• Updated on Aug 25, 2025 by Santana Banerjee
MCAT Registration 2025 is ongoing for the exams scheduled on 5th, 12th, and 13th September 2025. Candidates who are currently attending or planning to attend a health professions program, such as MD or DO-granting programs, Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M), and Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M), that accepts MCAT scores are eligible to apply. To register for MCAT Exam 2025, candidates must first create an AAMC ID with a username and password. Following this, they must enter personal details, including full name, gender, email address, phone number, and academic qualifications. Next, candidates must select a test center and preferred test date, and confirm their seat by paying the registration fee of INR 30,176.
AAMC allows individuals with disabilities to request accommodations such as Extra time, Extended breaks, and Separate testing. Accordingly, it also allows students with financial limitations to access fee assistance programs. However, in both cases, candidates must submit valid supporting documents. Violation of the MCAT policies may result in appointment cancellation, cancellation of scores, and/or a temporary or permanent ban from taking the MCAT exam.
MCAT Registration Dates 2025-2026
The registration window for the upcoming exam on 5th September 2025 is open, and it will remain open until 26th August 2025. For the exams on 12th and 13th September, candidates can book their seats up to 3rd September. Check the upcoming registration deadlines and exam dates below:
MCAT Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible to take the MCAT Exam, candidates must attend a health professions program that accepts MCAT scores for admission. Refer to the information below to know about the MCAT Eligibility Criteria in detail:
Requesting Special Permission
Individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements above must apply for special permission to take the MCAT Exam. Candidates must apply for special permission if,
- Applicants wish to take the exam for any reason other than applying to and attending an eligible health professions program.
- They are currently or previously enrolled in an eligible health professions program and want to change schools.
- Candidates are unable to comply with all AAMC testing procedures for reasons other than a medical condition or disability.
To take the special permission, candidates must click on the “Submit another service request” option in the MCAT Registration System. However, failure to obtain special permission may result in appointment cancellation, cancellation of scores, and/or a ban from taking the MCAT exam for a specified duration or permanently.
How To Register For The MCAT Exam 2025?
To register for the MCAT Exam, candidates need an AAMC ID and associated username and password. They must note that the AAMC ID can be created only once. More than one account will lead to an MCAT Registration violation. Now, let’s know about some simple steps to register for the MCAT Exam 2025.
- Access students-residents.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam/register-mcat-exam
- Click on “Register for the MCAT Exam”
- A login page opens
- Click on “Create Account,” or if candidates already have an account, they have to log in using their email ID and password.
- Enter personal details such as names, gender, email address, and phone number, and academic qualification details.
- Answer initial questions
- Give answers to additional questions with “Yes” or “No” options
- Enter date of birth and country
- Put the address information
- Choose a test centre and test dates
- Confirm the seat booking with registration fees
- Get a confirmation email of registration
Note: Candidates must register for the test using a nickname, partial names, or initials, and be sure to double-check for misspellings.
How To Apply For The MCAT Testing With Accommodations?
The AAMC provides appropriate accommodations to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, Candidates must submit an online accommodation application with supporting documentation in advance to give a minimum time for approval. If candidates have not received a decision by 15 days before your test date, it indicates that the accommodations are not approved. They have to test under standard conditions or reschedule to a later test date.
- Visit students-residents.aamc.org
- Select reasons for accommodations
- Submit required documents
- Select the type of accommodation required
Types of Accommodations Available In the MCT Exam 2025
The types of accommodations provided by AAMC to individuals with disabilities are listed below:
- Testing rooms with nose cancellation
- Individual carrels to shield test-takers from ambient visual distractions
- Earplugs and/or headsets (available at the test center) to assist with noise reduction
- Individual storage for medication, food, and drink (accessible during scheduled breaks)
- Ability to adjust monitor height and brightness (with assistance from test center staff)
- Basic zoom function
- Adjustable chairs
- Wheelchair accessible test centers
- Personal notebook for scratch work
- Left and right-hand mouse settings and placement
- Written copy of oral instructions (may be requested from test center staff)
- Three choices of screen color contrast: white with black font, salmon with black font, or black with white font
- Two highlighter options: blue and yellow
- Extra time
- Extended breaks
- Separate testing
Items Not Requiring Approval In the MCT Exam
MCAT candidates are allowed to bring certain items that do not require prior approval, and the list of items is as follows:
- Auto-injectors such as an EpiPen
- Inhaler
- Pills
- Braces/Casts/Slings
- Eyeglasses (without the case)
- Pillow/Cushion
- Insulin pump
- Canes/Crutches/Walkers
- Wheelchairs
MCAT Registration Fees 2025
The standard MCAT registration fees are $345 or INR 30,176. But, examinees testing outside the US, Canada, or US Territories need to pay an extra cost of $120 or INR 10496 as an initial registration fee, and this is non-refundable. Check the fee details in the table below:
MCAT Rescheduling and Cancellation Fees
To reschedule/ cancel the MCAT Exam, candidates are required to pay some additional fees. They must note that no changes are allowed less than 10 days before the exam. Refer to the table below to check the reschedule and cancellation fees based on how many days are left before the test.
