When preparing to take the MCAT, it’s important to have a target test date in mind. This will allow you to create an appropriate study plan and ensure that you don’t miss your registration deadline. To help, the Association of American Medical Colleges® (AAMC®) releases an annual calendar with MCAT test dates, scheduling information, and score release dates. We’ll summarize this information for both U.S. and international students.
2025-2026 MCAT Test Dates & MCAT Score Release Dates
There are 31 official MCAT test dates in 2026 and 30 MCAT test dates in 2025, scheduled between January and September. Test dates are typically on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate a variety of schedules. All 2026 and 2025 MCAT test dates and MCAT score release dates for U.S. students can be viewed in the tables below. Please note that scheduling deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. (local test-center time) on the day of the deadline. Scores are typically released about 30–35 days after your test date. Scores are usually posted by 5:00 PM ET on the official release day.
2026 MCAT Test Dates & MCAT Score Release Dates |
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| Test Date | 60-Day Registration Deadline | 30-Day Registration Deadline | 10-Day Registration Deadline | Score Release Date |
| January 9 | November 10, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | February 10 |
| January 10 | November 11, 2025 | December 11, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | February 10 |
| January 15 | November 16, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | January 5 | February 17 |
| January 23 | November 24, 2025 | December 24, 2025 | January 13 | February 24 |
| February 13 | December 15, 2025 | January 14 | February 3 | March 17 |
| March 7 | January 6 | February 5 | February 25 | April 7 |
| March 20 | January 19 | February 18 | March 10 | April 21 |
| April 10 | February 9 | March 11 | March 31 | May 12 |
| April 11 | February 10 | March 12 | April 1 | May 12 |
| April 24 | February 23 | March 25 | April 14 | May 27 |
| April 25 | February 24 | March 26 | April 15 | May 27 |
| May 2 | March 3 | April 2 | April 22 | June 2 |
| May 8 | March 9 | April 8 | April 28 | June 9 |
| May 9 | March 10 | April 9 | April 29 | June 9 |
| May 14 | March 15 | April 14 | May 4 | June 16 |
| May 22 | March 23 | April 23 | May 12 | June 23 |
| May 30 | March 31 | April 30 | May 29 | June 30 |
| June 12 | April 13 | May 13 | June 2 | July 14 |
| June 13 | April 14 | May 14 | June 3 | July 14 |
| June 26 | April 27 | May 27 | June 16 | July 28 |
| June 27 | April 28 | May 28 | June 17 | July 28 |
| July 11 | May 12 | June 11 | July 1 | Aug. 11 |
| July 24 | May 25 | June 24 | July 14 | Aug. 25 |
| July 31 | June 1 | July 1 | July 21 | Sept. 2 |
| August 15 | June 15 | July 15 | August 5 | Sept. 15 |
| August 21 | June 22 | July 22 | August 11 | Sept. 22 |
| August 22 | June 23 | July 23 | August 12 | Sept. 22 |
| September 3 | July 5 | August 4 | August 24 | Oct. 6 |
| September 4 | July 6 | August 5 | August 25 | Oct. 6 |
| September 11 | July 13 | August 12 | September 1 | Oct. 13 |
| September 12 | July 14 | August 13 | September 2 | Oct. 13 |
The 2026 MCAT test dates open for registration from October 21-23, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST depending on your region. Students with approved accommodations will be able to schedule in advance and will receive more information in December.
2025 MCAT Test Dates & MCAT Score Release Dates |
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| Test Date | 60-Day Registration Deadline | 30-Day Registration Deadline | 10-Day Registration Deadline | Score Release Date |
| January 10 | November 11, 2024 | December 11, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | February 11 |
| January 11 | November 12, 2024 | December 12, 2024 | January 1 | February 11 |
| January 16 | November 17, 2024 | December 17, 2024 | January 6 | February 18 |
| January 24 | November 25, 2024 | December 25, 2024 | January 14 | February 28 |
| March 8 | January 7 | February 6 | February 26 | April 8 |
| March 21 | January 20 | February 19 | March 11 | April 22 |
| April 4 | February 3 | March 5 | March 25 | May 6 |
| April 5 | February 4 | March 6 | March 26 | May 6 |
| April 25 | February 24 | March 26 | April 15 | May 28 |
| April 26 | February 25 | March 27 | April 16 | May 28 |
| May 3 | March 4 | April 3 | April 23 | June 3 |
| May 9 | March 10 | April 9 | April 29 | June 10 |
| May 10 | March 11 | April 10 | April 30 | June 10 |
| May 15 | March 16 | April 15 | May 5 | June 17 |
| May 23 | March 24 | April 23 | May 13 | June 24 |
| May 31 | April 1 | May 1 | May 21 | July 1 |
| June 13 | April 14 | May 14 | June 3 | July 15 |
| June 14 | April 15 | May 15 | June 4 | July 15 |
| June 27 | April 28 | May 28 | June 17 | July 29 |
| June 28 | April 29 | May 29 | June 18 | July 29 |
| July 12 | May 13 | June 12 | July 2 | Aug. 12 |
| July 25 | May 26 | June 25 | July 15 | Aug. 26 |
| August 1 | June 2 | July 2 | July 22 | Sept. 3 |
| August 16 | June 17 | July 17 | August 6 | Sept. 16 |
| August 22 | June 23 | July 23 | August 12 | Sept. 23 |
| August 23 | June 24 | July 24 | August 13 | Sept. 23 |
| September 4 | July 6 | August 5 | August 25 | Oct. 7 |
| September 5 | July 7 | August 6 | August 26 | Oct. 7 |
| September 12 | July 14 | August 13 | September 2 | Oct. 14 |
| September 13 | July 15 | August 14 | September 3 | Oct. 14 |
The January through June MCAT test dates opened for registration on October 2, 2024. The July through September MCAT test dates opened for registration on February 19, 2025.
