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MCCQE1 Question Bank: 2,600+ Practice Questions in English and French

The MCCQE — the exam known as MCCQE Part I until April 1, 2026 — is the 230-question test that decides whether you can practise medicine in Canada. mccQbank is 2,600+ questions written to the MCC blueprint by Canadian physicians, every one in English and French, with a worked explanation on each. 100% money-back pass guarantee on bundle plans — conditions apply.

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MCCQE1 exam-style questions in the bank today, with 300 more in final review — every one in English and French, with a full explanation.
Count taken from the question bank on October 22, 2026. The latest release added 199 questions on October 20, 2026. The next 300 are with our reviewers now and will be added as they clear.
199
added in the latest release
October 20, 2026
129
Population Health, Ethics & Epidemiology
the PHEE module
2
languages
English and French, question and explanation

What the MCCQE actually tests

The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) — called MCCQE Part I until April 1, 2026 — is the computer-based multiple-choice exam that stands between you and a licence to practise medicine in Canada. It assesses medical knowledge and clinical decision-making at the level expected of a graduating Canadian medical student, weighted evenly across health promotion, acute care, chronic care and psychosocial care — with a quarter of the marks on communication and a fifth on professional behaviour. That is the Canadian material that US-focused prep leaves out, and it is what mccQbank's 2,600+ questions are written to.

Format230 multiple-choice questions, in two sections of 115
TimeUp to 2 hours 40 minutes per section, with an optional break between them
ScoringReported on a 300–600 scale. Pass score: 439 (set July 2025; mean 450, standard deviation 30)
BlueprintHealth promotion & illness prevention, acute, chronic, psychosocial — 25% (±5) each. By physician activity: management 35%, communication 25%, assessment/diagnosis 20%, professional behaviours 20%
AttemptsUp to 4. After a third attempt you wait one year from the result before the fourth
Results4 weeks after the last day of the January, August and October sessions; 5 weeks for April
2027 sessionsJan 19 – Feb 11  ·  Apr 27 – Jun 1  ·  Aug 10 – Sep 7  ·  Oct 5 – 26

Sources: Medical Council of Canada — MCCQE overview, results and scoring, eligibility, scheduling, blueprint and the name-change notice. Checked September 2026.

MCCQE questions candidates actually ask

Short answers, straight from the MCC's published rules.

What score do you need to pass the MCCQE?
439 on the 300–600 scale. The MCC set this pass score after a standard-setting exercise in July 2025 and it stays in place until the next one. The scale's mean is 450 with a standard deviation of 30, so a pass sits a little under the average candidate.
How many questions is the MCCQE, and how long does it take?
230 multiple-choice questions in two sections of 115. You get up to 2 hours 40 minutes for each section, with an optional break between them. The Clinical Decision-Making (short-answer) section was removed in 2025, so the whole exam is now multiple choice.
Is the MCCQE the same exam as MCCQE Part I?
Yes. On April 1, 2026 the MCC renamed the MCCQE Part I to simply the MCCQE. The purpose, format and place in the licensure pathway did not change. (MCCQE Part II was discontinued in 2021, which is why there is no longer a "Part I".)
How many times can you take the MCCQE?
Up to four times. After a third unsuccessful attempt you must wait one year from the date you receive the result before applying for the fourth.
When do MCCQE results come out?
Four weeks after the last day of the January, August and October sessions, and five weeks after the April session. For the extended August–October 2026 session, results are released in batches, each four weeks after its final exam date.
Is UWorld enough for the MCCQE?
UWorld is built for the USMLE. It is strong for clinical reasoning, but it is not written to the MCC blueprint, and Canadian-specific material — screening intervals, immunisation schedules, referral thresholds, ethics and health law as practised in Canada — is where most candidates find the gap. If you already have it, use it for reasoning; make sure whatever you use for the MCCQE itself covers the Canadian material, in the exam's own format.
What is the best way to prepare for the MCCQE?
Work the blueprint, not a US syllabus: practise timed 115-question blocks, review every explanation (right and wrong), and track weak categories by dimension of care. mccQbank gives you 2,600+ questions written to the MCC blueprint by Canadian physicians, each with a full explanation in English and French, plus timed and tutor modes, flashcards and a study planner. Try 30 questions free — no payment method needed.

The Real Challenges Behind MCCQE1 Prep

Overwhelming
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Resources

Weak Clinical
Reasoning

Hard to Identify
Weak Areas

Less Canadian
Material

Time
Management

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Time Management?

Managing time during exam prep can be challenging. mccQbank supports you with realistic timed practice, structured study paths, and analytics that show where you’re spending the most time.

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  • c) Learning roadmap - See your progress and upcoming topics.
  • d) Auto-updates - Planner adjusts when you add or miss tasks.

How mccQbank Supports Your Success

mccQbank is updated regularly, built by award-winning Canadian professors, and designed with high-quality explanations aligned with Canadian guidelines.

Struggling with weak areas?

mccQbank’s smart performance analytics pinpoint exactly where you’re struggling, so you can focus your study time where it matters most.

Our Solutions
Adaptive Learning

Adaptive learning that targets your strengths and weak spots.

  • a) Take a diagnostic test - Start with a short test to map strengths.
  • b) Get personalised plan - We build a learning path tailored to you.
  • c) Smart practice - Adaptive sessions focus on your weak topics.
  • d) Track & improve - Progress reports show gains and next steps.
Timed/Untimed Tests

Build endurance or learn at your own pace with customisable test modes.

  • a) Pick questions - Select topics, incorrect/saved/unsolved.
  • b) Choose timing - Timed or untimed to match your goals.
  • c) Take test - Take the test with an exam-style interface.
  • d) Review & repeat - Detailed reports and retry buttons for weak items.

Overwhelming MCC objectives?

mccQbank organizes MCC objectives into manageable, exam-focused topics so you can study with clarity instead of feeling overwhelmed.

Our Solutions
Flashcards

Research-backed flashcards to reinforce long-term recall.

  • a) My Sets - All your flashcards in one place.
  • b) Admin Sets - Use pre-made high-yield sets by mccQbank.
  • c) Create New - Make custom decks in seconds.
  • d) Spaced Review - Automatic scheduling for long-term memory.

Time Management?

Managing time during exam prep can be challenging. mccQbank supports you with realistic timed practice, structured study paths, and analytics that show where you’re spending the most time.

Our Solutions
Study Planner

A personalised study plan that adapts to you.

  • a) New plan - Pick your target date and study intensity.
  • b) Daily targets - Daily tasks auto-generated for your schedule.
  • c) Learning roadmap - See your progress and upcoming topics.
  • d) Auto-updates - Planner adjusts when you add or miss tasks.
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