MCAT Assistance Programs Fees
MCAT Assistance Programs are designed for individuals who are with extreme financial limitations. However, to get approval for this program, candidates must provide personal information and family earnings details. Check below to know about the fee assistance programs for the MCAT test takers:
Documents Required For The MCAT Exam 2025
Candidates must ensure that the ID proofs are valid, non-expired, and issued by the government agency. Moreover, the ID proofs must contain a clear picture that can positively identify the candidate. The ID should not be tampered with, clipped, or have holes. The list of ID proofs mandatory for the MCAT Exam is as follows:
- State driver's license
- Passport
- Permanent resident card (green card)
- Employment Authorisation Document.
- Canada health card (Ontario and British Columbia only).
- Consular ID card
- Canadian aviation card
IDs That Are Not Accepted For The MCAT Exam
Some IDs, such as School ID, Employee ID, or Birth Certificates, are not considered by the AAMC. The list of unacceptable IDs is as follows:
Paper ID or ID application receipt of any kind
- Credit card
- Veterans ID (VIC)
- Birth certificate
- Social security card
- Virtual or digital ID
- School ID
- Employer ID
- Library card
MCAT Registration 2025: Important Guidelines
The most important guideline for the MCAT registration is that candidates’ names on the ID proofs must match the first and last names on the MCAT Registration forms. Some other important instructions regarding the registration are highlighted below to avoid the risk of registration and scheduling violations in the MCAT Exam.
- Creating more than one AAMC ID is not accepted.
- Holding multiple appointments at the same time is not allowed.
- Candidates must not provide false or inaccurate information when creating an AAMC ID or registering to take the MCAT Exam.
- They should not switch registrations with another examinee.
MCAT Registration 2025 FAQs
How to register for the MCAT Exam 2025?
To register, candidates must first create an AAMC ID with a username and password. Following this, they must enter personal details, including full name, gender, email address, phone number, and academic qualifications. Next, candidates must select a test center and preferred test date, and confirm their seat by paying the registration fee of INR 30,176.
When should I register for the MCAT Exam 2025?
Generally, the MCAT Exam is conducted in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. So, candidates can choose any test dates as per their convenience and register as early as possible. The registration window opens at least 2 months before the test. So, candidates are suggested to book their seats 45-60 days before the test date.
What documents are required to appear for the MCAT Exam 2025?
Documents such as a State driver's license, Passport, Permanent resident card (green card), Employment Authorisation Document, Canada health card (Ontario and British Columbia only), Consular ID card, and Canadian aviation card are required to appear for the MCAT Exam 2025.
What are the eligibility criteria for the MCAT Exam 2025?
Candidates who are currently attending or planning to attend a health professions program, such as MD or DO-granting programs, Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M), and Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M), that accepts MCAT scores are eligible to apply. There is no official upper age limit for the exam, but candidates must hold an MBBS degree to take the exam.
What are the MCAT Registration fees in India?
The standard MCAT registration fees are $345 or INR 30,176. But, examinees testing outside the US, Canada, or US Territories need to pay an extra cost of $120 or INR 10496 as an initial registration fee, and this is non-refundable.
Can I reschedule my MCAT Exam?
Yes, candidates can reschedule their MCAT Exam, but they need to pay an additional fee of INR 4379 if 60 or more days are left before the exam.
How often can I take the MCAT Exam?
The MCAT exam can be taken up to three times in a single testing year, four times in two years, and seven times in a lifetime.
Are there required courses or prerequisites I need to take before taking the MCAT exam?
All of the content on the MCAT exam is covered in introductory courses at most colleges and universities, including introductory biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and first-semester psychology, sociology, and biochemistry. Candidates must be familiar with research methods and statistics concepts that are used in introductory science labs as well as introductory psychology and sociology courses. Thus, candidates are encouraged to reach out to the prehealth advisor at their institution, who can help them determine the specific coursework they will need to meet their educational goals.
When is the last day that I can reschedule or cancel my MCAT exam date?
Candidates can make changes to their exam up to 10 days before their exam date. However, there are rescheduling and cancellation fees. They can also submit an Emergency Refund Request through the MCAT Registration System if they are unexpectedly unable to attend less than 10 days before their exam. Rescheduling is no longer an option less than 10 days before the exam.
Do I have to cancel my exam before scheduling a new date?
No, candidates are allowed to reschedule their exam and into any new date as long as their exam is not past the 10-day deadline.