Deblina Ganguly, Blogger at Edumarz
Table of Contents
Introduction
About MCAT Exam
Eligibility Criteria for MCAT Exam
MCAT Accepting Universities
How to Register for the MCAT Exam?
Scheduling the Test
Registration Fees
Exam Pattern
Introduction
The Medical College Admission Test is a computer-based reputed examination for proposed medical students in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Caribbean Islands. It is designed to evaluate problem-solving, critical thinking, written analysis, and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.
About MCAT Exam
Considered amongst the most prominent medical entrance exams in the world, the Medical College Admission Test [MCAT] is a standardized examination that evaluates a candidate’s skills of critical thinking, problem-solving and medicine-related knowledge. As a medical ability-test admission, it is offered by the Association of American Medical Colleges [AAMC]. Institutions use the exam scores to judge the suitability of the candidate with the nature and requirements of the offered programs. While the degrees may vary, MCAT is most widely accepted for admissions into courses after MBBS or other medical degrees. An important fact prospective candidates must make note of is that if you wish to begin medical practice in India after completing your course from abroad, qualifying for the FMGE exam is mandatory.
Eligibility Criteria for MCAT Exam
The eligibility criteria for taking the MCAT exam is that you must be planning to apply to a health professions school. For international students, one must have applied or have an MBBS degree. In cases where applicants do not mean to apply at a health professions school or are already enrolled in medical courses excluding MBBS, special permission must be obtained. In order to request special permission, one needs to mail at mcat@aamc.org clearly mentioning the reason for taking the exam. After this, the MCAT program office will evaluate and check the request and reply to it within five business days. It is recommended that proposed candidates keep in mind the applicable registration deadlines.
MCAT Accepting Universities
How to Register for the MCAT Exam?
The MCAT is administered at international test locations and can be registered by following the steps listed below to register for this exam.
Create your AAMC ID and password after creating your account.
Enter your relevant details of contact, background, and education.
Select your test date and location.
Sign the Examinee agreement.
Schedule the MCAT exam as per your will.
Scheduling the Test
The MCAT exam is available across worldwide locations. Unfortunately, no test locations are available in India and candidates need to fly to their nearest location in order to appear for it. Test locations are Australia, Germany, France, Japan, United Kingdom, Qatar, Israel, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, and Singapore.