MCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021

MCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMA) have prescribed the MCAT 2021 eligibility criteria for the candidates who want to appear in the medical college admission test. AAMA has prescribed the eligibility criteria of MCAT 2021 for both USA students and International students. The MCAT can be taken by those who are planning to join a health profession programme in any college or institute which accepts MCAT score. The international candidates who hold MBBS degree can appear in the exam and they do not have to take any special permission. Read the complete article to understand the details of MCAT eligibility criteria 2021 and other related information.

MCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021

MCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021- Why Appear in Test?

Candidates can appear in MCAT 2021 if they want to take admission to the medical colleges who accept the MCAT scores for admission to the following programmes.

• MD programs.

• DO programs.

• Podiatric Medicine (DPM) programs.

• Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs.

• Any other health-related programs that accept MCAT scores to satisfy a test score admissions requirement.

MCAT Eligibility Criteria for International Applicants

• The candidate should be a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree program

• No additional eligibility is required for international candidates.

MCAT Eligibility Criteria - Provision of Special Permission

Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria must take the special permission before appearing in the test. The following situation requires the candidate to take special permission.

1. If the applicant wishes to appear in the test for any reason other than applying for admission to a health professions programme.

2. If the candidate is already enrolled in a medical school and is looking to change the school.

3. If the candidate is not from the disability category, still unable to comply with the AAMC testing procedures.

MCAT 2020 Eligibility - How to take Special Permission?

Candidates must have an AAMC ID in order to request special permission. After filling the information on the personal information section, the candidates will be required to fill and submit an online service request from the MCAT registration system dashboard. Candidates are advised to fill in as many details as they can in the form, the conducting body will review the application and respond within five working days.

What Happens if Special Permission is Not Taken?

If the candidate does not take the special permission, this may result in cancellation of the appointment, may draw an investigation from AAMC, a ban from taking MCAT for a given period or permanently.

Are International Applicants Required to Take Special Permission

If all eligibility requirements are met, the international candidates will not be required to take any kind of special permission for appearing in the examination.

MCAT Eligibility - Number of Attempts

Examinees who opt to test more than once must adhere to the following restrictions:

▪ You may only hold one (1) MCAT exam appointment at a time.

▪ You may attempt the exam no more than three (3) times in a testing year.

▪ You may attempt the exam no more than four (4) times over two consecutive testing years.

▪ You may attempt the exam no more than seven (7) times in your lifetime (beginning with the April 2015 test dates and beyond).

MCAT Registration 2021

Eligible candidates can register for the MCAT 2021 in online mode. For registration, the candidates must create an AAMC ID on the official website of MCAT. Candidates can create the AAMC ID by providing the details like name, date of birth, email id, gender and educational qualification.
After creating the AAMC ID, candidates will need to login to the MCAT registration system to create their complete profile. The profile can be created by providing personal information, Biographical information, educational qualifications. The test can be scheduled by selecting the test date and test centre.