How to Pass the PMDC NRE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 60% in theory and 60% in CSE, passed separately; mandatory CSE stations must also be cleared and PMDC notes Angoff standard setting.
  • Assessment: Two components: a 200-question computer-based theory examination followed by a Clinical Skills Examination for candidates who pass theory. Theory is weighted 70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences. The CSE uses 20 stations across medicine/allied, surgery/allied, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology and ENT.
  • Time limit: CSE is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes including briefing, with 8 minutes per station and 2 minutes for changeover. Theory duration was not specified in the official public sources reviewed.
  • Exam fee: NRE examination fee not verified in the official pages reviewed; PMDC FAQ lists provisional license fee for foreign graduates as Rs. 10,000.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PMDC NRE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the official PMDC syllabus as the organizing checklist and keep the 70% clinical, 30% applied basic science balance in view.
2Give medicine and surgery the largest share of study time because they carry the highest theory and CSE station weights.
3Practise rapid recognition of emergencies: STEMI, sepsis, meningitis, DKA, thyroid storm, ectopic pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage, trauma, compartment syndrome and acute airway danger signs.
4For applied basic sciences, connect mechanisms to clinical decisions: renal dosing, anticoagulation reversal, acid-base disorders, toxicology, screening interpretation and consent.
5For CSE preparation, rehearse identity checks, consent, focused history, structured examination, clinical reasoning aloud, SBAR handover, prescribing safety and empathetic communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does pk-pmdc-exam refer to the medical or dental NRE?

This source row is normalized to the PMDC National Registration Examination for foreign medical graduates because the row says foreign-trained doctors and belongs to the medical licensing batch. PMDC also publishes a separate dental NRE syllabus.

How many MCQs are on the PMDC medical NRE theory component?

The official medical NRE standard lists 200 computer-based MCQs.

What is the PMDC NRE theory blueprint?

PMDC lists the theory component as 70% clinical sciences and 30% applied basic sciences.

What is the CSE format?

The Clinical Skills Examination has 20 stations. PMDC describes 8 minutes per station, 2 minutes for changeover, and approximately 3 hours 30 minutes including briefing.

What is the passing score?

PMDC states that theory and CSE must be passed separately, with a minimum 60% in each component. Mandatory CSE stations must also be cleared, and Angoff standard setting may be used.

Are official PMDC questions copied here?

No. These are original practice questions built from the public PMDC structure and syllabus topics, not copied official items.