MCAT exam dates and fees 2024 (Worldwide Updated)

It’s an essential part of any medical school application process in the USA, whether you want to be a medical doctor, a veterinarian or work in osteopathy or podiatry. It’s available for international students who have or are studying for an MBBS qualification.

But what are the MCAT exam dates and what fees do you need to pay to take the test? Here’s everything you need to know.

MCAT Countries:

• Guam
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Australia
• China: Hong Kong
• France
• Germany
• Israel
• Japan
• Lebanon
• Qatar
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• United States

MCAT exam dates explained

MCAT tests take place on set dates and at set times. The standard start time is 8 am every day and scores are released by 5 pm.

MCAT exam dates - The MCAT exam is conducted every month in various countries from January through September. This year, the first exam is scheduled for January 12, 2024, and the last exam is set to happen on September 14, 2024.

MCAT score release dates

When do MCAT scores come out? MCAT exam scores would be released 30-35 days after an exam date.

MCAT registration deadline

There is a 10-day deadline by which you need to have scheduled, rescheduled or cancelled and edit any registration information.

US MCAT Exam Dates, Scheduling Deadlines and Score Release Dates 2024

Here are the currently scheduled test dates in the USA, including when the scores will be released:

US MCAT Exam Dates, Scheduling Deadlines and Score Release Dates 2023 (Older dates)

Here are the scheduled test dates in the USA, including when the scores will be released: 

Canada MCAT Exam Dates, Scheduling Deadlines and Score Release Dates 2024

Canada MCAT Exam Dates, Scheduling Deadlines and Score Release Dates 2023 (Older dates)

Here are the scheduled test dates in Canada, including when the scores will be released: 

MCAT Test Dates Guam 2024

MCAT Test Dates Guam 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Puerto Rico 2024

MCAT Test Dates Puerto Rico 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates US Virgin Islands 2024

MCAT Test Dates US Virgin Islands 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Australia 2024

MCAT Test Dates Australia 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates China: Hong Kong 2024

MCAT Test Dates China: Hong Kong 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates France 2024

MCAT Test Dates France 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Germany 2024

MCAT Test Dates Germany 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Israel 2024

MCAT Test Dates Israel 2023 (Older dates)

Japan MCAT Exam Dates 2024

Japan MCAT Exam Dates 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Lebanon 2024

MCAT Test Dates Lebanon 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Qatar 2024

MCAT Test Dates Qatar 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Singapore 2024

MCAT Test Dates Singapore 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates South Africa 2024

MCAT Test Dates South Africa 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Taiwan 2024

MCAT Test Dates Taiwan 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates Thailand 2024

MCAT Test Dates Thailand 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT Test Dates United Kingdom 2024

MCAT Test Dates United Kingdom 2023 (Older dates)

MCAT fees explained

It costs $335 to register for the MCAT, with an extra $120 payable for international students. This puts the overall cost at around INR 38,000. The MCAT fees are as follows:       
 

You may need to pay applicable sales tax, value-added tax, goods and services tax, or similar tax required by law in the country where you are testing. If taxes are applicable, they will be collected during scheduling.

You can pay your fees using American Express, VISA and MasterCard, including debit cards with the VISA or MasterCard logo. These are the only forms of payment that can be used.

The Fee Assistance Program helps people with extreme financial limitations that would stop them from being able to take the exam. However, it is only available for permanent US residents, not international students.

MCAT rescheduling or cancelling fee

If you need to cancel or reschedule your MCAT exam, this will normally come at a cost. It is only allowed when there are more than 10 days before the exam date. After this point, you will not be able to reschedule and will need to book another exam at full price.

The fees for MCAT rescheduling or cancelling are:

When cancelling your test, international students will not receive a refund of the International Fee paid.

If you make multiple changes on multiple occasions, you will be charged multiple fees. For example, changing the test centre and then deciding to also change the date afterwards would mean you’d need to pay the fee twice. Doing both at the same time would mean only paying the fee once.

You may change your test date and/or test centre, provided:

• Scheduling has opened for the desired exam date.
• Space is available. Current availability can be found online via the MCAT Registration System.
• Changes are made at least 10 days before the exam you are currently scheduled to take.
• Changes are made at least 10 days before the exam you wish to reschedule. Once that exam date is within 10 days, rescheduling is no longer allowed.

Emergency refunds are available. You must provide the necessary documentation which will be reviewed by the AAMC. The maximum refund amount available is the same as the 30+ day cancellation refund ($160 for the standard fee). The International Fee is still non-refundable in these cases.

Other issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the AAMC. Complete requests including all documentation must be received for all applications no less than 10 days after your exam date. A decision will be announced within two weeks of receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How often can I take the MCAT exam?

The MCAT exam can be taken up to three times in a single year, up to four times in two consecutive years and up to seven times in total. You only register for one seat at a time. Each exam would cost the Standard Registration MCAT fees plus the International Fee for students outside the USA. Registration can only be done at least 24 hours after your previous exam.

2. How often do US medical schools offer admissions to international students?

This varies from school to school. There is no restriction on international students. In 2019, 49 medical schools in the USA accepted international students. You should contact the relevant schools to find out if they would accept an international application.