2027 MCAT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines & Score Release Dates
Every 2027 MCAT test date from the official AAMC calendar, with the 60-, 30- and 10-day scheduling deadlines, score release dates, 2027 fees and tips for choosing your exam date.
The 2027 MCAT Calendar at a Glance
The AAMC has published the full 2027 MCAT calendar: 35 test dates from January 15 to September 11, 2027. There is no testing from October through December, and every 2026 test date has now passed (the last was September 12, 2026). Scheduling for 2027 opens on October 20–22, 2026. The dates on this page come from the AAMC’s 2027 US calendar; always confirm your own appointment in your AAMC account.
2027 MCAT Registration Opening & Deadlines
You schedule the MCAT through your AAMC account at students-residents.aamc.org; create an AAMC ID first if you do not have one. For the 2027 testing year, scheduling opens at noon ET on these dates (AAMC announcement):
- Group A (eastern US test centers): Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Group B (central and western US test centers): Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Group C (Canada, US territories and international): Thursday, October 22, 2026
Spring and early-summer dates are the most popular with applicants who want scores before AMCAS opens, so it pays to schedule as soon as your group opens. The 60-, 30- and 10-day deadlines in the table below are not separate registration cut-offs with different base prices: they mark the fee windows for rescheduling and cancelling. The last day to schedule or change an appointment is 10 days before the exam, at 11:59 p.m. local test-center time.
2027 MCAT fees (AAMC): registration $360 ($145 with the Fee Assistance Program); international fee +$130 outside the US, Canada and US territories (non-refundable). Rescheduling, standard / FAP: $55 / $25 at 60+ days out, $110 / $45 at 30–59 days, $210 / $85 at 10–29 days. Cancellation refund: $180 / $75 if you cancel 30+ days before the exam, nothing at 10–29 days. See the AAMC fee schedule.
2027 MCAT Exam Dates, Deadlines & Score Release
All 35 US test dates for the 2027 testing year. Deadline dates are in 2027 unless marked 2026. Scores are released by 5 p.m. ET on the release date.
| Test Date (2027) | 60-Day Deadline | 30-Day Deadline | 10-Day Deadline | Score Release (2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 (Fri) | Nov 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Jan 5 | Feb 16 |
| Jan 16, 2027 (Sat) | Nov 17, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | Jan 6 | Feb 16 |
| Jan 21, 2027 (Thu) | Nov 22, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 11 | Feb 23 |
| Jan 29, 2027 (Fri) | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 19 | Mar 2 |
| Jan 30, 2027 (Sat)* | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20 | Mar 2 |
| Feb 12, 2027 (Fri) | Dec 14, 2026 | Jan 13 | Feb 2 | Mar 16 |
| Mar 6, 2027 (Sat) | Jan 5 | Feb 4 | Feb 24 | Apr 6 |
| Mar 19, 2027 (Fri) | Jan 18 | Feb 17 | Mar 9 | Apr 20 |
| Apr 9, 2027 (Fri) | Feb 8 | Mar 10 | Mar 30 | May 11 |
| Apr 10, 2027 (Sat) | Feb 9 | Mar 11 | Mar 31 | May 11 |
| Apr 16, 2027 (Fri) | Feb 15 | Mar 17 | Apr 6 | May 18 |
| Apr 17, 2027 (Sat) | Feb 16 | Mar 18 | Apr 7 | May 18 |
| May 1, 2027 (Sat) | Mar 2 | Apr 1 | Apr 21 | Jun 2 |
| May 7, 2027 (Fri) | Mar 8 | Apr 7 | Apr 27 | Jun 8 |
| May 8, 2027 (Sat) | Mar 9 | Apr 8 | Apr 28 | Jun 8 |
| May 13, 2027 (Thu) | Mar 14 | Apr 13 | May 3 | Jun 15 |
| May 14, 2027 (Fri)* | Mar 15 | Apr 14 | May 4 | Jun 15 |
| May 21, 2027 (Fri) | Mar 22 | Apr 21 | May 11 | Jun 23 |
| May 29, 2027 (Sat) | Mar 30 | Apr 29 | May 19 | Jun 29 |
| Jun 11, 2027 (Fri) | Apr 12 | May 12 | Jun 1 | Jul 13 |
| Jun 12, 2027 (Sat) | Apr 13 | May 13 | Jun 2 | Jul 13 |
| Jun 25, 2027 (Fri) | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 15 | Jul 27 |
| Jun 26, 2027 (Sat) | Apr 27 | May 27 | Jun 16 | Jul 27 |
| Jul 9, 2027 (Fri)* | May 10 | Jun 9 | Jun 29 | Aug 10 |
| Jul 10, 2027 (Sat) | May 11 | Jun 10† | Jun 30 | Aug 10 |
| Jul 23, 2027 (Fri) | May 24 | Jun 23 | Jul 13 | Aug 24 |
| Jul 30, 2027 (Fri) | May 31 | Jun 30 | Jul 20 | Aug 31 |
| Aug 14, 2027 (Sat) | Jun 15 | Jul 15 | Aug 4 | Sep 14 |
| Aug 20, 2027 (Fri) | Jun 21 | Jul 21 | Aug 10 | Sep 21 |
| Aug 21, 2027 (Sat) | Jun 22 | Jul 22 | Aug 11 | Sep 21 |
| Aug 28, 2027 (Sat)* | Jun 29 | Jul 29 | Aug 18 | Sep 28 |
| Sep 2, 2027 (Thu) | Jul 4 | Aug 3 | Aug 23 | Oct 5 |
| Sep 3, 2027 (Fri) | Jul 5 | Aug 4 | Aug 24 | Oct 5 |
| Sep 10, 2027 (Fri) | Jul 12 | Aug 11 | Aug 31 | Oct 12 |
| Sep 11, 2027 (Sat) | Jul 13 | Aug 12 | Sep 1 | Oct 12 |
Notes: * Offered only at select US and Canadian test centers. † The AAMC’s US calendar shows a typo for this 30-day deadline; its Canadian calendar gives June 10, 2027, so confirm this date with the AAMC before relying on it. Source: AAMC 2027 MCAT calendar, scheduling deadlines and score release dates.
