PassADC is an online study platform for the Australian Dental Council (ADC) Part 1 written exam. It includes 1,390 verified MCQs across all 10 subjects, 87 lessons, 33 OSCE clinical case walkthroughs, 3 full-length timed readiness trials and a 24/7 AI tutor - built for overseas-trained dentists.

How much does PassADC cost?

There's a free tier with all 87 lessons, 50 practice MCQs per day and one full 140-question readiness trial. Pro costs $49 AUD/month or $199 AUD per 6 months (about $33/month). Subscriptions cancel anytime and come with a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Does PassADC include full-length ADC-style mock exams?

Yes. PassADC includes 3 Practice-Readiness Trials that mirror the real ADC Part 1 format: 140 questions, a 4-hour timer and official blueprint subject weighting, with a full answer review after submission. Trial 1 is free.

Is PassADC affiliated with the Australian Dental Council?

No. PassADC is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Australian Dental Council.

What happens if I don't pass the ADC Part 1?

Members who complete the program and don't pass receive free Pro access until their next attempt - no forms, no questions.

How is PassADC different from cohort coaching courses?

There are no enrolment dates or cohorts to wait for - you start immediately, pay a fraction of the typical ~US$1,050 cohort price, and get a 24/7 AI tutor that explains any question in plain English instead of scheduled Zoom calls.

What is the ADC Part 1 exam?

The ADC Part 1 is the written examination overseas-trained dentists must pass on the Australian Dental Council pathway. It is a computer-based, 280-question MCQ exam delivered over two consecutive days at Pearson VUE test centres worldwide.

How should I prepare for ADC Part 1?

The framework that consistently works: diagnose your weak subjects across all 10 areas, prioritise high-weight weak subjects, practise 200-400 scenario-based MCQs per week, and sit at least 2 full-length timed mocks before booking the exam.

How long does ADC Part 1 preparation take?

Most working dentists need 8-12 weeks at 1.5-2 focused hours per day. Full-time preparation can compress this to 6-8 weeks. Unstructured longer study rarely beats targeted 10-week plans.

What is the ADC Part 1 pass rate?

The ADC Annual Report 2024-25 reports an overall written-examination pass rate of 12% (404 of 3,325 candidates), down from 41% in 2023-24 (1,209 of 2,925). These are all-candidate figures, not first-attempt rates. The ADC does not publish a cause for the decline.

What does ADC Part 1 preparation cost?

The ADC written examination fee is AUD $2,122 per attempt (adc.org.au). Preparation costs range from AUD $19/month or $89 per 6 months (PassADC, self-paced) to US$1,050+ for cohort coaching.

Where can I sit the ADC Part 1 exam?

The written exam runs at Pearson VUE centres worldwide - you don't need to travel to Australia for Part 1. Common centres include Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Karachi, Lahore, London, Dubai and Auckland.

ADC Part 1 Preparation: Everything You Need in One Hub

The ADC Part 1 is the written examination on the Australian Dental Council pathway for overseas-trained dentists. It's a 280-question, scenario-based MCQ exam (56 clinical scenarios × 5 questions) across 13 official disciplines and four competency clusters, and preparing for it well is what separates the candidates who pass from the majority who don't.

This hub is your complete ADC Part 1 preparation map - the exam format, all 10 subjects, your question bank, mock exams, and how to build a study plan that actually works.

Where do you actually stand?

6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.

How PassADC prepares you for ADC Part 1

Every high-scoring candidate follows the same four-step loop:

1. Diagnose

Take a readiness check weighted to the official ADC blueprint. See exactly where you stand - not guesses.

2. Prioritise

Focus on high-weight weak subjects first. Oral Surgery at 55% beats Community at 40%.

3. Practise

200-400 scenario-based MCQs per week. Every wrong answer explained the same day.

4. Simulate

2-3 full-length timed mocks before you book the exam. Never rehearse for the first time on exam day.

Your ADC Part 1 preparation pages

ADC Part 1 Question Bank

1,390 ADC-style MCQs with per-option explanations.

ADC Part 1 Mock Exam

Full 140-question timed readiness trials.

ADC Part 1 Study Guide

8-week study plan, timeline and subject priority.

ADC Part 1 Cost Breakdown

Fees in AUD, USD, GBP, INR, PKR - full budget.

ADC Part 1 Pass Rate

Official ADC results: 41% (2023-24) and 12% (2024-25).

How to Pass ADC Part 1

The complete first-attempt playbook.

ADC Part 1 subjects (blueprint & weighting)

Our subject guides map onto the 13 official ADC disciplines. The weighting shown is the official target % for the discipline(s) each guide covers (ADC handbook, Rev E 2025):

Operative / Restorative DentistryRestorative 14%

Paediatric DentistryPaeds & ortho 10%

OrthodonticsPaeds & ortho 10%

Community & Preventive DentistryPreventive 10% · Infection control 5%

Periodontics9%

Oral Medicine & PathologyOral med & path 7% · General medicine 8%

Endodontics7% · Dental emergencies 8%

Oral Surgery7% · Pain & anxiety 5%

ProsthodonticsFixed 5% · Removable 5%

PharmacologyAssessed across disciplines · 10%

Full topic coverage, high-yield areas and classic exam traps are broken out in each subject guide above. Start with the highest-weight subject you scored weakest on in your readiness check.

Country-specific ADC Part 1 cost guides

India (₹) · Pakistan (PKR) · All currencies (AUD, USD, GBP, INR, PKR, AED)

Where do you actually stand?

6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ADC Part 1 really that hard? The exam isn't tricky - it's wide. 13 disciplines, 280 questions, and you must pass all four competency clusters. Candidates who prep with structure and full-length mocks consistently pass. Candidates who prep by re-reading textbooks or hoarding recalled files consistently don't.

Do I need a cohort course to pass? No. Cohort courses (~US$1,050+) work but so does self-paced structured prep (AUD $89/6 months) for a fraction of the cost. The structure is what matters - not the delivery format.

How many MCQs should I practise? 200-400 per week is the sweet spot for most candidates. More than that and retention drops without proper review; less and you don't get the scenario-recognition reps you need.

When should I book the exam? Only after your full-length timed mock scores are consistently at readiness level. Booking earlier because "the next window is closing" is the top reason AUD $2,122 gets burned on failed attempts.