COMLEX-USA Score Release Dates 2026
When do COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2-CE and Level 3 scores come out in 2026? Every NBOME release date by testing window, how to check, and what comes next
COMLEX-USA scores in 2026 come out on fixed dates that NBOME publishes for each testing window, not on a rolling basis. If you sat Level 1 between August 28 and September 23, your result posts on October 6, 2026. A Level 2-CE exam taken August 24 to September 9 posts on September 22, 2026. A Level 3 exam taken August 3 to 29 posts on October 8, 2026. NBOME's FAQ says scores are typically released before 5:00 PM Central on the release date, and its scoring page says scores are generally available within two to six weeks after a window closes for Level 1 and Level 2-CE (the FAQ says approximately four to six), and eight to ten weeks for Level 3. The full schedule for every window is below.
COMLEX-USA score release dates 2026: the official schedule
NBOME publishes a testing-window and score-release table for each examination cycle. The tables below reproduce the published dates for the 2026-2027 Level 1 and Level 2-CE cycles and the 2026 Level 3 cycle. NBOME says the dates are "subject to change contingent upon candidate scheduling" or testing-site limitations, so confirm against the official page before planning around a specific day.
Source: NBOME, COMLEX-USA Testing Windows & Score Release Dates, checked September 3, 2026.
Level 1
| Window opens | Window closes | Score release |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | June 13, 2026 | July 9, 2026 |
| June 14, 2026 | June 27, 2026 | July 21, 2026 |
| June 28, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| July 29, 2026 | August 27, 2026 | September 10, 2026 |
| August 28, 2026 | September 23, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| September 24, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |
| October 24, 2026 | November 25, 2026 | December 8, 2026 |
| November 26, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | January 12, 2027 |
| January 2, 2027 | January 27, 2027 | February 9, 2027 |
| January 28, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | March 23, 2027 |
| March 6, 2027 | April 10, 2027 | April 22, 2027 |
Level 2-CE
| Window opens | Window closes | Score release |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | June 27, 2026 | August 4, 2026 |
| June 28, 2026 | July 16, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 | August 4, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| August 5, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| August 24, 2026 | September 9, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| September 10, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| October 10, 2026 | November 10, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| November 12, 2026 | December 4, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | January 8, 2027 | January 21, 2027 |
| January 9, 2027 | February 12, 2027 | February 25, 2027 |
| February 13, 2027 | March 17, 2027 | March 30, 2027 |
| March 18, 2027 | April 24, 2027 | May 6, 2027 |
Level 3
Level 3 windows also carry a registration deadline, which NBOME lists alongside the release date.
| Window | Registration deadline | Score release |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 to February 7, 2026 | December 5, 2025 | April 2, 2026 |
| March 2 to 21, 2026 | January 21, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| April 6 to May 2, 2026 | February 25, 2026 | June 11, 2026 |
| May 18 to June 6, 2026 | April 8, 2026 | July 23, 2026 |
| June 22 to July 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| August 3 to 29, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | October 8, 2026 |
| September 14 to October 10, 2026 | August 5, 2026 | November 19, 2026 |
| October 26 to November 14, 2026 | September 16, 2026 | January 7, 2027 |
| November 30 to December 19, 2026 | October 21, 2026 | February 11, 2027 |
NBOME has also published a 2027 Level 3 cycle on the same page; its first window, January 13 to February 6, 2027, releases on April 8, 2027. Note that the gap between a window closing and the score posting is not constant: for Level 1 and Level 2-CE it runs from about two weeks (late-summer windows) to about five weeks (early-summer windows), and 2026 Level 3 dates fall roughly six to eight weeks after each window closes. The published date is the one that counts; the general guidance is a fallback for unscheduled windows.
How to check your COMLEX-USA score
- Sign in to the NBOME Portal. NBOME's scoring page says you "may access score reports for any COMLEX-USA examination through the NBOME Portal." That is the candidate channel; there is no separate results site.
- Open the "View Scores" tab. Score confirmation requests start from the same tab.
- Check after 5:00 PM Central. NBOME's FAQ says scores are typically released before 5:00 PM Central on the release date. Nothing at noon is not a delay.
- Save a copy. NBOME's FAQ says score reports are also shared with your college of osteopathic medicine or residency program, but keep the report for your own records.
What a delay means
If your release date has passed and the portal still shows nothing, work through these in order:
- Confirm you have the right window. Release dates follow the window you tested in, not the calendar month. A Level 2-CE exam on September 9 posts September 22; one taken the next day, September 10, posts October 22.
- Wait until the following business day. A report posted late on the release date is within normal operation.
- Check the official page for a revised date. NBOME says dates can change with candidate scheduling and testing-site limitations, and its FAQ says that if a delay is anticipated, candidates are notified by email, the NBOME website, and social media.
- Contact NBOME Client Services if the date has clearly passed with no result, with your NBOME ID and test date ready.
- Do not assume the worst. NBOME publishes one release date per window, not separate dates by outcome; a missing report points to a processing or account problem, not to your result.
