Examination Schedule
For Applicants
|
Examination Week
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September 21-25, 2026 |
| Application Period Opens |
December 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline |
March 15, 2026 |
| Extended Application Deadline ($500 fee applies) |
April 1, 2026 |
Application Determinations and Scheduling Information
Emailed to Applicants |
Week of April 27, 2026 |
| For Approved Candidates |
Examination Scheduling Opens
|
May 4, 2026 |
| Examination Scheduling Closes |
September 7, 2026 |
The initial examination is scheduled for five hours and has 200 multiple-choice questions. This subspecialty exam is offered biennially in even-numbered years.
Effective January 1, 2025, UCNS certification exams are administered at testing centers or online with virtual live proctoring.