RAC Devices Exam Cost, Eligibility & Registration Guide (2026)

If you're considering the RAC (Devices) certification, the practical questions usually come before the study questions: Do I even qualify? What does it cost? When can I sit the exam, and how do I actually register? This guide answers all four, using the current fee schedule and testing calendar published by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the organization that administers the RAC.

Are You Eligible for the RAC (Devices) Exam?

RAPS sets eligibility based on a combination of formal education and regulatory-related work experience. You qualify under any one of these paths:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) + a minimum of 3 years of regulatory or regulatory-related work experience

• Master's degree + a minimum of 2 years of regulatory or regulatory-related work experience

• Doctoral degree + a minimum of 1 year of regulatory or regulatory-related work experience

"Regulatory-related experience" is interpreted fairly broadly. It's not limited to job titles with "regulatory affairs" in them — quality assurance, quality control, clinical research, and regulatory project management work tied to bringing a healthcare product to market can all count, provided it's relevant to the RAC (Devices) scope (medical devices and IVDs).

Because eligibility is self-attested at application and can be checked, it's worth reviewing the current RAC (Devices) Candidate Guide on raps.org before applying, so your documented experience lines up with what RAPS expects to see.

How Much Does the RAC (Devices) Exam Cost in 2026?

Based on the current RAPS fee schedule for 2026 testing windows:

Exam fee — RAPS member: $605

Exam fee — non-member: $760

Membership savings: $155

Late transfer fee (after transfer deadline): $285

A few things worth knowing before you budget for this:

• Membership pays for itself fast. The $155 gap between member and non-member pricing is close to the cost of joining RAPS in the first place, so if you're even mildly interested in RAPS's other resources (webcasts, the RAPS library, further certifications), joining before you apply is usually the more economical route.

• Transfers and withdrawals aren't free after the deadline. If your plans change, transferring to a later window after the transfer deadline carries a $285 fee, and withdrawing an application carries its own administrative fee. Both are far cheaper if handled before the relevant deadline rather than after.

• The fee only covers the exam itself. Study materials, practice questions, and any RAPS prep toolboxes are priced and purchased separately.

RAC (Devices) 2026 Testing Windows

RAPS runs the RAC (Devices) exam in three windows per year, each with its own registration deadline:

• Spring 2026: Testing dates are 23 March – 24 April 2026, and the registration deadline is 12-Feb-26

• Summer 2026: Testing dates are 18 August – 11 September 2026, and the registration deadline is 09-Jul-26.

• Autumn 2026: Testing dates are 2 November – 4 December 2026, and the registration deadline is 24-Sep-26.

A timing note if you're reading this now: the Autumn 2026 registration deadline has already passed. If you're planning ahead, the next opportunity will be the Spring 2027 window — RAPS typically publishes those exact dates a few months in advance, so check the RAC exam schedule on raps.org for the confirmed testing dates and deadline once they're live.

How to Register for the RAC (Devices) Exam

1. Confirm your eligibility path against the current RAC (Devices) Candidate Guide and gather documentation of your education and regulatory-related work experience.

2. Decide whether to join RAPS first. If you'll save more on membership than the cost of joining, become a member (or confirm your membership is active) before you apply, so you're charged the member rate.

3. Submit your application and payment through RAPS at raps.org/certify-advance before the registration deadline for your chosen window. Applications and payment must be received by the deadline — late applications aren't processed.

4. Schedule your exam appointment with Pearson VUE (RAPS's testing partner) once your application is confirmed, choosing either an in-person testing center or online proctoring, within your testing window.

5. Sit the exam: 120 multiple-choice questions in a 2.5-hour session, reflecting the exam format RAPS introduced starting with the Spring 2026 cycle.

6. Wait for results, which RAPS typically releases some weeks after your testing window closes, sent directly to candidates.

Once You're Registered, Study for the Format That's Actually Being Tested

Getting registered is only half the challenge — the harder part is preparing for an exam that was restructured in 2026: expanded to 120 questions, extended to 2.5 hours, and reorganized into renamed, rebalanced domains (Strategic Planning, Design and Development, Process for Licensing/Registration/Renewals, and Post-Market Activities).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to take the RAC Devices exam? As of the 2026 fee schedule, it's $605 for RAPS members and $760 for non-members. Additional fees apply if you transfer after the transfer deadline ($285) or withdraw an application.

What are the eligibility requirements for RAC Devices? A bachelor's degree with 3 years of regulatory-related experience, a master's degree with 2 years, or a doctoral degree with 1 year.

How do I register for the RAC Devices exam? Applications and payment are submitted directly through RAPS at raps.org/certify-advance before the registration deadline for your chosen testing window; exams are then scheduled with Pearson VUE.

Is it cheaper to join RAPS before taking the RAC Devices exam? Often, yes. RAPS members pay $155 less for the exam than non-members, which can offset some or all of the cost of joining, especially if you'll also use other RAPS member benefits.

When is the next RAC Devices testing window? The 2026 windows are Spring (March–April), Summer (August–September), and Autumn (November–December). Registration deadlines fall roughly six weeks before each window opens — check raps.org for the next confirmed dates once they're published.

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Fee amounts, dates, and deadlines are set by RAPS and can change between cycles. This article reflects the published 2026 schedule as of late September 2026 — always verify current figures directly at raps.org before applying.