AMC Exam Dates 2025: How to Book the AMC MCQ and AMC Clinical Exam

The AMC publishes official exam dates on its website and inside your AMC candidate portal. These are the only sources you should trust for current information. The AMC MCQ exam is delivered as a single computer administered session of 150 multiple choice questions over 3.5 hours at examination centres worldwide [5] [7]. Clinical exam dates are released in batches during the year and are primarily conducted in person at the AMC Test Centre in Melbourne, with limited online offerings where indicated by the AMC [3] [4].

Key points to keep your planning accurate and current:

• AMC MCQ dates are posted on the AMC site under MCQ examination events and are booked through Pearson VUE once you hold a valid authorisation [5][6].
• The AMC may add additional MCQ events during the year, so check announcements regularly and monitor your portal for new windows or venues.
• The AMC Clinical exam has an updated pass requirement from March 2024 onwards, 9 of 14 assessed stations, which affects your booking and preparation strategy [3] [4].
• A new Pearson Professional Centre co-located with the AMC Test Centre in Melbourne supports AMC candidates sitting both MCQ and Clinical at the same location, improving logistics for 2025 sittings [2].

For planning templates and timelines that slot into clinical rosters, see our internal guide on building a 12 week AMC booking and study plan.

The MCQ and Clinical booking processes differ. Understanding those differences early will save you stress later and will help you secure your preferred date and venue.

Booking the AMC MCQ is structured and time sensitive once your authorisation is granted.

• Create your AMC account and apply: Confirm eligibility and submit your MCQ application through the AMC portal. When approved, you receive an AMC authorisation for the MCQ, which enables scheduling through Pearson VUE [5][6].
• Schedule immediately with Pearson VUE: Use the Pearson VUE link in your authorisation email to choose a date and venue. Seats are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book as soon as you are authorised [6].
• Know the format you are booking: The MCQ is a single computer administered session of 150 questions over 3.5 hours [7].
• Understand change and cancellation rules: You may change or cancel your MCQ event or venue up to 21 days before your scheduled exam date, subject to seat availability. After the closing date, changes are not permitted and a no show will result in forfeiture of authorisation and payment [5][6].
• Collect your placement confirmation: Keep your AMC placement letter and Pearson confirmation for visa applications, employer documentation and travel planning.

For a step by step checklist and study blocks, see our practical AMC MCQ booking and preparation playbook.

Clinical exam scheduling opens in defined releases and in person sittings occur at the AMC Test Centre in Melbourne. Dates fill quickly.

• Become eligible by passing the MCQ: Your AMC record must show a pass in the MCQ before you can schedule the Clinical exam [3]
• Monitor AMC announcements for release windows: The AMC announces the month blocks and the exact time scheduling opens. Log in at the release time and proceed directly to Clinical Examination scheduling in your AMC account [3].
• Understand the pass requirement and scoring schema: From March 2024, you must pass 9 of 14 assessed stations to pass the Clinical exam [3] [4].
• Expect high demand and act fast: Capacity is limited per sitting. Book and pay as soon as the session appears available. If you miss out, follow the AMC advice for expressions of interest or subsequent releases [3]
• Venue advantage for 2025: A Pearson Professional Centre operating at the AMC Test Centre location provides co located MCQ and Clinical delivery, simplifying logistics for some candidates in 2025 [2].

If you want structured rehearsal, see our AMC Clinical station framework and mock circuit planner.

Overseas candidates have added tasks, including visas, travel planning and time zones. Choosing when to sit the exam affects both stress and cost.

• Use Pearson VUE for the MCQ in your region: The AMC MCQ runs at Pearson VUE centres globally. Booking locally avoids unnecessary travel. The format is the same everywhere, 150 questions in 3.5 hours [7].
• Plan several months ahead for Clinical: Clinical sessions are primarily in person in Melbourne. Allow time for visas, bookings and arrival buffers. Monitor AMC announcements and portal notifications for new releases [3] [4].
• Sequence your preparation to the date you book: Build a study plan that targets your exam window and locks in your practice volume for the 8 weeks preceding the test.

For a week by week pacing map, see our AMC MCQ and Clinical calendar for IMGs balancing hospital shifts.

Release days can sell out quickly. If this happens, take these steps to maintain momentum and secure a later sitting.

• Follow the AMC process for expressions of interest: The AMC uses formal expressions of interest and later releases to allocate additional places when they become available. Instructions are communicated via the AMC website and candidate portal [3].
• Check back frequently in your portal: Cancellations and new releases can appear without long lead times.
• Stay exam ready: Keep your practice cadence high so you can accept a short notice appointment when offered.

For escalation options and practice continuity, see our contingency checklist for clinical exam release days.

Strong administration prevents last minute issues on exam day.

• Bring the correct identification: You must present the required primary and secondary identification that matches your AMC record. Follow the AMC and Pearson VUE ID rules exactly [5][6].
• Arrive early and complete check in: Plan to arrive early for identity verification and the venue check in sequence. Late arrivals risk being refused entry.
• Know venue restrictions: Personal items are restricted in testing rooms. Follow all centre policies and instructions precisely.

For a printable pack list and pre exam timeline, see our AMC exam day checklist.