What the score means
Level 1 is pass/fail only. NBOME announced on January 24, 2022 that Level 1 reporting would move "from a three-digit numeric score to 'Pass' or 'Fail' outcomes" for examinations taken on or after May 10, 2022. The report still includes a Formative Performance Profile comparing your overall and content-area performance to other first-time takers who passed, so read it even when the headline is one word.
Level 2-CE and Level 3 report a three-digit standard score and a pass/fail designation. The passing score is 400 for Level 2-CE and 350 for Level 3, and both reports include a graphical Performance Profile by content area. Because Level 1 no longer carries a number, Level 2-CE is the COMLEX-USA score residency programs can compare, which is why its release date matters for application timing.
Score confirmation is available. NBOME's FAQ says you can request one from the "View Scores" tab within 120 days of your examination date, for a fee listed on the NBOME site; Level 1 and Level 2-CE confirmations take about 10 business days and Level 3 about 15. It is a re-check of scoring, not a re-grade.
Getting your scores into ERAS and to licensing boards
A score posting in the NBOME Portal does not send anything anywhere. Two separate mechanisms do that:
- ERAS. NBOME's FAQ is blunt: scores are not sent to ERAS automatically, and "you must submit a request through ERAS to send your scores." If a Level 2-CE result lands in late September or October, when programs are already reviewing, confirm in MyERAS that the new score has actually been transmitted rather than assuming it went out.
- Certified transcripts. For state licensing boards and FCVS, request a certified transcript from the "Transcripts" page of your NBOME account. NBOME calls it "the only verification of scores the NBOME considers acceptable" for licensing agencies and FCVS; normal processing is within two business days of request and payment, and delivery is electronic to FCVS or participating state boards, with paper delivery for an extra fee. Current fees are listed in NBOME's FAQ.
Prepare for the next Level with your own materials
If you passed Level 1, the Level 2-CE window you are aiming for is already in the table above, and if your Performance Profile flagged two or three content areas, that is a study plan.
- Our guide to turning medical school lecture PDFs into a complete USMLE Step 1 study system applies just as well to COMLEX-USA: the sources are your own lecture decks and clerkship notes, and the questions and cards are built from them rather than from a generic bank.
- Upload the notes for your weakest content areas and use the flashcard maker to turn them into a deck. Scholarly schedules reviews with SM-2 spaced repetition, so missed cards come back sooner.
- Taking both exams? Our USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score release dates guide covers the USMLE side, which reports on a rolling two-to-four-week basis rather than fixed dates.
Scholarly is a source-grounded study workspace: bring your PDFs, recordings, and notes, and it produces flashcards, practice questions, study guides, and a chat grounded in those sources. The free plan includes one upload and one AI creation, enough to test it on a single lecture before your Level 2-CE prep.
FAQ
When do COMLEX Level 1 scores come out in 2026?
On the published date for your testing window. Remaining 2026 dates are September 10, October 6, November 5, and December 8, then January 12, 2027 for the window that closes December 31. Earlier 2026 windows released June 30, July 9, July 21, and August 11.
When do COMLEX Level 2-CE scores come out in 2026?
Remaining 2026 dates are September 15, September 22, October 22, November 24, and December 17. The December 5 to January 8 window releases January 21, 2027.
When do COMLEX Level 3 scores come out in 2026?
October 8 and November 19, 2026. The two final 2026 windows release January 7 and February 11, 2027. NBOME has also published the 2027 Level 3 cycle, starting with an April 8, 2027 release for the January 13 to February 6 window.
What time of day are COMLEX scores released?
NBOME's FAQ says scores are typically released before 5:00 PM Central on the release date.
Does COMLEX Level 1 still have a numeric score?
No. Level 1 exams taken on or after May 10, 2022 report Pass or Fail only, with a Formative Performance Profile. Level 2-CE and Level 3 still report three-digit scores, with passing scores of 400 and 350.
Are COMLEX scores sent to ERAS automatically?
No. You must submit a request through ERAS to send your scores, and it is worth confirming in MyERAS that any later score has been transmitted.
Sources
- NBOME, COMLEX-USA overview: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/
- NBOME, COMLEX-USA Testing Windows & Score Release Dates: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/testing-windows-score-release-dates/
- NBOME, Scoring and Reporting: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/scoring-and-reporting/
- NBOME, Frequently Asked Questions (score confirmation, ERAS, release timing): https://www.nbome.org/frequently-asked-questions/
- NBOME, Release of Certified Transcripts: https://www.nbome.org/assessments/comlex-usa/bulletin-of-information/release-of-certified-transcripts/
- NBOME, COMLEX-USA Level 1 to Eliminate Numeric Scores (January 24, 2022): https://www.nbome.org/news/comlex-usa-level-1-to-eliminate-numeric-scores/
- NBOME score release event pages: Level 1, August 28 to September 23, 2026 (https://www.nbome.org/event/level-1-score-release-8-28-2026-9-23-2026/); Level 2, August 24 to September 9, 2026 (https://www.nbome.org/event/level-2-score-release-8-24-2026-9-9-2026/); Level 3, August 3 to 29, 2026 (https://www.nbome.org/event/level-3-score-release-8-3-2026-8-29-2026/)
Last verified: September 3, 2026. NBOME states that release dates are subject to change; check the official schedule page above before relying on a specific day.
