***NEW CHANGES STARTING SPRING 2026***
- Streamlined content: revised blueprints reduce overlap across exams and align topics more clearly. each exam covers two design phases.
- Smarter Studying: the new structure helps candidates focus their perparation more efficiently by clarifying topic areas for each exam.
- PRAC becomes IDIX: The current PRAC (Practicum) exam will be replaced by a more intuitive IDIX (intuitive) exam.
NCIDQ Registration Process (CIDQ Dates and Deadlines)
Exam Calendar:
Applications Accepted: August 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 Exam Payment & Scheduling Begins: January 3 – March 31
Registration and Scheduling Ends: March 31, 2026
Exams Administered: April 1 – April 30
Per CIDQ:
COMPLETE PAID APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN
August 1st though January 31st will be reviewed for the Spring 2026 NCIDQ Exam
*CIDQ strongly recommends scheduling early to ensure seat availability and choice of dates. Registered (purchased) exams must be taken in the current administration and cannot be rolled over to a different administration. CIDQ cannot guarantee available seat and time for any candidate who waits to final days to begin process to schedule their exam.
Exam Day Rules|CIDQ
Admission Letter – Contact NCIDQ if you have not received within 10 days of the exam date. BEFORE Day of Exam – Drive by testing location and confirm proper parking location + map out route.
Day of Exam – Arrive BEFORE testing times listed to check in with proctor.
What to Bring (REQUIRED)
Current ID with photograph of you (i.e. driver’s license)
Note: Unofficial results for the IDFX and the IDPX will be available shortly after completing the exams. Official results and Prac results will be sent within 6-8 weeks of the exam
TIP: When arriving at the testing center, do not bring in any valuables. You will not be able to take anything into the computer testing room. Either a white board/marker or paper/pencil will be provided for your use. There is a 10 minute time frame allotted to become familiar with the computer and the layout. Once becoming familiar with the computer, use the white board/paper to write down any notes that you may be concerned with forgetting; i.e. codes, dimensions and so forth.
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