National MRP Exam 2026: Everything You Need to Know

So you're planning to sit the National MRP Exam in 2026? Good news – the schedule's been released and I've got all the details you need right here.

The 2026 Exam Dates

MRPBA has confirmed four exam windows for 2026:

• January 17-25 (Registration: December 29 - January 9)
• April 11-19 (Registration: March 16-27)
• July 11-19 (Registration: June 22 - July 3)
• October 17-25 (Registration: September 21 - October 2)

A heads up – registration windows are tight. They open about three weeks before each sitting and close roughly 10 days before the exam. Miss it, and you're waiting another three months.

What's the Exam Actually Like?

The exam has two parts, and you need to pass both:

Part A covers the common capabilities that apply to all medical radiation practitioners – think professional conduct, communication, radiation safety principles, and patient care fundamentals.

Part B is division-specific. If you're a diagnostic radiographer, you'll be tested on radiographic techniques, image quality, and clinical decision-making specific to general radiography.

The pass mark is 65% in each part. Not combined – you need 65% in Part A AND 65% in Part B.

The Three-Strike Rule

Here's something that catches people off guard: you only get three attempts at this exam, ever. Not three attempts per year – three total.

If you've attempted and failed three times, that's it. You won't be allowed to register for another sitting. So take each attempt seriously and make sure you're properly prepared before booking.

How to Register

You'll need to create an account on the WebAssessor portal (if you haven't already). Give yourself at least five working days before registration opens to get your account activated and verified.

The Board recommends having all your documents ready before the registration window opens. When it does, slots can fill up quickly for popular dates.

My Advice?

Don't rush into the January sitting just because it's the first one. Give yourself enough prep time – most successful candidates spend 6-9 months preparing. Pick the sitting that gives you the best chance of success, not just the earliest one available.

And if you're feeling underprepared? It's better to defer to the next sitting than to burn one of your three attempts.

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Need help preparing? Our ANLE prep course covers both Part A and Part B content with practice questions that mirror the actual exam format.