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 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Application Deadline
Registration closes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Written Examination
Written Examinations will take place on Wednesday September 25, Thursday September 26 and Friday September 27, 2024
2024 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 June 26, Thursday June 27, Friday June 28, 2024
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Monday, May 6, 2024 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday September 25, Thursday September 26, Friday September 27, 2024
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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Wednesday December 11, Thursday December 12, Friday December 13, 2024
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)1
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Monday, October 28, 2024 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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1Effective April 2, 2024, candidates will be able to select the June, September or December 2024 written exam on the application form. Application deadlines for each exam session will continue to apply.
2025 Exam Date Summary
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Registration Opens
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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)2
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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)2
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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)2
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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)2
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Monday, October 20, 2025 (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
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2Effective 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.
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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