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 |