In total, the MCAT is a 7 hour and 27-minute exam. The MCAT is the longest exam ever completed for most students. Given the length of the test, it is crucial to learn how to keep your stamina throughout the entire examination. However, it is essential to note that test-takers will not spend the whole time actively testing as there are tutorials, breaks, and surveys. The MCAT is 6 hours and 15 minutes of actual testing time without any optional time.

Section	Number of Questions	Number of Passages	Score Range	Time Allotted
Test-Day Certification				4 Minutes
Tutorial (Optional)				10 Minutes
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems	59 Questions	10 Passages	118 to 132	95 Minutes
Break (Optional)				10 Minutes
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)	53 Questions	9 Passages	118 to 132	90 Minutes
Break (Optional)				30 Minutes
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems	59 Questions	10 Passages	118 to 132	95 Minutes
Break (Optional)				10 Minutes
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior	59 Questions	10 Passages	118 to 132	95 Minutes
Void Exam Question				3 Minutes
Satisfaction Survey (Optional)				5 Minutes
MCAT Test Total	230 Questions	39 Passages	472 to 528	7 Hours 27 Minutes