What Is the AMC CAT MCQ Exam?
The AMC CAT MCQ is the computer-adaptive multiple-choice examination of the Australian Medical Council. It is the first assessment in the AMC's standard pathway for international medical graduates seeking general registration with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA.
💡 Breadth is the challenge
The AMC CAT spans the whole of clinical practice in one sitting. Because it's adaptive and you can't revisit questions, broad, confident coverage across every discipline matters more than deep focus on a favourite area.
The Exam
Computer-Adaptive MCQ
Single-best-answer items; difficulty adapts to your performance and you answer one question at a time.
Result & Pathway
Scaled Score
After the MCQ, complete the AMC Clinical Examination or an approved workplace-based assessment, then register.
✓ Commit and move on
You can't return to earlier questions in an adaptive test. Practise making a confident decision and moving forward — dwelling costs time you need for the breadth ahead.
AMC CAT MCQ High-Yield Disciplines
- Adult Health (Medicine): the largest share — cardiology, respiratory, endocrine, GI, renal and more.
- Surgery: acute abdomen, trauma principles, peri-operative care, common surgical presentations.
- Women's Health (O&G): antenatal care, obstetric emergencies, contraception, common gynaecology.
- Child Health (Paediatrics): development, immunisation, the unwell child, safeguarding.
- Mental Health (Psychiatry): diagnosis, first-line management, risk and the Mental Health framework.
- Population Health & Ethics: screening, prevention, evidence and professional practice.
💡 Think Australian context
The AMC rewards management aligned with Australian guidelines and practice. Practising guideline-based MCQs trains you to recognise the expected answer, not just a globally reasonable one.
How to Prepare for the AMC CAT MCQ
Most candidates need 8–12 weeks of question-led preparation. See our licensing-exam guides on the MedLumen blog.
Week 1–3 · Adult Health Core
Anchor on medicine, the biggest block
Work adult-health MCQs system by system, reviewing every explanation and noting Australian first-line management.
Week 4–7 · Discipline Sweep
Surgery, women's & child health, mental health
Cover the remaining disciplines in timed blocks. The exam's breadth means you can't afford a weak discipline — let analytics target them.
Week 8–10 · Mocks
Timed, mixed full-length mocks
Sit full mocks to build pace and adaptive-style decisiveness, then re-drill weak areas.
Final Week · Review
Bookmarks and weak areas only
Review bookmarked questions and your lowest-accuracy disciplines; rest before exam day.
Why MedLumen for the AMC CAT MCQ?
🤖AI Adaptive Selection
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📊Discipline Analytics
Track accuracy across every discipline and see whether you're clearing the AMC standard.
📋Full-Length Mocks
Timed mocks that build pace and decisive, adaptive-style answering.
📖Guideline Explanations
Every answer explains the management expected in Australian practice.
🔄Unlimited Resets
Reset and re-run the bank as many times as you need.
AMC CAT MCQ Curriculum Coverage
The question bank spans every AMC discipline. Explore by area:
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Frequently Asked Questions About the AMC CAT MCQ
What is the AMC CAT MCQ exam?
The Australian Medical Council's computer-adaptive MCQ — the first assessment in the standard pathway for IMGs seeking general registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA.
How is it structured?
150 A-type single-best-answer questions (around 120 scored, the rest pilot) over about 3.5 hours, computer-adaptive, with no going back to earlier questions.
What disciplines does it cover?
Adult health (medicine), surgery, women's health, child health, mental health, and population health and ethics — emphasising diagnosis and safe management in Australian practice.
What's the pass mark?
A scaled score with the pass standard set by the AMC (around 250 is commonly referenced). Practice-test performance is the best readiness indicator.
What comes after the MCQ?
The AMC Clinical Examination or an approved workplace-based assessment, then application for general registration. Some doctors use the competent-authority or specialist pathways instead.
Is it computer-adaptive?
Yes — item difficulty adapts to your performance and you answer one question at a time without returning, so decisive, broad coverage matters.
How long should I prepare?
Usually 8–12 weeks of question-led prep with explanation review and timed mocks.
Is there a free AMC trial?
Yes — a 7-day free trial with full access to the bank, mocks and analytics, no card required.
Can I prepare on my phone?
Yes. The AMC CAT bank is on iOS and Android with real-time sync.
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