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    PEBC Exam Dates 2025: Important Deadlines, Registration & Test Schedule

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    Created On : Jun 28, 2025 Updated On : Jun 28, 2025 4 min read

    Key Takeaways

    • Find the important dates concerning the exam. 
    • Understand the complete PEBC examination schedule to plan your attempt. 
    • Choose the right centre for the Evaluating and the Qualifying exam after carefully assessing this guide. 

    The Pharmacy Evaluating Board of Canada conducts the Evaluating and Qualifying Exam several times a year. The exams are a chance for overseas-trained pharmacists to prove their efficiency and slide into Canada’s healthcare setup. If you are also a PEBC aspirant, today we’ll inform you about the PEBC exam date 2025 and the complete schedule. This will help you plan your attempt in a timely manner and be completely prepared for the exam. So let’s get started!

    PEBC Exam Dates 2025

    Here’s a table summarising the PEBC 2025 exam dates, application deadlines, and result dates.

    Examination NameExamination Date(s)Application Start DateApplication Deadline (12 PM ET)Results Date (12 PM ET)Centres
    May 2025 PEBC Qualifying Exam (MCQ)20 May 2025
    21 May 2025
    22 May 2025
    23 May 2025
    24 May 2025
    26 May 2025
    27 May 2025    		Jan 10, 202520 Feb 20257 July 2025Prometric test centre near you
    May 2025 PEBC Qualifying Exam (OSCE)May 25, 202510 Jan 202520 Feb 20257 July 2025Calgary,Edmonto, Halifax, Hamilton, Kingston, London (ON), Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo, Winnipeg
    June 2025 PEBC Evaluating Exam26 June 202515 Jan 20256 Mar 202528 July 2025Prometric test centre near you
    October 2025 PEBC Evaluating Exam1 Oct 20252 May 20253 July 202529 Oct 2025Prometric test centre near you
    Oct/Nov 2025 PEBC Qualifying Exam (MCQ)Oct 28-Nov 1, Nov 3-4, 202530 May 20257 Aug 202518 Dec 2025Prometric test centre near you
    Oct/Nov 2025 PEBC Qualifying Exam (OSCE)8 Nov 202530 May 20257 Aug 202518 Dec 2025Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Kingston, London (ON), Montreal**, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo

    PEBC Exam Date Change Policy

    • For the CBT, you can reschedule or change your test centre 48 hours before the beginning of the exam window. 
    • For the Part II (OSCE/OSPE) exam, you can only change your exam site in case of a valid reason. You must support your reason, such as a change of residence, with ample proof, and contact PEBC with a request to change your centre. 
    • A rescheduling fee is applied if the changes are made within 29 days of the exam.

    Also Read: PEBC Exam Syllabus

    PEBC Exam Centres

    Overseas-trained pharmacists can take the PEBC exam from their home country. Here is the list of exam centres:

    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    • Ahmedabad, India
    • Alexandria, Egypt
    • Amman, Jordan
    • Ankara, Turkey
    • Beirut, Lebanon
    • Bengaluru, India
    • Cairo, Egypt
    • Calgary, Canada - Alberta
    • Cebu City, Philippines
    • Chennai, India
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Durban, South Africa
    • Edmonton, Canada - Alberta
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Gurgaon, India
    • Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia
    • Hamilton, Canada - Ontario
    • Hyderabad, India
    • Islamabad, Pakistan
    • Istanbul, Turke
    • Izmir, Turkey
    • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Kampala, Uganda
    • Karachi, Pakistan
    • Kolkata, India
    • Kuwait, Kuwait
    • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Lahore, Pakistan
    • London, Canada - Ontario
    • Mississauga, Canada - Ontario
    • Montreal, Canada - Quebec
    • Moncton, Canada - New Brunswick
    • Mumbai, India
    • Muscat, Oman
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Toronto (North York), Canada - Ontario
    • Ottawa, Canada - Ontario
    • Ramallah, Palestine
    • Doha, Qatar
    • Regina, Canada - Saskatchewan
    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • St. John's, Canada - Newfoundland & Labrador
    • Toronto (Downtown), Canada - Ontario
    • Various Cities, United States
    • Vancouver, Canada - British Columbia
    • Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba

    Also Read: PEBC Exam Cost

    Dates and Schedule for Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam

    The Pharmacy Technician Qualifying exam is another exam conducted by the PEBC for pharmacy technicians. Here’s the date schedule for the same. 

    Examination NameExamination Date(s)Application Starts OnApplication Deadline (12 PM ET)Results Date (12 PM ET)Examination Centres
    Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ)10 September 202526 March 20255 June 202512 November 2025
    • Calgary
    • Edmonton
    • Halifax
    • Hamilton
    • London (ON)
    • Mississauga (Peel)
    • Moncton
    • Montreal
    • Ottawa
    • Regina
    • Saskatoon
    • St. John's
    • Toronto
    • Toronto (North York)
    • Vancouver
    • Winnipeg
    Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Part II (OSPE)14 September 202526 March 20255 June 202512 November 2025
    • Edmonton
    • Halifax
    • London (ON)
    • Ottawa
    • Saskatoon
    • St. John's
    • Toronto
    • Vancouver
    • Waterloo

    Note-

    • You can take the PTQE exam at the nearest Prometric centres in your home country.
    • You can choose an OSPE centre based on location availability and your preferences.

    Final Words

    Comprehend the dates and timelines and plan and schedule the PEBC examination for the year 2025. You still have 2 opportunities to take the attempt. Don’t let anything stop you from achieving your goal of registering as a pharmacist in Canada in 2025. 

    If you want to take the October PEBC examination with a guarantee of success, partner with Academically today. Our expert-led course can help you clear the examination in your first attempt, before 2025 ends.

     

    FAQs

    Q- In which months is the PEBC examination conducted?

    Ans- PEBC exam happens thrice a year, generally in May, June, and October/November.

    Q- What is the application deadline for the October 2025 Qualifying Exam?

    Ans- You need to apply latest by 7th August noon ET. After that the link will be invalid.

    Q- Where can I take the PEBC OSCE exam?

    Ans- PEBC conducts the OSCE exam in multiple centres across Canada. There are several OSCE centres across Canada, in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary,and Edmonton. You can choose a centre for your test.

    Q- When will the results for the May 2025 PEBC Qualifying Exam be released?

    Ans- You will receive the results on July 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET.

    Q- In which months does the Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam occur?

    Ans- The PTQE exam is conducted once a year, generally in the month of September.
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