{"id":33112,"date":"2026-08-20T12:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=33112"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:41:33","slug":"pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"PEBC Evaluating Exam Removed\u2060 in 2027: Latest Up\u200bdate for\u200d I\u2060nternational Pharmacists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#Quick_Summary\" >Quick Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_Is_the_Latest_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Update_for_2027\" >What Is the Latest PEBC Evaluating Exam Update for 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#Is_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_No_Longer_Required\" >Is the PEBC Evaluating Exam No Longer Required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#When_Will_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Requirement_Be_Removed\" >When Will the PEBC Evaluating Exam Requirement Be Removed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_Is_the_New_PEBC_Pathway_for_International_Pharmacists\" >What Is the New PEBC Pathway for International Pharmacists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_Happens_After_PEBC_Document_Evaluation\" >What Happens After PEBC Document Evaluation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#PEBC_2027_Key_Dates_and_Deadlines\" >PEBC 2027 Key Dates and Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_Happens_to_the_October_2026_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam\" >What Happens to the October 2026 PEBC Evaluating Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#Who_Is_Eligible_for_the_New_PEBC_Pathway\" >Who Is Eligible for the New PEBC Pathway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_If_You_Have_Already_Passed_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam\" >What If You Have Already Passed the PEBC Evaluating Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_If_You_Failed_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Previously\" >What If You Failed the PEBC Evaluating Exam Previously?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_vs_Qualifying_Exam_Part_I_MCQ\" >PEBC Evaluating Exam vs Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#How_Many_Attempts_Are_Allowed_Under_the_New_PEBC_Pathway\" >How Many Attempts Are Allowed Under the New PEBC Pathway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#What_Should_International_Pharmacists_Do_Now\" >What Should International Pharmacists Do Now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pebc-evaluating-exam-removed-2027\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33112\" class=\"elementor elementor-33112\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d2f756 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d2f756\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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IPGs with a valid Document Evaluation can go straight to Part I (MCQ) of the Qualifying Exam without taking the Evaluating Exam first. The October 2026 Evaluating Exam will be the last one PEBC ever offers, and it becomes fully optional. If you already passed the Evaluating Exam, nothing changes for you. This update affects thousands of IPGs planning their Canada pharmacy licensure timeline.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>If you're an international pharmacy graduate working towards PEBC certification in Canada, there's a big change coming your way. PEBC has officially announced that the Pharmacist Evaluating Exam will no longer be a requirement starting January 2027. This means one less exam to worry about, but it also brings some new rules you need to understand before you plan your next steps. This blog covers exactly what's changing, who it affects, what stays the same, and what you should be doing right now depending on where you stand in your certification journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Latest_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Update_for_2027\"><\/span>What Is the Latest PEBC Evaluating Exam Update for 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>PEBC has announced that from January 2027, international pharmacy graduates will no longer need to pass the Pharmacist Evaluating Exam to get certified.<\/p>\r\n<p>This is an official update from PEBC, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, the national certification body for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Here's the core change:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IPGs go directly to Part I (MCQ) of the Qualifying Exam<\/li>\r\n<li>No need to clear the Evaluating Exam first<\/li>\r\n<li>Your Document Evaluation just needs to be valid and current<\/li>\r\n<li>PEBC is also increasing the number of Qualifying Exam sittings in 2027 to accommodate more candidates<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This change was communicated through PEBC's official announcement, updated August 10, 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_No_Longer_Required\"><\/span>Is the PEBC Evaluating Exam No Longer Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>No, the Evaluating Exam is not required anymore for most IPGs starting January 2027.