For nurses educated in India
In 2025, 33.3% of nurses educated in India passed the NCLEX-RN on their first try.
That's 1,622 of 4,866 first-time candidates. For US-educated first-time candidates it was 86.7%. Find out where you stand before you book your exam.
Take the free readiness testSource: NCSBN, 2025 NCLEX Examination Statistics, Table 9 (first-time, internationally educated candidates for US licensure). View source
What usually costs international candidates points
US scope of practice
Who the RN, LPN and UAP can be assigned to, and what only the RN can do.
Prioritization
Who to see first, with airway–breathing–circulation, stable vs. unstable and safety first.
Next Generation formats
Case studies, bowtie, matrix and highlight items with partial credit.
US terms and units
°F, pounds, mg/dL, consent, HIPAA, restraints and documentation rules.
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Where to take the NCLEX
Pearson VUE lists NCLEX test centers in India: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida, Pune, Surat. Check the current list before you schedule. Official list (October 2026)
International test centers accept only a passport as ID, and an international scheduling fee applies. See our step-by-step guide for internationally educated nurses.
The NCLEX registration fee rises from $200 to $350 for registrations from Feb 1, 2027.
The fee depends on the date you register, not the date of your exam. Source: NCSBN
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