The Part I – Biomedical Science Examination will be administered two times each year, on the first Tuesday in February and on the first Tuesday in August (See Important Dates).

The Part II – Clinical Science Examinations are administered two times each year, in February and in August. If you are taking the NPLEX Part II – Clinical Science Examinations, contact the regulatory authority in the jurisdiction in which you intend to practice regarding jurisprudence and jurisdiction-specific examinations.

There are different exam schedules for the Eastern and Western test sites. Be sure you follow the correct schedule for the specific test site you have selected.

Allow sufficient time to arrive at the test site on the day of your examination.  You are expected to be at the test site and ready to check in at the BEGINNING of the time for Admission and Seating.

    AUGUST 2024 NPLEX EXAM SCHEDULES

    In August 2024, the NPLEX Examinations will be administered according to the following schedules:

    NPLEX PART I – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE EXAM SCHEDULES

    Eastern Test Sites (IL, ON, PR)

    Western Test Sites (AZ, BC, CA, OR, WA)

    Download the Examinee Handbook!

    The handbooks have the most up-to-date schedules, policies, and examination procedures. The handbook is updated for the current NPLEX administration.

    NPLEX PART II – CLINICAL SCIENCE EXAM SCHEDULES

    Eastern Test Sites (IL, ON, PR)

    Western Test Sites (AZ, BC, CA, OR, WA)

    NABNE OBLIGATION TO ADMINISTER EXAMINATIONS

    NABNE shall not be held responsible if the NPLEX cannot be administered due to any circumstances beyond the control of NABNE that would make it inadvisable, illegal, unsafe, or impossible to administer the examinations at the pre-determined time or on the pre-determined date. These circumstances include, but are not limited to: Inclement weather, floods, earthquakes, fires, other natural disasters, power failures, strikes, curtailment of transportation systems, epidemics, accidents, explosions, riots or civil disorder, terrorism, acts of war or other national emergencies, or if the test site at the sponsoring institution is closed or compromised. If any of these events occur, your only recourse will be to take the examinations at the next regularly scheduled administration.