*The standard start time is 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
**Scores are released by 5:00 p.m. EST on the listed score release date.
***The 10-day Deadline is the final date to schedule, reschedule, or cancel a reservation. It is also the final date to modify your registration information (e.g., name, address, etc.).
MCAT Registration Deadlines
To secure your preferred MCAT testing date and location, it’s highly recommended to register as early as possible. Seats fill up quickly, especially in high-demand cities and around peak months like May and August.
Registration Checklist:
- Create an account on the MCAT Registration System.
- Have a government-issued photo ID ready.
- Keep a valid credit or debit card for payment.
- Consider backup MCAT testing locations in case your preferred site is full.
Where Can I Take the MCAT?
The MCAT is administered at hundreds of Pearson VUE testing sites in the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world. A quick search during registration will show you your nearest testing location. Remember, each center has limited capacity and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. By registering early, you have the greatest odds of confirming a seat at your preferred testing location on a day that best fits your schedule. Learn more about MCAT registration here.
Locations vary in availability, so make sure to:
- Check availability in your region or city.
- Be flexible with nearby cities or zip codes.
- Use the AAMC's Test Center Lookup Tool during registration.
Some smaller locations may have less competition for seats.
MCAT Test Dates for U.S. Territories and International Students
If you are an international student or located in a U.S. territory, you will likely have fewer available testing dates than U.S. students. While testing dates vary by country and territory, score release dates correspond to the dates listed on the U.S. testing calendar. For the latest information on test dates and locations, or to register, visit the MCAT Registration System.
2026 MCAT Test Dates for Guam
| January 6 | June 13 |
| March 20 | April 10 |
| May 8 | June 12 |
| July 24 | August 21 |
| September 3 |
2025 MCAT Test Dates for Guam
| January 10 | June 13 |
| March 8 | July 25 |
| April 4 | August 22 |
| May 9 | September 4 |
2026 MCAT Test Dates for Puerto Rico
| January 9 | May 9 | August 7 |
| January 10 | May 14 | August 8 |
| January 15 | May 22 | August 14 |
| January 23 | May 30 | August 15 |
| February 13 | June 12 | August 20 |
| March 7 | June 13 | August 21 |
| March 20 | June 26 | August 22 |
| April 10 | July 27 | August 28 |
| April 11 | July 11 | September 3 |
| April 24 | July 24 | September 4 |
| April 25 | July 25 | September 5 |
| May 2 | July 31 | September 11 |
| May 8 | August 1 | September 12 |
2025 MCAT Test Dates for Puerto Rico
| January 10 | May 15 | August 9 |
| January 11 | May 23 | August 15 |
| January 16 | May 31 | August 16 |
| January 24 | June 13 | August 21 |
| March 8 | June 14 | August 22 |
| March 21 | June 27 | August 23 |
| April 4 | June 28 | August 29 |
| April 5 | July 12 | September 4 |
| April 25 | July 25 | September 5 |
| April 26 | July 26 | September 6 |
| May 3 | August 1 | September 12 |
| May 9 | August 2 | September 13 |
| May 10 | August 8 |
2026 MCAT Test Dates for the U.S. Virgin Islands
| January 9 | June 12 |
| February 13 | July 24 |
| March 20 | August 21 |
| April 10 | September 3 |
| May 8 | September 4 |
2025 MCAT Test Dates for the U.S. Virgin Islands
| January 16 | June 13 |
| March 8 | July 25 |
| April 4 | August 22 |
| April 5 | September 4 |
| May 9 | September 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registration for January–June MCAT test dates opened on October 2, 2024.
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