Candidates taking the first stage of Revalida 2026/2 on Sunday, September 13, need to separate two things: application rules and recommendations intended to reduce last-minute problems. Inep's updated schedule sets gate opening at 12:00 p.m., gate closing at 1:00 p.m., the start of the test at 1:30 p.m., and the end at 6:30 p.m., all according to Brasília time. Each candidate's test location must be checked on the Registration Confirmation Card available in the Revalida System.
What to check before leaving for the test
The confirmation card has been available since September 4. It shows the registration number, date, time and address of the test site, as well as any information about special accommodations or use of a social name. Inep recommends checking the document in advance and bringing it on test day, but presenting the card is not mandatory. It can be accessed through the Revalida System.
Identification, however, is required. Candidates must present an official photo ID. According to Inep's guidance, accepted documents may include the identification documents listed in the public notice, passport, Brazilian driver's license, work card and valid IDs issued by professional councils or orders. Digital photo IDs such as e-Título, digital driver's license, digital RG and digital National Identity Card (CIN) are covered when shown in official Brazilian government applications or Gov.br. Because the public notice and its amendments are the normative reference, candidates should verify the documentation applicable to their own case before traveling to the test site.
Revalida 2026/2 schedule for September 13
| Stage | Official time | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Gates open | 12:00 p.m. | This is when access to the test site begins. |
| Gates close | 1:00 p.m. | This is a schedule cutoff; arriving after it can prevent admission. |
| Test begins | 1:30 p.m. | The objective test begins after the gates have closed. |
| Test ends | 6:30 p.m. | This marks the scheduled end of the regular session. |
All times follow Brasília time. Candidates testing in another time zone or traveling long distances within the city should plan their route with extra time. That extra margin is practical advice; the official times above are the milestones published by Inep.
What is a rule and what is a recommendation
- Rule: present an official photo identification document under the conditions set out in the public notice.
- Rule: comply with the 1:00 p.m. gate-closing time and the other official application times.
- Inep recommendation: check the Registration Confirmation Card in advance and bring it on test day, even though it is not required for admission.
- Practical recommendation: review the route, travel time and address on the card before Sunday rather than relying on a last-minute lookup.
What the first stage is like
Inep states that the first stage of Revalida 2026/2 is an objective test with 100 multiple-choice questions. Each item has four options, A through D, with only one correct answer. The assessment is designed to evaluate clinical reasoning and medical decision-making. Passing this stage is required to move on to the practical stage of the exam.
Chronological checklist from September 13 to 17
- September 13, before 12:00 p.m.: be on the way to or already near the test site, with valid identification and the confirmation-card details checked.
- September 13, 12:00 p.m.: gates open.
- September 13, 1:00 p.m.: gates close.
- September 13, 1:30 p.m.: test begins.
- September 13, 6:30 p.m.: scheduled end of the test.
- September 15 to 17: monitor the preliminary answer-key versions and, if there are grounds, submit an appeal within the window announced by Inep.
How to approach an answer-key appeal
The updated period for appeals against the preliminary versions of the theoretical-test answer key runs from September 15 through 17. The key point is not to confuse disagreement with substantiation: an appeal must follow the procedure and criteria established by Inep in the system and in the public notice. Before submitting, check the relevant answer-key version, identify the question correctly and organize the reasoning concisely, using appropriate references when required.
Because schedules can be changed through amendments, the final check should always be made against official sources. Inep maintains the 2026 Revalida legislation page, the specific guidance for the first stage of Revalida 2026/2, and the September 4 notice confirming that test locations are already available on the confirmation card.
What happens after the appeal period?
In its August update, Inep listed December 4 as the expected date for the definitive first-stage result. Until then, candidates should monitor the Revalida System and the official legislation page for possible amendments. For test week, however, the priorities are straightforward: check the card, separate a valid ID, arrive before the gates close and observe the September 15–17 appeal window.
