national examination; state examination; government licensing exam
Refers to an examination administered or officially recognized by the national government, often for professional qualifications such as medical, nursing, legal, or technical licenses.
To become a doctor, you have to pass the national examination.
彼女は今年、看護師の国家試験を受ける。
She will take the national nursing exam this year.
He plans to take the national medical exam next year.
She passed the national nursing exam.
Unfortunately, he failed the national exam.