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's the simple breakdown:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you haven't passed the Evaluating Exam yet, you don't need to take it going forward<\/li>\r\n<li>You can move straight into Part I (MCQ) of the Qualifying Exam, provided your Document Evaluation is valid<\/li>\r\n<li>If you already passed the Evaluating Exam (including June 2026), this change doesn't affect your pathway at all<\/li>\r\n<li>The October 2026 sitting is the final Evaluating Exam PEBC will ever offer, and it's optional for anyone currently enrolled<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Will_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Requirement_Be_Removed\"><\/span>When Will the PEBC Evaluating Exam Requirement Be Removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Evaluating Exam requirement is officially removed effective January 2027.<\/p>\r\n<p>A quick timeline of how this rolls out:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>October 2026: Last Evaluating Exam sitting (now optional for enrolled candidates)<\/li>\r\n<li>November 5, 2026: October 2026 Evaluating Exam results released<\/li>\r\n<li>January 2027 onwards: New pathway takes effect, no Evaluating Exam required for new applicants<\/li>\r\n<li>February 2027: First Qualifying Exam sitting under the fully new pathway<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>So if you're planning your exam timeline, anything from January 2027 onwards follows the new, simplified pathway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_New_PEBC_Pathway_for_International_Pharmacists\"><\/span>What Is the New PEBC Pathway for International Pharmacists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The new pathway lets IPGs go straight from Document Evaluation to Part I (MCQ), skipping the Evaluating Exam entirely.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's how the new pathway works step by step:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Complete Pharmacist Document Evaluation (valid for 5 years from approval)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Apply for and pass Part I (MCQ), this is mandatory before you can attempt Part II (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once you pass Part I (MCQ), your Document Evaluation no longer expires (only your photo needs renewal every 5 years)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Apply for and pass Part II (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Pass both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE) within three years of each other<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>This is different from the old pathway, where passing the Evaluating Exam first gave you flexibility to attempt Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE) in any order.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ee-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/pebc-qualifying-exam-mcq-preparation-course-canada\/\">Explore Our PEBC MCQ Course \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_PEBC_Document_Evaluation\"><\/span>What Happens After PEBC Document Evaluation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>After Document Evaluation, your next step depends on which pathway you fall under, but everyone must keep their Document Evaluation valid and current.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's what to keep in mind:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Document Evaluation is valid for 5 years from the date it's approved<\/li>\r\n<li>If you don't clear Part I (MCQ) within those 5 years, your Document Evaluation expires and you'll need Document Re-evaluation<\/li>\r\n<li>Document Evaluation\/Re-evaluation must be completed at least 2 business days before your exam's application deadline, but since this can't realistically be done in just 2 days, you should start well in advance<\/li>\r\n<li>Once you clear Part I (MCQ), Document Evaluation becomes permanent for the rest of your certification journey, only the photo needs renewal every 5 years<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table class=\"ee-table\">\r\n<thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Document Evaluation Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>Before passing Part I (MCQ)<\/td><td>Valid for 5 years, can expire<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>After passing Part I (MCQ)<\/td><td>Never expires<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>After passing Evaluating Exam (old pathway)<\/td><td>Never expires<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PEBC_2027_Key_Dates_and_Deadlines\"><\/span>PEBC 2027 Key Dates and Deadlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Here are the confirmed Qualifying Exam sittings and deadlines you should know about.