RANZCP Exam Dates 2026
Find the key dates for the 2026 RANZCP MCQ and MEQ examinations, including application deadlines and examination dates. You'll also find preparation options for each exam to help you plan your study around your intended sitting.
2026 RANZCP MCQ and MEQ Exam Dates
Modified Essay Questions (MEQ) Examination
| Sitting | Applications open | Applications close | Examination date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Monday 15 December 2025 | Friday 16 January 2026 | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| September 2026 Next sitting | Monday 6 July 2026 | Friday 24 July 2026 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Examination
| Sitting | Applications open | Applications close | Examination date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Monday 12 January 2026 | Friday 30 January 2026 | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| September 2026 Next sitting | Monday 13 July 2026 | Friday 31 July 2026 | Friday 18 September 2026 |
Applications must be submitted through InTrain. The RANZCP does not accept late applications after the published closing deadline.
View the Official RANZCP Exam Timetable ↗The dates above have been checked against the official RANZCP MCQ and RANZCP MEQ information.
Prepare for Your 2026 RANZCP Exam
Once you know your examination date, the next step is building a preparation plan that gives you enough time to understand the material, practise under exam conditions and improve your approach. Psych Scene provides separate preparation pathways for the MCQ and MEQ examinations.
Preparing for the RANZCP MEQ Examination
The MEQ assesses your ability to apply clinical knowledge, think critically and construct relevant, well-structured responses under time pressure. Psych Scene's MEQ preparation helps you develop the thinking process and answer structure expected at the examination standard.
- High-yield themes across the major psychiatry subspecialties
- Model answers and practice questions
- Exam-focused video and audio teaching
- Frameworks for structuring relevant responses
- Optional personalised marking and feedback
Start practising early enough to identify weaknesses in your clinical reasoning, answer structure and time management before the examination.
Preparing for the RANZCP MCQ Examination
The RANZCP MCQ Examination includes multiple-choice questions and Critical Analysis Problems. Psych Scene's EMQ and CAP preparation course is designed to help candidates strengthen their knowledge, interpret questions more effectively and apply a structured approach to critical analysis.
- A comprehensive exam-focused question bank
- EMQ and Critical Analysis Problem practice
- Video teaching and targeted reading material
- Previous examination-style questions
- Online quizzes for repeated practice
- Strategies for approaching questions efficiently
Use the remaining time to combine targeted knowledge revision with regular question practice and Critical Analysis Problem preparation.
RANZCP MEQ Format Change in 2026
The MEQ transitioned to computer-based delivery during 2026. From the September 2026 examination, the MEQ will be delivered exclusively in a computer-based format at in-person testing centres. Copy and paste will be disabled within the examination platform. Candidates should include computer-based, timed answer practice as part of their preparation.
View the Official Computer-Based MEQ Information ↗Why Candidates Prepare With Psych Scene
Psych Scene courses focus on more than memorising information. They help candidates understand how to interpret questions, organise their thinking and apply their knowledge under examination conditions.
Looking for the 2027 RANZCP Exam Dates?
The 2027 RANZCP examination timetable has not yet been published. The College states that it aims to release the following year's timetable by the end of October. This page will be updated when the official 2027 dates become available.
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Choose the preparation course that matches your next RANZCP examination and begin building the knowledge, technique and exam practice you'll need.
Psych Scene is an independent medical education provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Examination dates and requirements may change. The official RANZCP website remains the source of truth.