The NextGen UBE, explained
The NextGen Uniform Bar Examination is NCBE’s replacement for the current MBE, MEE and MPT. It launched in July 2026 in 10 jurisdictions, is given over one and a half days, and is scored from 500 to 750. Other jurisdictions switch between 2027 and July 2028; the last legacy bar exam is February 2028.
Source: NCBE’s NextGen pages and jurisdiction charts, checked October 11, 2026. Which exam you take depends on your jurisdiction and test date.
| Legacy UBE | NextGen UBE | |
|---|---|---|
| Components | MBE, MEE, MPT | Integrated questions testing knowledge and skills together |
| Length | Two days | One and a half days (three 3-hour sessions) |
| Score scale | Up to 400 | 500-750 |
| Passing score | Set by each jurisdiction (260-270) | Set by each jurisdiction (published so far 610-620) |
| Last / first | Final sitting February 2028 | First sitting July 2026 |
Source: NCBE.
July 2026 jurisdictions
Connecticut, Guam, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Palau, the US Virgin Islands and Washington, according to NCBE. Other jurisdictions have announced dates in 2027 or 2028.
Transferring scores
- Most jurisdictions accept both legacy and NextGen transfer scores, according to NCBE.
- Exceptions matter: New York and Florida won’t accept NextGen transfer scores from exams taken before July 2028, per NCBE’s chart.
- Some states add their own component, such as Alabama’s state-law essays or Virginia’s multiple-choice section.
What it means for you
- Check which exam your jurisdiction gives on your test date.
- If you may move states, check whether your target state accepts the score you’ll earn.
- Use NCBE’s free NextGen sample questions to see the new question types.
Official source & community discussion
NCBE: NextGen UBE (official) →
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