Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (NCCPA)

NCCPA-administered for newly-graduated PAs. 300 Q in 5 blocks (60 each), 5h total. Pass ~350/800.

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PANCE exam at a glance

300
Questions
300
Minutes total
1
Section
50
Variants

PANCE section breakdown

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PANCE exam pattern?
Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (NCCPA) contains 300 questions across 1 section: PANCE (300 Q). Total duration is 300 minutes.
Does PANCE have negative marking?
No — PANCE has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
How is PANCE scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 800. PANCE (200-800, pass ~350).
How can I practise PANCE for free?
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What is the difficulty level of PANCE?
PANCE is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. NCCPA-administered for newly-graduated PAs. 300 Q in 5 blocks (60 each), 5h total. Pass ~350/800.

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