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When do NCLEX results come out?

NCLEX results do not have a fixed release date. Unofficial Quick Results are available two business days after the exam where your nursing board takes part, and official results come from your board within six weeks.

Quick Results
Two business days after the exam
Quick Results fee
$7.95
Official results
From your nursing board, within six weeks
Quick Results status
Unofficial, not a license to practice

How NCLEX results are released

  • Official NCLEX results come only from your nursing regulatory body (NRB), which sends them within six weeks of the exam.
  • Some nursing boards take part in the Quick Results Service, which shows unofficial results two business days after the exam for a $7.95 fee.
  • Quick Results do not authorize you to practice as a nurse. Only the official result from your board does.
  • NCLEX says official results are only available through your nursing board, so the board is the only official source.

Common questions

How long do NCLEX results take?

Unofficial Quick Results are available two business days after the exam where your nursing board takes part. Official results come from your board within six weeks.

Can every candidate use Quick Results?

No. Quick Results are only available to candidates whose nursing regulatory body takes part in the service. NCLEX lists the participating boards.

Are Quick Results my official result?

No. Quick Results are unofficial and do not allow you to practice. Your nursing board sends the official result.

NCLEX guides