NCK Issues Notice on November 2026 NCK Exams, Sets Deadline

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has announced that the portal for the November 2026 Online Licensure Examinations is now open, allowing eligible candidates to begin the examination application process.

In a notice on Friday, September 4, the council said the candidates are required to complete their applications within the stipulated period.

The application deadline is set for October 5, 2026. 

The examination series will also include mock examinations and a rehearsal ahead of the November sitting.

The council has reminded candidates that eligibility and submission of applications must be handled through their respective training institutions. 

"Eligible candidates must be submitted by their training institutions and complete their application within the stipulated timeline," the notice read.

NCK has further set October 15, 2026, as the deadline for examination withdrawal. 

The notice indicates that the first mock examination is scheduled for the third week of October, followed by the second mock in the fourth week of October. 

The third mock/rehearsal is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

This comes months after NCK cautioned the public against interacting with a fake Facebook account impersonating the regulator. 

In a statement on Friday, July 3, the council said the fake account is not affiliated with the institution and urged nurses, students, partners, and members of the public to rely only on its verified communication channels for official information.

"The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) wishes to alert all stakeholders, nurses, midwives, nursing students, partners, and members of the public about a fraudulent Facebook page that is falsely purporting to be the official Nursing Council of Kenya Facebook page," the statement read.

NCK explained that the impersonating page has been using its official branding while reposting genuine content to create the impression that it is an authentic platform.

"The fake page is illegally using the Nursing Council of Kenya logo, reposting NCK content, and misleading members of the public into believing it is an official communication channel.

"The account is also being administered by an individual who is not affiliated with NCK," the statement added.

To help the public distinguish the authentic account from fake ones, NCK noted that its official Facebook page carries Facebook's verification mark.

"We wish to clarify that the official Nursing Council of Kenya Facebook page is verified with a Blue Verification Badge. Any Facebook page claiming to represent NCK without this verification should be treated as fraudulent," the statement further read.

The council advised members of the public not to engage with the fake Facebook page or its administrators. 

It also urged the public not to share personal information or make any payments in response to requests made through the fraudulent page or any other page falsely claiming to represent NCK. 

Additionally, the regulator encouraged everyone to verify all official NCK communications through its verified social media platforms and official website.

The regulator also revealed that it is working to have the fake account taken down while encouraging the public to report any similar impersonation accounts.

"The Nursing Council of Kenya is taking the necessary steps to have the fraudulent page removed and encourages the public to report any accounts impersonating the Council," the statement concluded.