NDHCE® Dates
The NDHCE® is currently offered three times per year, typically in or around the months of January, May, and September. These dates are subject to change. Cancellation or interruption of an examination caused by circumstances beyond the control of the FDHRC™, shall in no way render the FDHRC™ liable for any claim arising from such cancellation or interruption other than the refund of examination fees, which will be at the discretion of the FDHRC™.
2026 |
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| Dates of Examination | Application Deadline Dates |
| §January 21-22, 2026 | November 21, 2025 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is December 29, 2025 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PT |
| §May 20-21, 2026 | March 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is April 27, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is May 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PT |
| §September 23-24, 2026 | July 23, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is September 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PT |
2027 |
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| Dates of Examination | Application Deadline Dates |
| §January 20-21, 2027 | November 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is December 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm PT |
| §May 19-20, 2027 | March 19, 2027 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is April 26, 2027 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is May 13, 2026 at 11:59pm PT |
| §September 22-23, 2027 | July 22, 2027 at 11:59pm PT - Transfer/withdrawal deadline is August 30, 2027 at 11:59pm PT - Late withdrawal deadline is September 17, 2027 at 11:59pm PT |
† To be held via virtual proctoring.
¶ To be held via test centres and virtual proctoring.
§ To be held via test centres ONLY
Note: the number of days the exam is offered may vary in certain exam centres depending on the number of candidates and seating availability. The FDHRC™ reserves the right to change exam dates or modality offered.