# 043 - NCARB's 2026 ARE Exam Changes: What You Need to Know

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Published: 2025-11-11T18:22:00+00:00
Episode link: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/2026-are-exam-changes/
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## Resource

NCARB has officially announced the 2026 ARE exam changes affecting AXP, case studies, and 12 exam objectives across five divisions. This comprehensive breakdown explains what's actually changing, when these changes take effect, and exactly how they'll impact your path to licensure. After analyzing all the objective changes NCARB didn't want to discuss in their webinar, I'm walking you through every detail you need to know. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Want the complete written analysis with all objective numbers and deeper details? Read the full blog post for this ARE podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/2026-are-exam-changes/ Come study with us! - Check out our ARE 101 Courses - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-study-materials/ - Check out our PcM 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-practice-management/ - Check out our PjM 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-project-management/ - Check out our CE 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-construction-and-evaluation/ - Check out our PA 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/programming-analysis-101-are-5-0-exam-prep/ - Check out our Mechanical Systems 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-mechanical-systems-101/ - Check out our Building Codes 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-building-codes-101/ - Check out our AIA Contracts 101 course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-aia-contracts-101/ - Check out our ARE Boot Camp Interactive Coaching (10-week program): https://youngarchitect.com/arebootcamp/ ✅ NEXT STEPS: If you found this breakdown helpful, SUBSCRIBE to The Architect Exam Podcast for weekly ARE prep content.

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