NCA exam results: when they come out, the 50% pass mark, and rewriting

NCA results are generally released 10 to 12 weeks after the last exam in the session, the pass mark is 50%, and you can write each exam up to three times.

The questions we see after every sitting, answered from the NCA's own pages (checked 18 Oct 2026).

When do results come out?

Generally 10 to 12 weeks after the last scheduled exam in the session, or earlier if they're ready. You get an email once all results for the session are available. Examiners grade each exam together for consistency, so no one gets an early result.

What's the pass mark? 50%.

What's the letter in brackets beside my exam? The NCA's public pages don't explain it. Candidates widely report it shows which version of the exam you wrote, not a grade. If your portal shows something you don't understand, ask exam@flsc.ca rather than guessing.

If you didn't pass

• Attempts. You can write each exam three times. For a fourth and final attempt, you make a written request to the NCA's Executive Director, who may grant it, confirming you understand it will be your last. There are no fifth attempts: after four fails, you must complete that subject at a law school.
• Re-registering. You can register for the next sitting, but only once you have your result. Registration for the next offering often closes first, which usually pushes a re-write back about six months. If that happens to you, it's worth emailing exam@flsc.ca to ask what your options are.
• Reviewing your exam. You can review your failed exam free in the NCA Results Portal: your answers, the questions and the examiner's feedback memo. It's generally available three to four weeks after results are released, in a proctored online session.
• Appealing. An appeal must reach the NCA within two weeks of your exam becoming available for review. The fee is $250 plus tax. The grounds are narrow: you need specific evidence of a major error or injustice. Being close to passing, or personal or financial hardship, isn't enough. A different examiner re-marks accepted appeals, usually in two to four weeks.

What to change for the re-write

Read the examiner's memo closely: it's the most specific feedback you'll get. The common reasons people give for a fail are running out of time, stating rules without applying them, and studying from outdated materials. Our post on writing NCA answers covers all three.

Waiting for results? Reply with the subject and sitting you're waiting on; this is where people post when results drop. Please don't discuss the questions or your answers.

Sources: NCA FAQs, Exam review, Online exam rules