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How many times can I take the NAVLE, and has the policy changed recently?
NAVLE - Scoring, Retakes, Exam Security & GrievancesEffective with the March 2026 testing window, every candidate — regardless of testing history — receives five fresh attempts. Attempts made before December 1, 2025, do not count against this new limit, and the prior waiver process has been discontinued entirely in favor of this flat, equal 5-attempt rule for everyone, including candidates who had already used five or more attempts under the old system.
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