# NextGen UBE Format, Sessions, and Question Types

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## Overview

The format matters because the NextGen UBE is not just a renamed legacy exam. It is a computer-based exam with a different question mix, a different pacing rhythm, and a stronger emphasis on integrated lawyering tasks.

## The NextGen UBE is a 9-hour, 1.5-day exam

NCBE’s official NextGen UBE materials describe a 9-hour exam delivered across three three-hour sessions. For the first administrations covered by the current examinees’ guide, the test dates are July 28-29, 2026 and February 23-24, 2027. The exam is fully computer-based, so format practice is part of the study task rather than an afterthought.

- Three sessions total, each three hours long.
- Delivered on a secure digital testing platform.
- The exam is administered in February and July on the published NextGen dates.
Sources: nextgen-overview, nextgen-guide

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## Primary law and source anchors

- **NCBE NextGen UBE overview**: Official launch dates, adoption map, jurisdiction rollout table, and primary examinee entrypoint. (https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen)
- **Official Examinees’ Guide to the NextGen UBE**: Official structure, timing, score scale, question mix, and exam-day expectations for July 2026 through February 2027. (https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/NCBE-NextGen-UBE-Examinees-Guide%20J26-F27.pdf)
- **NextGen UBE Blueprint, July 2026-February 2027**: Official weighting and question-type breakdown, including standalone multiple-choice, integrated question sets, and performance tasks. (https://www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/NCBE-NextGen-UBE-Blueprint.pdf)

## Related pages

- [NextGen UBE Guide | BarPrepPlay](https://nextgen.barprepplay.com/)
- [NextGen Foundational Topics Guide](https://nextgen.barprepplay.com/foundational-topics/)