MCAT changes tracker: what’s new for 2027
The MCAT’s content and format are unchanged for 2027. What has changed: the standard registration fee rose to $360, registration for the whole year opens over three regional days in October 2026, and the AAMC’s percentile ranks were updated on May 1, 2026.
Sources: AAMC pages, checked October 11, 2026. 2026 comparison figures are from the AAMC where available, otherwise as reported.
| Change | Before | Now | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard registration fee | $355 (2026 test dates) | $360 | 2027 test dates |
| Fee assistance registration | $145 | $145 (unchanged) | 2027 test dates |
| Cancellation refund (60+ days) | $175 (2026, as reported) | $180 | 2027 test dates |
| Registration opening | — | All 2027 dates open October 20-22, 2026, by test-center region | October 2026 |
| Percentile ranks | Previous table | New table from 2023-2025 results; 500 = 48th percentile | May 1, 2026 |
| Free official practice | Sample Test and a free scored exam | Unscored Sample Test and Practice Exam 1 free; Practice Exams 2-6 at $35 | Current AAMC store |
Source: AAMC (2027 scheduling fees, 2027 schedule, registration opening, percentile ranks, Official Prep store).
What has not changed
- Four sections, 230 questions and a 472 to 528 scale.
- Testing limits: three a year, four in two consecutive years, seven in a lifetime.
- No MCAT testing from October to December.
Official source & community discussion
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