MCCQE Part 1 Results (June 2026): How to Check and Next Steps

If you sat the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 between April 22 and May 30, 2026, your wait is over. The Medical Council of Canada officially released the results on June 30, 2026. You can now access your pass or fail status and your total score online.

Here is everything you need to know about the latest score release, how to check your results, and what your score means.

Key Takeaways

• Results for the April–May 2026 testing window were released on June 30, 2026 (MCC, 2026)
• Scores are accessed exclusively via your physiciansapply.ca portal
• The passing score is 439 on the standard 300–600 scale
• The Statement of Results (SOR) will be available in your account in approximately one week
• If you failed, you must wait at least 3 months before your next attempt

When Were the June 2026 MCCQE Part 1 Results Released?

The Medical Council of Canada released the MCCQE Part 1 results on June 30, 2026, exactly 31 days after the April–May session closed on May 30, 2026 (MCC results timeline, retrieved July 1, 2026). This matches the standard four to five week release window for the spring testing session.

Candidates receive an automated email notification when their results are uploaded to the portal. However, due to high traffic volumes on the release day, the website may experience temporary slowdowns. If you cannot access the page immediately, wait a few hours and try again. The council does not send scores by post or give results over the phone.

How to Check Your MCCQE Part 1 Results Online

Candidates must check their results through the secure portal at physiciansapply.ca, where all official scores are published by the Medical Council of Canada (physiciansapply login page, retrieved July 1, 2026). You will need your login credentials to access the score portal, as the council does not distribute results via email.

To check your score, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your physiciansapply.ca account.
2. Select the 'Examinations' tab in the navigation menu.
3. Locate the row for the April–May 2026 exam session.
4. Click on 'Results' to view your Pass or Fail designation and your total score.

This initial screen only shows the basic pass or fail status and your numerical score. A detailed breakdown of your performance will follow later.

What Is the MCCQE Part 1 Passing Score for 2026?

The passing score for the MCCQE Part 1 in 2026 is 439 on the scale of 300 to 600 established by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC scoring guidelines, retrieved July 1, 2026). The mean score is set at 450 with a standard deviation of 30, meaning you must score slightly below average to pass.

The 300 to 600 scale replaces the older 100 to 400 scale, where the pass score was 226. If you are comparing your score with advice from candidates who took the exam before April 2025, their numbers will be different. For a complete look at this adjustment, read our guide on MCCQE scoring explained.

Below is a visualization of the current scoring scale relative to the pass mark and average score:

Why Is Your MCCQE Part 1 Result Status "Pending"?

Some candidates might log in and see their status listed as pending due to routine post-exam quality and integrity reviews by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC result verification, retrieved July 1, 2026). This does not mean you failed, as the council conducts these checks for random security audits.

Community posts on r/mccqe show that pending statuses are common. The council clears most of these accounts within seven days. Your Statement of Results (SOR) and Supplemental Information Report (SIR) will appear in your portal about one week after the initial result release. These files contain a detailed breakdown of your performance by clinical discipline.

What Should You Do After Receiving Your Score?

Your next steps depend on whether you met the passing standard of 439 points established by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC exam requirements, retrieved July 1, 2026). CMGs generally achieve a 94 percent pass rate, while IMGs average a 58 percent pass rate on their first attempt.

If you passed:

Congratulations. You have completed a major requirement for medical licensure in Canada. You should now focus on the rest of your portfolio:

• CaRMS Preparation: Update your curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation. Ensure your physiciansapply.ca account is connected to CaRMS so they can pull your score.
• NAC OSCE: If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG), check registration deadlines and start practicing for the NAC OSCE clinical stations. See our NAC OSCE guide for details.

If you did not pass:

Do not panic. Many successful Canadian physicians failed the exam on their first try. The key is to analyze your score report to see where you fell short. Here is your recovery plan:

• Wait three months: The MCC requires you to wait at least 3 months between attempts.
• Review the SIR: Use the Supplemental Information Report to identify weak disciplines, such as Canadian ethics or public health.
• Adjust your study style: Shift from passive reading to active recall using practice questions. Read our guide on how to recover after failing the MCCQE to learn how other candidates succeeded on their retake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the most common questions candidates ask immediately after the release of the MCCQE Part 1 results (MCC results FAQ, retrieved July 1, 2026). These answers rely on official guidelines from the Medical Council of Canada and candidate experiences.

Can you appeal or ask for a re-score?

You can request a score verification through physiciansapply.ca, but this only checks that the computer counted your responses correctly. It does not involve a manual review of your answers. The process costs money and rarely changes the outcome because the automated grading system is highly reliable.

When will you receive your Statement of Results (SOR)?

Your Statement of Results and your Supplemental Information Report will be uploaded to your portal about seven days after the initial pass or fail notification. You can download and print these files for your personal records, but official licensing bodies will access your score directly through the portal.

How do you share your score with CaRMS?

You can share your scores by logging into physiciansapply.ca and navigate to the sharing options. You must authorize the council to share your results directly with the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). Do this before the registration deadlines to ensure your residency application is complete.