<\/p>\r\n<table class=\"ee-table\">\r\n<thead><tr><th>Exam Session<\/th><th>MCQ Dates<\/th><th>OSCE Date<\/th><th>Application Deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td>November 2026<\/td><td>Nov 2\u20136, 2026<\/td><td>Nov 7, 2026<\/td><td>Aug 6, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>February 2027<\/td><td>Feb 10\u201325, 2027<\/td><td>Feb 21, 2027<\/td><td>Nov 19, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>May 2027<\/td><td>May 12\u201331, 2027<\/td><td>May 30, 2027<\/td><td>Feb 18, 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>July 2027 (MCQ only)<\/td><td>Jul 12\u201323, 2027<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>May 13, 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td>November 2027<\/td><td>Nov 1\u201312, 2027<\/td><td>Nov 6, 2027<\/td><td>Aug 5, 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>A few extra points worth noting:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The February 2027 sitting is the first Qualifying Exam under the fully new pathway<\/li>\r\n<li>PEBC is adding more Qualifying Exam sittings through 2027 to handle the shift in demand<\/li>\r\n<li>Application\/credential for February 2027 will be available in the Candidate Portal by August 28, 2026<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_the_October_2026_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam\"><\/span>What Happens to the October 2026 PEBC Evaluating Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>October 2026 is the last Pharmacist Evaluating Exam PEBC will offer, and it's now optional for anyone already enrolled.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you're enrolled in the October 2026 sitting, you have two choices:<\/p>\r\n<h3>Option 1: Take the exam anyway<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Useful as practice for Part I (MCQ), since it mirrors a similar exam setting<\/li>\r\n<li>You'll get a formal result and feedback report<\/li>\r\n<li>Your result won't affect your eligibility for Part I (MCQ) either way<\/li>\r\n<li>No refund is given once the exam is taken<\/li>\r\n<li>If you pass, you can attempt Part I (MCQ) and\/or Part II (OSCE) directly, without needing to clear Part I first<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Option 2: Withdraw for a refund<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Available if you applied and paid on or after April 30, 2026<\/li>\r\n<li>Withdrawal window for full refund: August 10\u201324, 2026<\/li>\r\n<li>After August 24, 2026, PEBC's standard withdrawal and refund policy applies instead<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Eligible_for_the_New_PEBC_Pathway\"><\/span>Who Is Eligible for the New PEBC Pathway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Any IPG with a valid Pharmacist Document Evaluation is eligible for the new pathway starting January 2027.<\/p>\r\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IPGs who are completely new to PEBC certification<\/li>\r\n<li>IPGs currently in progress with Document Evaluation<\/li>\r\n<li>IPGs who attempted the Evaluating Exam before but didn't pass<\/li>\r\n<li>IPGs who never attempted the Evaluating Exam at all<\/li>\r\n<li>Candidates who exhausted all 4 attempts at the Evaluating Exam (more on this below)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Note that this change does not apply to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Candidates who already passed the Evaluating Exam (they follow their existing pathway)<\/li>\r\n<li>Streamlined pathway candidates (they were already direct entry to Part I (MCQ), so nothing changes)<\/li>\r\n<li>US graduates from ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy programs (their pathway is unaffected)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_You_Have_Already_Passed_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam\"><\/span>What If You Have Already Passed the PEBC Evaluating Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you already passed the Evaluating Exam, including the June 2026 sitting, this update does not change anything for you.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's your pathway:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can apply for Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE) in any order, or even in the same session<\/li>\r\n<li>Your Document Evaluation stays valid for the rest of your certification journey and does not expire<\/li>\r\n<li>If you were previously unsuccessful at Part II (OSCE), you'll need to pass Part I (MCQ) before applying for OSCE again<\/li>\r\n<li>The next available Qualifying Exam is in February 2027, with applications opening in the Candidate Portal by August 28, 2026 and the deadline on November 19, 2026<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_You_Failed_the_PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_Previously\"><\/span>What If You Failed the PEBC Evaluating Exam Previously?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Even if you failed the Evaluating Exam before, including using up all 4 attempts, you can still continue with PEBC certification under the new pathway.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's what applies to you:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You are not required to complete any remediation activities that were listed in your third-attempt result letter<\/li>\r\n<li>You can proceed straight to Part I (MCQ) if your Document Evaluation is valid<\/li>\r\n<li>If you had a Candidate Portal account that was closed, it will be reactivated \u2014 don't create a new one<\/li>\r\n<li>If you never had a Portal account, you'll need to contact PEBC's Document Evaluation team to get set up<\/li>\r\n<li>At your own discretion, you can still complete remediation activities as prep, but you don't need to submit proof to PEBC<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PEBC_Evaluating_Exam_vs_Qualifying_Exam_Part_I_MCQ\"><\/span>PEBC Evaluating Exam vs Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Evaluating Exam and Part I (MCQ) are two different exams, but from 2027 onwards, only Part I (MCQ) is required for most IPGs.