Written Exam Schedule
All Exams registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible as availability is limited.
Please note that the NDAEB will no longer be holding Written Exams on Saturdays. As such, our exam dates will typically now run from Wednesday through Friday.
Please read the Candidate Handbook before registering. After reviewing the Candidate Handbook please contact our office if you have any questions.
Upcoming Written Exam
Registration Open
Registration opens Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Application Deadline
Registration closes Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Written Examination
Written Examinations will take place on Wednesday March 26, Thursday March 27 and Friday March 28, 2025
2025 Exam Date Summary
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Written Exam Dates
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Registration Opens
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Document Submission Deadline for Graduates of a Non-Registered Program
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Application Deadline
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Wednesday March 26, Thursday March 27, Friday March 28, 2025
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Monday, January 6, 2025 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Monday, January 20, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Monday, February 3, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday June 25, Thursday June 26, Friday June 27, 2025
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Monday, January 6, 2025 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Monday, May 5, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday September 24, Thursday September 25, Friday September 26, 2025
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Monday, January 6, 2025 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Friday, July 18, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Friday, August 1, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday December 10, Thursday December 11, Friday December 12, 2025
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Monday, January 6, 2025 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Monday, October 6, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Monday, October 20, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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1When registration opens on January 6, 2025, candidates will be able to select the March, June, September or December 2025 written exam on the application form. Application deadlines for each exam session will continue to apply.
2026 Exam Date Summary
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Written Exam Dates
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Registration Opens
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Application Deadline
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Wednesday March 25, Thursday March 26, Friday March 27, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)2
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Monday, February 2, 2026 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday June 24, Thursday June 25, Friday June 26, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)2
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Monday, May 4, 2026 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday September 23, Thursday September 24, Friday September 25, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)2
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Monday, August 3, 2026 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday December 9, Thursday December 10, Friday December 11, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)2
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Monday, October 19, 2026 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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2When registration open on January 5, 2026, candidates will be able to select the March, June, September or December 2026 written exam on the application form. Application deadlines for each exam session will continue to apply.
Note:
Due to reasons beyond the NDAEB’s control, exam dates are subject to change before or after an application deadline. If this occurs, registered candidates will be contacted. Please read the Candidate Handbook for more information.
We are no longer accepting paper applications; candidates must register online.
International candidates must have been approved by the NDAEB Candidate Eligibility Assessment Committee (CEAC) before being allowed to register for an examination.
Documents required for a credential assessment must be received by the NDAEB office at least TWO (2) weeks prior to an exam application deadline. Documents received after this deadline will not be guaranteed assessment for exam eligibility for the applied sitting.
Exam Site Availability
As a result of the limited availability and scheduling purposes, your 1st choice selection for an examination site is not guaranteed. Exam locations are subject to change without notice. In the event your preferred location is no longer available, you may be required to schedule your exam offsite by online remote proctoring.
Candidate Handbook
When applying to write the NDAEB exam, please read the information on the exam application and in the Candidate Handbook carefully. Details regarding all aspects of exam administration, including application processing, exam preparation and post exam administrative details are available in the Candidate Handbook.
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