If you’re a foreign-qualified medical or dental graduate and want to practice in Pakistan, you’ll usually need to clear the NLE-1 (also called NRE Step-I), which is followed by NLE/ NRE Step-II (clinical skills). NLE abbreviation is the national licensing examination.

This guide explains documents, portal steps, exam city selection, cost of registration, and how to download your roll number slip/admit card using the official PMDC online systems.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

In general, PMDC’s NRE system is designed for foreign-qualified graduates (MBBS/MD or BDS) who need national registration in Pakistan. Many guides and PMDC-linked information emphasize that the National Registration Examination is used to assess competency for licensure pathways.

Important: Eligibility rules and cycles can change. Always confirm the latest public notice/schedule for your session.

Required Documents (Prepare Before You Start)

Before opening the portal, keep these 4 things ready ):

1. CNIC / Passport (the same ID you will use for signup/login)
2. Recent passport-size photograph (Blue background)
3. Medical/Dental Degree (MBBS/MD or BDS)
4. Provisional / Temporary registration evidence PRMP many candidates apply after obtaining a provisional/temporary status on PMDC systems (often discussed as PRMP/temporary license workflows).
5. Have Rs. 20000 to 25000 in your account or in cash.

Tip: Save files in common formats (JPG under 1 mb) to avoid upload errors.

Step-by-Step: PMDC Portal Signup + NRE-1 Application

Step A: Create Your PMDC Portal Account

1. Go to the PMDC portal login page.
2. Click Sign Up and register using CNIC/Passport + email + password.
3. Verify your email (check inbox/spam).

Step B: Login and Complete Your Profile

1. Login again using CNIC/Passport and password.
2. Fill personal details carefully (name spellings must match CNIC/passport).
3. Add academic details (degree, institute, graduation year, etc.).

Step C: Open the NRE Section and Start NRE-1 (Step I)

1. Inside the dashboard, locate NRE / NRE Step-I application area (availability depends on the cycle).
2. Choose Medical (MBBS/MD) or Dental (BDS) where applicable.
3. Select your test city/center (options vary by session; major-city sittings are commonly announced).

Step D: Upload Documents

Upload the required documents (CNIC/passport, photo, degree, and any required provisional/temporary license docs depending on your session).

Step E: Pay the Fee (Challan/Card)

Payment methods depend on the session and portal configuration. Most candidates either:

• pay online (card/online banking), or
• generate a bank challan/voucher if offered in the portal.

Best practice: treat the portal as the final authority for the exact fee amount and payment route for your session.

Step F: Confirmation + Roll Number Slip / Admit Card

After successful submission and payment, the portal typically generates your application confirmation and then your roll number slip/admit card will be issued before 2 weeks of the exam. You should check your dashboard regularly.

NRE-1 Dates (How to Check the Correct Window)

PMDC schedules NRE sessions by cycle. For example, multiple Pakistan-based updates and notices reported:

• June 2026 session with a registration window in early May 2026 (reported by multiple outlets).
• PMDC also publishes schedules for later cycles (e.g., a 2025–26 cycle notice referencing December 14, 2025, for NRE-I).

Action: Always verify your current cycle’s dates from PMDC notices/portal, not old screenshots.

Step-by-Step: NRE-2 Application Submission

After passing National Licensing Examination Step 1, you now have to give step 2 exam.

STEP 1: Login to the PMDC NRE Portal

First, open the official PMDC NRE portal in your browser.

Enter your:

• Email address
• Identification Number (CNIC / NICOP / Passport)
• Password

Then click the Login button.

After successful login, you will be redirected to your student dashboard.

STEP 2: Open Application History Section

On the left-side dashboard menu, click on:

Application History

Here you will see your previously submitted applications, including your NRE-1 registration.

This section confirms your eligibility for NRE-2.

STEP 3: Confirm Your NRE-1 Result Status

Locate your NRE-1 application in the Application History section.

Make sure your result status shows:

Pass / Qualified / Completed

You may also download your NRE-1 result card if available.

Passing NRE-1 is mandatory before applying for NRE-2.

STEP 4: Click on “Apply for NRE-2” Registration

Once your NRE-1 status shows as passed, the portal will allow you to apply for NRE-2.

Click on the button that says:

• Apply for NRE-2
  or
• NRE Step-2 Registration

This will open the NRE-2 application form.

STEP 5: Fill Required NRE-2 Application Details

Complete the required information in the form, such as:

• Exam session or exam month
• Exam city (if option available)
• Any required document upload (such as NRE-1 result card in pdf form)

After filling the form, click:

Save and Proceed to Payment

STEP 6: Pay the NRE-2 Registration Fee

You will now be redirected to the payment page.

Make sure you have approximately:

PKR 20,000 to PKR 25,000 in your bank account.

Select your preferred payment method:

• Credit Card
• Bank payment (if available)

Click:

Proceed to Pay

Then complete the payment process.

STEP 7: Payment Successful Confirmation

After successful payment, the portal will show a confirmation message such as:

Payment successful
or
You are successfully registered for NRE-2 examination

Your NRE-2 application is now complete.

STEP 8: Verify Your NRE-2 Registration Status

Go back to:

Application History

You should now see your NRE-2 application status as:

• Registered
• Submitted
• Paid

This confirms your registration is complete. PMDC will give your admit card to your email address just 2 weeks before the exam date.

Common Problems

“Portal not loading / errors during upload”

• Use a laptop/desktop browser.
• Compress files and re-upload.
• Try off-peak hours.
• Try to register as early as possible as in last days. Many people go to a website that crashes the site, which can possibly leave you in trouble.

If Forgot password / locked your account

If you forgot your password just, simply click on forgot option and reset the password there.

Can’t find the NRE-1 application section

• NRE forms appear only when registration is live for your cycle. Also note PMDC has a separate NRE site used for some NRE functions, which are there too.