Free practice test

Tests

Driving testsCitizenship testsSchool and university admissionsNursing, medicine and healthEnglish and French testsTeachingMoney, law and insuranceTrades and work licencesPilots, drones, boats and radio

Countries

United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaNew Zealand

United States · Admission test

Can you retake the MCAT?

Yes. You can take the MCAT up to three times in one testing year, four times over two years in a row, and seven times in your lifetime. Voided exams and no-shows count as attempts. Every score you choose to keep goes to the medical schools you apply to through AMCAS.

Free practice test

Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

The testing limits

LimitNumber of attempts
In one testing year3
Over two testing years in a row4
In your lifetime (counting from April 2015)7
Appointments you can hold at once1

The AAMC can consider an appeal for one more attempt, once per testing year. After you reach the lifetime limit, it will consider only one request.

What counts as an attempt

Cancelling at least 10 days ahead doesn’t use an attempt.

  • Any exam you sit and choose to score.
  • An exam you void at the end of the test day.
  • A no-show, including arriving after your start time or being turned away for the wrong ID.

What schools see

The AAMC has a full disclosure policy. Every exam you chose to score is included in your score reports and pulled into your AMCAS application automatically. You can’t pick which scores to send.

A voided exam has no score, so schools don’t get one. But it still counts against your limits.

Score or void on test day

At the end of the exam you get one chance to choose: score it, or void it. If you don’t choose before time runs out, it’s scored. The choice is final, and a released score can’t be voided later.

If you leave early because you’re ill, you have to click through to the void question, or report it to the test administrator and file a Test Center Concern, or your exam may be scored.

Rebooking

You can only hold one appointment at a time, so you book your next test after the current one. Book at least 10 days ahead. Scores come out 30 to 35 days after each test, so you may need to book a retake before you see your first score.

Explore

Everything else, in one place

OverviewMCATHow many questionsHow many questions are on the MCAT?Score rangeMCAT score range: highest, lowest and how scoring worksRegister and test datesHow to register for the MCAT, and the 2027 test datesCostHow much does the MCAT cost?Online testCan you take the MCAT online?Percentiles and averageMCAT percentiles: what your score meansScore releaseWhen do MCAT scores come out?Format and lengthHow long is the MCAT? Sections in order, timing and breaksSubjects and topicsWhat subjects are on the MCAT?Test day and locationsMCAT test day: test centers, check-in and the rulesAccommodationsMCAT accommodations: extra time, breaks and how to applyOfficial study guideWhat’s on the MCAT: the official AAMC outline and practicePractice testMCAT practice testWhere to learnWhere to study for the MCATStudy plannerMCAT study planner
Sources: AAMC and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.