Key Exam Dates

Exam Registration Timeline and Fees

Spring Exam - 2023 

Early registration (February 1- 28, 2023)…………………. $625
Regular registration (March 1 - 31, 2023)…….............$675
 
Registration Opens February 1, 2023
Early Application Deadline February 28, 2023
Application Deadline March 31, 2023
 Refund Request Deadline March 31, 2023
Eligibility Notification Prior to April 1, 2023
CNCT Examination April 19*, 20*, 21**, 2023
Notification of Examination Results Prior to June 1, 2023
*NEW* Subsequent attempt registration................$338
  This reduced registration fee is available for those who have previously sat for the CNCT exam, but were unsuccessful in their attempt.  The registration window dates listed above still apply.  Please email abem@aanem.org for a code to be used on Step 4 of the online registration form (payment portion).

*Wednesday & *Thursday  -  Support will be available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) both days by phone or email.

**Friday - Support is available from 8:00 a.m. CST until 3:00 p.m. CST by email.

You are given 4 hours to complete the exam.

Please note: We strongly encourage candidates to take the exam during the hours that ABEM office support will be available.  The exam will be available outside of the support hours listed if normal work hours are not feasible.  Should you encounter technical issues outside of support hours, please email abem@abemexam.org immediately and click out of the exam window.
 

Fall Exam 2023

Early registration (August 1-31, 2023)…………………. $625

Regular registration (September 1-30, 2023)…….................$675

 
Registration Opens August 1, 2023
Early Application Deadline August 31, 2023
Application Deadline September 30, 2023
 Refund Request Deadline September 30, 2023
Eligibility Notification Prior to November 1, 2023
CNCT Examination November  15*, 16*, 17**, 2023
Notification of Examination Results Prior to December 31, 2023