How Long Is the MCAT? Testing Time & Structure
Before you pick your MCAT date, it helps to know exactly what exam day looks like. Figures below are from the AAMC’s MCAT Essentials for testing year 2027.
6 Hours 15 Minutes of Testing
The MCAT has 6 hours and 15 minutes of section time. With the optional breaks, tutorial, certification and survey, total seated time is about 7 hours and 30 minutes, not counting check-in. Plan to be at the test center for the whole day.
230 Questions in Four Sections
Chemical and Physical Foundations, Biological and Biochemical Foundations, and Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations each have 59 questions in 95 minutes. CARS has 53 questions in 90 minutes. Every question is multiple choice, and each section is scored 118–132 for a total of 472–528.
Optional Breaks
You can take a 10-minute break after the first section, a 30-minute mid-exam break after CARS, and a 10-minute break after the third section. Use them to eat, stretch and reset.
When Is the MCAT Offered?
The MCAT runs from mid-January to mid-September. In 2027 the window is January 15 to September 11, with no test dates in October, November or December. Test days fall mostly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Choosing Your 2027 MCAT Test Date
Your MCAT date affects your study timeline and your medical school application cycle. Here is how to choose well.
Allow 3 to 6 Months of Preparation
Most students need three to six months of dedicated study. Count back from your preferred test date to set your start date. Dr. Donnelly recommends 300 to 400 total hours of preparation. If you are still finishing prerequisite courses, consider testing after those classes end.
Align with Your Application Cycle
If you are applying in the 2027 cycle, aim to have your score before most schools start reviewing applications. A January to April 2027 test date gives you a score in hand by mid-May 2027. Later summer dates still work, but your application may be reviewed later.
Consider Your Academic Schedule
Avoid testing during a semester with a heavy course load or other major commitments. Many students test during the summer or shortly after spring finals so they can give the MCAT their full attention.
Know the Retake Limits
Aim for your target score on the first attempt, but leave room for a retake. The AAMC allows three attempts in one testing year, four across two consecutive years and seven in a lifetime; voids and no-shows count, and you can hold only one appointment at a time (AAMC attempt limits).
2027 MCAT Test Dates — FAQs
Scheduling for the 2027 MCAT opens at noon ET in three groups: Group A (eastern US test centers) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026; Group B (central and western US) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026; and Group C (Canada, US territories and international) on Thursday, October 22, 2026. You register through your AAMC account (AAMC: 2027 registration opening).
The 2027 MCAT calendar runs from January 15 to September 11, 2027, with 35 test dates. There is no MCAT testing from October through December. A few dates (January 30, May 14, July 9 and August 28, 2027) are offered only at select US and Canadian test centers.
For the 2027 testing year the MCAT registration fee is $360, or $145 with the AAMC Fee Assistance Program. Testing outside the US, Canada and US territories adds a $130 international fee. Rescheduling costs $55, $110 or $210 depending on how close to test day you make the change (AAMC fee schedule).
MCAT scores are released roughly 30 to 35 days after the exam, by 5 p.m. ET on the scheduled release date. For 2027, release dates run from February 16, 2027 (for the January 15 and 16 exams) to October 12, 2027 (for the September 10 and 11 exams). Every date is listed in the table above; see our MCAT scores and percentiles guide for what your score means.
Under the AAMC’s 2027 rules you can take the MCAT up to three times in one testing year, four times across two consecutive testing years, and seven times in your lifetime. Voids and no-shows count toward these limits, and you can hold only one appointment at a time (AAMC attempt limits).
The MCAT has 230 questions and 6 hours 15 minutes of testing time. With the optional breaks, tutorial and check-in steps, the total seated time is about 7 hours 30 minutes. Each science section has 59 questions in 95 minutes; CARS has 53 questions in 90 minutes.