<\/p>\r\n<table 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candidates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ee-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/pebc-qualifying-exam-mcq-preparation-course-canada\/\">Start Your PEBC MCQ Prep \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Attempts_Are_Allowed_Under_the_New_PEBC_Pathway\"><\/span>How Many Attempts Are Allowed Under the New PEBC Pathway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You still get a maximum of 4 attempts each for Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE), same as before.<\/p>\r\n<p>This applies whether you're on the new pathway or the old one:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>4 attempts allowed for Part I (MCQ)<\/li>\r\n<li>4 attempts allowed for Part II (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n<li>If you're unsuccessful 3 times at either part, you'll be given specific remediation requirements in your third-attempt result letter<\/li>\r\n<li>This remediation requirement is separate from the old Evaluating Exam remediation rules, which no longer apply going forward<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_International_Pharmacists_Do_Now\"><\/span>What Should International Pharmacists Do Now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Right now, the best move is to check your Document Evaluation status and decide your next exam sitting based on your current stage.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here's a simple action checklist:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you haven't started Document Evaluation, begin the process now since it takes time to process<\/li>\r\n<li>If your Document Evaluation is close to expiring, plan for Document Re-evaluation early<\/li>\r\n<li>If you're enrolled in October 2026 Evaluating Exam, decide by August 24, 2026 whether to take it or withdraw for a refund<\/li>\r\n<li>If you're aiming for the February 2027 Qualifying Exam, watch for the Candidate Portal application opening around August 28, 2026<\/li>\r\n<li>Review the Qualifying Exam blueprint so your prep time matches the actual weightage of each competency area<\/li>\r\n<li>Use PEBC's upcoming readiness assessment tool (short sample MCQ available from mid-August 2026) to gauge where you stand<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you want structured help preparing for the exam that now sits at the centre of the pathway, Elite Expertise's <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/pebc-qualifying-exam-mcq-preparation-course-canada\/\">PEBC Qualifying exam<\/a> MCQ preparation course is built specifically for Part I (MCQ).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The removal of the Evaluating Exam requirement is one of the biggest changes to hit PEBC certification in recent years, and it genuinely simplifies things for most international pharmacy graduates. One less exam means less cost, less waiting, and a more direct route to Part I (MCQ). That said, the new pathway comes with its own rule, Part I (MCQ) must be cleared before you're eligible for Part II (OSCE), so there's no more choosing your own order like before. Whether you're brand new to PEBC certification or you've already cleared the Evaluating Exam, understanding exactly where you stand right now will help you plan your next exam sitting with confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>PEBC is removing the Pharmacist Evaluating Exam requirement for IPGs, effective January 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>October 2026 is the last Evaluating Exam PEBC will ever conduct<\/li>\r\n<li>IPGs can go directly to Part I (MCQ) with a valid Document Evaluation, no Evaluating Exam needed<\/li>\r\n<li>Under the new pathway, you must pass Part I (MCQ) before you're eligible for Part II (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n<li>If you already passed the Evaluating Exam, your certification pathway stays the same<\/li>\r\n<li>Document Evaluation is valid for 5 years and must stay current for your exam sitting<\/li>\r\n<li>You still get a maximum of 4 attempts each for Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n<li>Candidates enrolled in October 2026 Evaluating Exam can withdraw for a full refund until August 24, 2026<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3>Can I get a refund for the Evaluating Exam fee since it's no longer required?<\/h3>\r\n<p>No, as with all PEBC exams, there's no refund once the exam has been taken.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Do I need to complete remediation if I failed the Evaluating Exam three times?<\/h3>\r\n<p>No, you're not required to complete the remediation activities listed in your Evaluating Exam result letter to move to Part I (MCQ).<\/p>\r\n<h3>Can I continue with PEBC certification if I failed the Evaluating Exam four times?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Yes, you're eligible to continue under the new pathway. 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