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Section 1 — Before You Begin
Apply for NCA assessment at nca.legal ($400 CAD + applicable taxes)
Receive NCA assessment letter with assigned subjects
Read the complete NCA information page at nca.legal/exams/
Check the 2026 exam schedule at thencahub.com/nca-exam-dates-2026/
Calculate your total costs at thencahub.com/nca-cost-calculator/
Take the free readiness score at thencahub.com/#readiness
Section 2 — Study Preparation
Download free chapter sample at thencahub.com/free-chapter
Get study notes for your assigned subjects at thencahub.com/notes/
Read the NCA exam format guide at thencahub.com/blog/article-a2-nca-exam-format/
Section 3 — Register and Prepare
Register for your exam in the NCA portal (opens ~8 weeks before session)
Pay exam fee ($500 CAD + taxes per subject — verified at nca.legal)
Complete MonitorEDU tech check at schedule.monitoredu.com
Prepare your physical notes for open-book exam (printed, organised)
Complete one full 3-hour mock exam under exam conditions
Check MonitorEDU rules for permitted materials
Section 4 — Exam Day
Test internet connection and MonitorEDU setup the day before
Prepare printed notes (hard copy only — no electronic devices permitted)
Complete identity verification via MonitorEDU
Sit your 3-hour open-book exam
Section 5 — After Your Exam
Wait 10-12 weeks for results (verified at nca.legal)
Check NCA portal for results
If passed: apply for next subject or begin LRW at cpled.ca — if not passed: review examiner memo, prepare for resit using updated notes