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AMC MCQ

Australian Medical Council CAT MCQ Examination

The computer-adaptive medical knowledge exam for international doctors on Australia's standard pathway.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
3h 30m
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
4.00pm on the Friday three weeks after the exam event, in your AMC account.

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Overview

The AMC MCQ tests the medical knowledge of international medical graduates on the AMC standard pathway. It is a computer-adaptive exam taken at Pearson VUE venues in Australia and abroad. You must pass it before the AMC Clinical Examination.

Who it is for

  • International medical graduates on the AMC standard pathway
  • Doctors seeking general registration in Australia
  • Doctors who have completed AMC primary source verification

Where it is accepted

  • AMC standard pathway to medical registration in Australia
  • Eligibility for the AMC Clinical Examination

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

Test format

AMC MCQ sections
SectionWhat it involves
Computer-adaptive MCQ150 single-best-answer questions with five options (120 scored), in one 3.5-hour session.

Total time: 3.5 hours.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scale of 0–500 with a pass mark of 250. The pass standard was raised slightly for exams from 2026.
Validity
Your authorisation to schedule lasts 12 months. No expiry for an MCQ pass was found on AMC pages.

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

Two IDs in English (or with certified translation): a primary ID with photo and signature (such as a passport) and a secondary ID with signature. Biometric check-in applies.

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 AMC MCQ are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE.

  1. 1

    Apply for an authorisation in your AMC account. Then schedule an exam event and venue with Pearson VUE.

  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 AMC MCQ website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

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

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AMC MCQ FAQs

Can I change my venue?
Yes, without penalty before the event closing date, if seats are available. No changes are allowed after the closing date.
What if I do not finish?
Not completing the 120 scored items may give a 'Fail – insufficient data' result.
Did the pass mark change?
The AMC raised the pass standard slightly from 2026. Results are still reported on the 0–500 scale with 250 as the pass mark.
Is there a card surcharge?
From 1 October 2026 the AMC no longer charges a card payment surcharge. Fees are otherwise unchanged.

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.

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

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