The August 2026 NPLEX application period will be open April 1 - May 1, 2026
NABNE does not transfer examinations or fees to later exam dates.
- To cancel your registration BEFORE you schedule your testing appointment with Prometric, complete the NABNE Cancellation Form.
- To cancel your registration AFTER you schedule your testing appointment with Prometric, submit your cancellation through Prometric’s IQT Scheduling System.
You may be required to pay an additional fee to Prometric according to the refund schedule below. You can make this payment at the time you submit your cancellation to Prometric.
If you have been approved to receive a comfort measure or testing accommodation and cancel your examination(s), you must also send an additional notification of your absence to testingaccommodations@nabne.org.Â
If you cancel your registration, you will be required to complete and submit a new application and fees when you choose to re-register.
The following refund schedule applies to all NPLEX examinations administered at Prometric testing centers:
Part I – Biomedical Science Examination Refund
- April 1 – May 1, 2026: $725
- Up to 5 days before exam date: $700
- Less than 5 days before exam date:
If the reason for cancellation IS approved by Prometric: $700
If the reason for cancellation IS NOT approved by Prometric: $600
Part II – Core Clinical Science Examination Refund
- April 1 – May 1, 2026: $1,240
- Up to 5 days before exam date: $1,215
- Less than 5 days before exam date:
If the reason for cancellation IS approved by Prometric: $1,215
If the reason for cancellation IS NOT approved by Prometric: $965
Part II – Elective Examination Refund
- April 1 – May 1, 2026: $260
- Up to 5 days before exam date: $225
- Less than 5 days before exam date:
If the reason for cancellation IS approved by Prometric: $225
If the reason for cancellation IS NOT approved by Prometric: $190
Additional Prometric Cancellation Fee
- April 1 – May 1, 2026: $0
- Up to 31 days before exam date if you have scheduled a testing appointment: $25
- 30 days or less before exam date if you have scheduled a testing appointment: $35
No-Show Policy
Candidates who do not appear for their scheduled testing appointment and do not cancel through Prometric will forfeit all exam fees.
Conditional Examinees
Candidates who sit for an examination conditionally must provide confirmation of graduation by the required deadline. If NABNE does not receive confirmation, all exam fees will be forfeited.
Ineligible Candidates
Candidates who are determined to be ineligible will be refunded based on when the ineligibility was reported or discovered by NABNE. If NABNE receives confirmation after the exam has taken place, all exam fees will be forfeited.