About Exam Master

The PA-CAT (Physician Assistant College Admission Test) is a specialized standardized exam for PA program applicants. It assesses candidates' readiness for PA school, covering topics like anatomy, physiology, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and behavioral sciences. The PA-CAT provides PA programs with an additional tool to evaluate applicants' academic abilities and potential for success, helping admissions committees make informed decisions and ensuring students are well-prepared for the demanding studies and clinical responsibilities they will face in their training to become physician assistants.

There are no prerequisites to take the PA-CAT. To be eligible to schedule your exam date, register at pa-cat.com. After registration, you will receive your eligibility number within 24 hours, unless applying with special accommodations or for fee assistance (Resources for Candidates for additional information).

 To schedule your test day and time with Pearson Vue, you must have already:

1. Registered at PA-CAT;
2. Purchased your eligibility; and
3. Received a confirmation email with eligibility ID.

First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account by clicking on the Create Account button in the upper right corner. When creating your account and scheduling your exam, you will need your PA-CAT Eligibility number from your Eligibility Confirmation Email sent to you upon completion of the registration and purchasing your PA-CAT exam. You can also find this number on your Authorization to Test letter sent by Pearson VUE. You may schedule your appointment immediately after creating your account. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.

After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation email within 24 hours listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.

Test Center Policy

You must contact Pearson VUE or access your online Pearson VUE account to cancel your exam at least a minimum of 48 hours prior to your appointment. For cancellations occurring more than 48 hours but less than 30 days there is a $25 cancellation fee. Exams cancelled 30 days or more prior to the appointment will not incur a fee.

Exams cannot be cancelled less than 48 hours prior to your appointment. Failure to cancel in time or failure to appear for your appointment will result in the forfeiture of your exam fee. 

Online Policy (OnVUE Exam Administration)

Candidates can cancel or reschedule their exam at any time up to the appointment. Failure to cancel in time or failure to appear for your appointment will result in the forfeiture of your exam fee. 

Please review the Exam Master Refund Policy for additional information regarding refunds and eligibility.

Before starting your exam, you will have five minutes to accept the NDA Agreement. If you don’t read and agree to it within this time, your exam will end. To retake the test, you’ll have to purchase a new eligibility following the retake guidelines. Take a moment now to review the NDA Agreement so you’re familiar with it during your exam.