Short answer
51.3%all candidates, 2025
Of 2,308 candidates who sat the BCPS certification exam in 2025, 1,184 passed (51.3%). Of the 1,760 sitting it for the first time, 984 passed (55.9%).
Source: BPS, Continuous Testing 2025 Examination Results · as of October 27, 2026
1BCPS results by BPS release
| Release | Cohort | Sat | Passed | Share passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025, released Jan 28, 2026 | All candidates | 2,308 | 1,184 | 51.3% |
| 2025 | First-time | 1,760 | 984 | 55.9% |
| 2025 | Recertification exam | 220 | 147 | 66.8% |
| 2024 continuous testing, released Jan 28, 2025 | All candidates | 771 | 486 | 63% |
| 2024 continuous testing | First-time | 636 | 442 | 69% |
| March/April 2024, released Jun 20, 2024 | All candidates | 1,256 | 749 | 60% |
| March/April 2024 | First-time | 960 | 660 | 69% |
All candidates includes first-time and repeat attempts. BPS reported 2024 in two releases; each is shown as published and they are not combined here.
2What the figures can carry
Each share describes the people who sat in that period, so it moves with who sat, including how many were repeat candidates. BPS prints first-time candidates on their own row, and that row is the closer comparison if this is your first attempt.
Searches for BCPS exam difficulty often land on pages that turn these numbers into a verdict. BPS publishes no difficulty rating. The standard is a scaled 500, criterion-referenced and equated across forms (BPS Examination Scoring), so a year with a smaller share passing does not mean the bar moved. The mechanics are on the BCPS passing score page.
The 2025 recertification row (66.8%) covers certificants sitting the recertification exam, a different group, and says nothing about first attempts.
A failed attempt has a cost too: the retake application is $300 if you failed within the past year (BPS fees page). Every other fee is on BCPS exam cost, and the attempt limits are on the BCPS retake policy page.
3Reading BCPS results
Where does BPS publish these numbers?
In results releases on bpsweb.org; the 2025 figures came out January 28, 2026 (2025 release).
Does this site publish its own success figures?
No. The only results here are the BPS-published pass rates above. We make no claim about outcomes for anyone using our cases or our app.
Where can I see BCPS beside other BPS credentials?
The comparison of BPS credentials sets BCPS next to the other specialties, with each figure cited.
4References
- BPS, Continuous Testing 2025 Certification and Recertification Examination Results. Published January 28, 2026. As of October 27, 2026.
- BPS, Continuous Testing 2024 Certification and Recertification Examination Results. Published January 28, 2025. As of October 27, 2026.
- BPS, March/April 2024 Certification and Recertification Examination Results. Published June 20, 2024. As of October 27, 2026.
- BPS, Examination Scoring. Scaled 500, equating. As of October 27, 2026.
- BPS, Upcoming Deadlines, Dates, and Fees. Retake fee. As of October 27, 2026.
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