The complete AMC MCQ (CAT) exam schedule for the September, October and November 2026 sittings — with application open dates, exam start dates and window close dates for both Australian and non-Australian candidates. Book early to secure your preferred slot.
| Exam Start Date | Candidate Type |
|---|---|
| Mon 14th September | Australian |
| Mon 14th September | Non-Australian |
| Tue 15th September | Australian |
| Tue 15th September | Non-Australian |
| Wed 16th September | Australian |
| Wed 16th September | Non-Australian |
| Thu 17th September | Australian |
| Thu 17th September | Non-Australian |
| Fri 18th September | Australian |
| Fri 18th September | Non-Australian |
| Sat 19th September | Australian |
| Sat 19th September | Non-Australian |
| Exam Start Date | Candidate Type |
|---|---|
| Mon 12th October | Non-Australian |
| Tue 13th October | Australian |
| Tue 13th October | Non-Australian |
| Wed 14th October | Australian |
| Wed 14th October | Non-Australian |
| Thu 15th October | Australian |
| Thu 15th October | Non-Australian |
| Fri 16th October | Australian |
| Fri 16th October | Non-Australian |
| Sat 17th October | Australian |
| Sat 17th October | Non-Australian |
| Exam Start Date | Candidate Type |
|---|---|
| Mon 16th November | Non-Australian |
| Tue 17th November | Australian |
| Tue 17th November | Non-Australian |
| Wed 18th November | Australian |
| Wed 18th November | Non-Australian |
| Thu 19th November | Australian |
| Thu 19th November | Non-Australian |
| Fri 20th November | Australian |
| Fri 20th November | Non-Australian |
| Sat 21st November | Australian |
| Sat 21st November | Non-Australian |
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Common questions about the 2026 AMC MCQ exam schedule
The September 2026 AMC MCQ exam has multiple start dates from Monday 14th September to Saturday 19th September 2026. Applications open on Monday 24th August 2026 and the exam window closes on Thursday 15th October 2026.
The October 2026 AMC MCQ exam has multiple start dates from Monday 12th October to Saturday 17th October 2026. Applications open on Monday 21st September 2026 and the exam window closes on Thursday 12th November 2026.
The November 2026 AMC MCQ exam has multiple start dates from Monday 16th November to Saturday 21st November 2026. Applications open on Monday 26th October 2026 and the exam window closes on Thursday 17th December 2026.
The AMC MCQ CAT is a computer-based exam held at Pearson VUE test centres worldwide. Once the AMC grants you authorisation, you book your own date and centre from the available slots.
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