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NCMHCE New Format Information

The NBCC recently announced that they will be releasing a new version of the NCMHCE starting in the summer of 2027. Here are the details:

  • The exam will consist of 10 clinical cases with 225 minutes of exam time. There is an additional 15 minutes allotted for a break after the 5th case.

  • Each case contains 3 client narrative sections and a case total of 9-15 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four answer choices of which only one is correct.

  • The exam will include 30-50 randomly assigned ‘field-test’ questions that will not count towards your score. These will not be identified.

  • The narrative sections in each case are LONG. I've mirrored this in the practice exams included in my study program. There are over 12 hours of practice cases in my program.

  • Scores will range between 100-500. A score at or above 360 is a PASS.

You can download the 2027 Exam Specifications from the NBCC here: 2027 Exam

Clinical Exam Workshop has already started building new study materials for the 2027 exam and is on track for releasing it in early 2027.

To try a free 2027 new format sample case, click here:

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