The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) has announced the date for the 2026 Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry (ACMO) Exam – it will be administered at over 220 U.S. Pearson VUE Professional Centers on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Important Notes
This exam is administered once per year.
Registration Opens: July 29, 2025
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2026
Extended Registration: May 23-29, 2026
The ACMO exam has a 2-tiered fee structure and there is a significantly reduced fee if you sit for the exam during the residency-year in which you complete your residency program. Exam Fees.
Since the availability of seats at some test centers may be limited, candidates are encouraged to register as soon as possible to reduce the likelihood of having to travel a long distance to the next available test center.