Inep Revalida 2026/2 is on 13 September 2026. See exam times, what to bring and key dates. Plan when to arrive and what to do next with this quick guide.
Brazil · Inep · 2026/2
Sunday, 13 September 2026
13:30–18:30 Brasília time
The Revalida — First Stage exam timetable for 2026/2 helps you plan your final revision, travel and exam-day arrival. Organised by the Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep), this examination is part of the process for revalidating medical degrees awarded outside Brazil. The first-stage objective examination takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, from 13:30 to 18:30, Brasília time. You will have five hours for 100 multiple-choice questions. Gates close at 13:00, so plan your journey around the arrival deadline. Below, you can check the paper schedule, what to bring, confirmation-card information and the dates for answer keys, appeals and results. Keep your confirmation card handy and check Inep’s notices before travelling.
7 days to go as of 6 September 2026. Use the remaining week for focused revision and checking your travel plans.
Revalida 2026/2 paper timetable
There is one five-hour first-stage objective examination. Check your confirmation card for the assigned venue and any approved individual arrangements.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical/objective medical examination — 100 multiple-choice questions | Sunday | 13:30–18:30 Brasília time | 5 hours |
For your revision plan, use the RevisionTown Date Calculator to count the days between study sessions and the exam.
Key things to know
- Check your venue before travelling. The confirmation card has been available in Sistema Revalida since 4 September. Check the address and leave time for transport delays.
- Pack the essentials. Bring a valid identification document and a black-ink ballpoint pen with a transparent barrel. The confirmation card is recommended, although presenting it is not compulsory. Foreign candidates should check Inep’s accepted identification list.
- Store prohibited items as instructed. Calculators, watches, notes and other prohibited belongings must be placed in the supplied envelope. Switch electronics off and follow the invigilator’s instructions.
- Check approved assistance. If you requested specialised assistance, confirm the arrangements on your card. The timetable above shows the standard duration.
- Keep your follow-up dates together. Note the documentation-upload window and updated answer-key appeal dates below, so that an exam-day focus does not make you miss the next deadline.
Confirmation card, answer keys and results
The 17 August update moved confirmation-card availability to 4 September and set answer-key appeals for 15–17 September. Check Sistema Revalida for your individual notices and submission instructions.
| What happens | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Confirmation card available | 4 September 2026 |
| Objective examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Medical-course completion documents: upload window | 14–19 September 2026 |
| Preliminary answer key | 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary answer-key appeals — updated window | 15–17 September 2026 |
| Medical-course documentation result | 9 October 2026 |
| Medical-course documentation appeals | 14–16 October 2026 |
| Medical-course documentation appeal result | 9 November 2026 |
| Definitive answer key and first-stage result | 4 December 2026 |
Earlier registration and assistance deadlines
| Step | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration | 16–23 June 2026; closing at 23:59 Brasília time |
| Fee payment deadline | 26 June 2026 |
| Specialised-assistance preliminary result | 29 June 2026 |
| Specialised-assistance appeals | 29 June–2 July 2026 |
| Specialised-assistance appeal result | 8 July 2026 |
These application and assistance windows have closed.
Revalida — First Stage 2026/2 FAQs
When is Revalida — First Stage in 2026/2?
The Revalida 2026/2 First Stage takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026. The objective examination runs from 13:30 to 18:30, Brasília time.
How long is the Revalida 2026/2 first-stage paper?
The standard examination lasts five hours. It is one objective medical examination with 100 multiple-choice questions. If you have approved specialised assistance, check the arrangements shown on your confirmation card.
What time does Revalida 2026/2 start?
The examination starts at 13:30 and finishes at 18:30. These are Brasília times (BRT, UTC−3). Gates close earlier, at 13:00.
When do the gates open and close?
Gates open at 12:00 and close at 13:00, Brasília time. Aim to arrive near opening time so that you have time to locate your room and complete identification checks.
Where can I find my Revalida confirmation card?
The confirmation card became available on 4 September 2026 in Sistema Revalida. Check your test-centre address, registration details and any approved specialised assistance before exam day.
What should I bring to the Revalida first-stage examination?
Bring a valid identification document and a black-ink ballpoint pen with a transparent barrel. Inep also recommends bringing your confirmation card. Check the official identification list for Brazilian and foreign candidates.
Can I use a calculator or wear a watch?
Calculators and watches are not permitted for use during the examination. Follow the invigilator’s instructions for storing prohibited belongings in the supplied sealed envelope, with electronics switched off.
Is the confirmation card compulsory?
Presenting the confirmation card is not compulsory, but Inep recommends bringing it. A valid identification document is required. The card is useful for checking the venue and your individual arrangements.
When will the preliminary answer key and appeals open?
The preliminary answer key is scheduled for 15 September 2026. The updated appeal window is 15–17 September 2026. Use Sistema Revalida and follow the instructions for your question-paper version.
When are the Revalida 2026/2 First Stage results?
The definitive answer key and final first-stage result are scheduled for 4 December 2026. Check your individual result through Sistema Revalida.
Does passing the first stage finish medical-degree revalidation?
The first stage is part of the revalidation process. Passing it does not by itself complete medical-degree revalidation; consult Inep and the participating university for the remaining requirements.
Are these times local to every Brazilian test centre?
The published schedule follows Brasília time (BRT, UTC−3). If you are in another time zone, check the corresponding local arrival time and your confirmation card before travelling.
Official Revalida information
Recheck Inep’s latest notices before exam day. Your confirmation card gives your assigned venue and individual arrangements.