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This is the most common mix-up we see during exam registration! It is critical to get this right because using the wrong number means you won’t be able to log in to the CBT computer on exam day.
Here is the breakdown:
Official Name: Certificate of Provisional Registration.
When you get it: Immediately after your Induction/Oath-taking ceremony.
Purpose: It gives you the legal authority to start your internship training. Without this, you are not a legal intern.
For the Exam: You need to submit a photocopy of this when applying for the exam (Form P), but it is NOT the number you use to log in to the computer.
Official Name: Certificate of Experience.
When you get it: Only after you have successfully completed your full one-year internship and your Preceptor signs off on your training.
Purpose: It proves you are eligible to sit for the PEP.
For the Exam: This is the most important document for the CBT. Your “Certificate of Experience Number” (usually starting with PCN/D/…) is your Login Password for the exam interface.
Critical Warning: On the morning of the exam, the computer will ask for two things:
Examination Number (e.g., 0710778).
Certificate of Experience Number (e.g., PCN/D/0033103).
If you try to type your Provisional Registration (Form G) number into the second box, it will not work, and you will be stuck at the login screen.
Check your Exam Slip now: Ensure the field “Certificate of Experience Number” is not blank!.
