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MCCQE

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (formerly MCCQE Part I)

Canada's medical knowledge and clinical decision-making exam, taken at Prometric centres worldwide.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
6h 30m
Delivered through
Prometric
Results
4 weeks after the last day of the January, August and October sessions; 5 weeks after the April session.

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Overview

The MCCQE assesses critical medical knowledge and clinical decision-making. It is a one-day computer-based exam at Prometric centres in Canada and over 70 countries. A pass is needed for international graduates applying to Canadian residency.

Who it is for

  • International medical graduates applying for Canadian residency (CaRMS)
  • Canadian medical students and graduates
  • Doctors working towards the Licentiate of the MCC (LMCC)

Where it is accepted

  • Canadian residency applications for international medical graduates
  • Eligibility for the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
  • Medical licensure in Canada

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

MCCQE sections
SectionWhat it involves
MCQ section 1115 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 40 minutes.
Optional breakUp to 45 minutes.
MCQ section 2115 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 40 minutes.

Total time: 6.5-hour appointment, including check-in, a tutorial, two 2 h 40 min sections and an optional 45-minute break.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scale of 300–600 with a pass score of 439 (scale set from the April 2025 session).
Validity
The MCC does not state an expiry. A maximum of 4 attempts applies, with a 1-year wait before the fourth.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport. Student cards are not accepted.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for MCCQE are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Prometric.

  1. 1

    Apply through your physiciansapply.ca account. Once accepted, book a Prometric test centre seat within your 12-month eligibility window.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official MCCQE website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay with Prometric (ProScheduler) or the exam sponsor. Changes close to the test date usually cost a fee, set by the sponsor.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.

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MCCQE FAQs

Can I take it online?
No. Remote proctoring is no longer offered. You must test at a Prometric centre.
Why has the name changed?
The MCC now calls the exam the MCCQE. It was formerly the MCCQE Part I.
How early can I book?
Scheduling opens about 5 months before each session, first come, first served.
Do I still apply for the LMCC separately?
Not if you applied after 26 January 2026. The LMCC is then issued automatically.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

MCCQE and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Medical Council of Canada (MCC), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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