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NAVLE Testing Windows 2026: Dates, Deadlines, and How to Pick the Right One

The NAVLE now has three testing windows in 2026. See the exact dates, application deadlines, and which window makes sense based on your graduation timeline.

NAVLE Testing Windows 2026: Dates, Deadlines, and How to Pick the Right One

The NAVLE now has three testing windows per year, starting with the 2025–2026 cycle. The three windows are: October 15–November 15, 2025; March 1–21, 2026; and July 13–August 8, 2026. Each window has its own application deadline, and candidates must apply to ICVA well in advance.

For years, veterinary graduates had a single annual testing window. That changed with the 2025–2026 cycle when ICVA introduced a third window, giving candidates more flexibility in timing their licensure exam. But more options also mean more decisions — which window is right for you depends on your graduation date, your eligibility status, and how much dedicated study time you can realistically carve out.

This guide breaks down every window, every deadline, and every student scenario so you can make that decision with confidence.

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