AMC Exam Fees 2025-2026: Complete Cost Breakdown

Understanding the full cost of the AMC pathway is crucial for planning your journey to Australian medical registration. Here's a complete breakdown of all fees you'll encounter.

AMC MCQ (CAT) Examination Fees

Current Fee: AUD $2,920

Good news for IMGs: The AMC reduced the MCQ authorization fee from $3,124 to $2,920 effective July 2, 2024. The AMC has confirmed no increase is planned for 2025.

This fee includes:

• 12-month authorization period
• One examination attempt
• Access to the free AMC MCQ preparation app (210 practice questions)

Additional MCQ-Related Fees

Service	Fee (AUD)
Result verification	$107
Cancellation fee	$1,460

AMC Clinical Examination Fees

Major Fee Reduction from July 2025

The AMC has announced significant fee reductions for the Clinical exam:

Exam Type	Previous Fee	New Fee (from 1 July 2025)	Savings
In-person Clinical	$3,991	$3,000	$991
Online Clinical	$4,391	$3,400	$991

Note: Candidates who already paid the previous fee and are scheduled between July-September 2025 will receive an automatic refund of $991.

AHPRA Registration Fees

After passing both AMC exams, you'll need to register with AHPRA:

Fee Type	Amount (AUD)
Application for Provisional Registration	$720
Registration Fee (Provisional)	$506
Total Initial Registration	$1,226
Annual Renewal	~$890-1,100

Total Pathway Cost Summary

Here's what to budget for the complete AMC standard pathway:

Stage	Cost (AUD)
AMC MCQ Authorization	$2,920
AMC Clinical Exam (from July 2025)	$3,000
AHPRA Initial Registration	$1,226
Minimum Total	$7,146

Additional Potential Costs

Item	Estimated Cost
English test (OET/IELTS/PTE)	$475 - $587
Document verification (ECFMG/EPIC)	$400 - $600
Certified translations	$50 - $200
Result re-checks (if needed)	$107
Repeat attempts	$2,920 (MCQ) / $3,000 (Clinical)

Fee Payment Tips

1. Timing Your MCQ Payment

• Pay when you're ready to sit within 12 months
• Authorization cannot be extended or paused
• Consider your preparation timeline carefully

2. Clinical Exam Fee Strategy

• If possible, schedule after July 1, 2025, to benefit from the reduced fee
• Online option costs slightly more but offers flexibility

3. Budget for Contingencies

• Plan for potential repeat attempts
• Factor in living expenses during preparation
• Consider test preparation course costs

Comparison: AMC vs Other Pathways

Pathway	Approximate Total Cost
AMC Standard (MCQ + Clinical)	$7,000 - $10,000
Competent Authority (specialist)	$6,000 - $12,000
Specialist Assessment	$8,000 - $15,000

Financial Planning Resources

Payment Methods

• Credit/debit card
• Bank transfer
• Some candidates use education loans

Tax Considerations

• Exam fees may be tax-deductible as self-education expenses
• Keep all receipts for your tax return
• Consult a tax professional familiar with IMG expenses

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Fees current as of December 2024. Always verify with the AMC official website for the most up-to-date information.