MRCP 2024: Exam Dates, Fees & Exam Centres
MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians) is a postgraduate diploma awarded by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
The MRCP exam comprises three parts:
- MRCP(UK) Part 1: This written exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and is intended to evaluate a candidate’s grasp of the fundamental sciences as well as their capacity to apply that knowledge in clinical settings.
- MRCP(UK) Part 2: This section also has multiple-choice questions and is geared toward clinical medical knowledge and abilities. It assesses the candidate’s capacity to use clinical comprehension and knowledge for patient diagnosis, research, and management.
- MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical (PACES): PACES stands for Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills. The PACES is an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) used to evaluate applicants’ clinical abilities. Candidates are evaluated at a number of stations on their capacity to effectively communicate, obtain information, and perform clinical procedures.
The MRCP Part 1 and 2 are held four times a year whereas the frequency of PACES varies with the location.
After the successful completion of all three parts of the MRCP exam, you will be awarded with MRCP(UK) diploma that paves the way to your specialist internal medicine training in the UK. The certification for the MRCP(UK) is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) as a part of the UK postgraduate medical training programme and it follows the UK curricula and guidelines.
The blog mentions the MRCP Part 1 dates, MRCP Part 2 dates and MRCP PACES dates along with the schedule and MRCP exam fees of all three parts.
MRCP PART 1 WRITTEN EXAMINATION
MRCP Part 1 Exam Dates
The MRCP exam dates for Part 1 2024 are as follows:
- 24 January 2024
- 17 April 2024
- 14 August 2024
- 16 Oct 2024
MRCP Part 1 Exam Schedule and Fees
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Reasonable Adjustment Deadline | Results by | Fees |
2024/1 | 06 Nov 2023- 13 Nov 2023 | 24 Jan 2024 | 20 Nov 2023 | 23 Feb 2024 | £460(UK) £616(Int.) |
2024/2 | 05 Feb 2024- 12 Feb 2024 | 17 Apr 2024 | 19 Feb 2024 | 17 May 2024 | £460(UK) £616(Int.) |
2024/3 | 03 Jun 2024- 10 Jun 2024 | 14 Aug 2024 | 17 Jun 2024 | 13 Sep 2024 | £460(UK) £616(Int.) |
2024/4 | 05 Aug 2024-12 Aug 2024 | 16 Oct 2024 | 19 Aug 2024 | 15 Nov 2024 | £460(UK) £616(Int.) |
Note: The application process and fee for the Hong Kong centres are different.
MRCP Part 1 Exam Centres in India
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kerala
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
Must Read: How to Pass MRCP Part 1 in First Attempt?
MRCP PART 2 WRITTEN EXAMINATION
MRCP Part 2 Exam Dates
The exam dates for MRCP Part 2 are as follows:
- 21 Feb 2024
- 15 May 2024
- 11 Sep 2024
- 20 Nov 2024
MRCP Part 2 Exam Schedule and Fees
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Reasonable Adjustment Deadline | Exam Date | Results by |
2024/1 | 04 Dec 2023-11 Dec 2023 | 18 Dec 2023 | 21 Feb 2024 | 22 Mar 2024 |
2024/2 | 18 Mar 2024-25 Mar 2024 | 01 Apr 2024 | 15 May 2024 | 14 Jun 2024 |
2024/3 | 08 Jul 2024-15 Jul 2024 | 22 Jul 2024
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11 Sep 2024 | 11 Oct 2024
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2024/4 | 16 Sep 2024-23 Sep 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | 20 Nov 2024 | 20 Dec 2024 |
MRCP Part 2 Exam Centres in India
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kerala
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
Click here to know about the MRCP exam in detail.
MRCP PART 2 CLINICAL (PACES)
Following points to note:
- The exam dates for the MRCP 2 PACES exam are different for the different countries and centres. You must choose the exam centre and dates according to your feasibility.
- MRCP Part 2 PACES fees also vary from country to country.
MRCP Part 2 PACES Exam Schedule and Fees
The following table mentions the application dates according to the exam centre in India:
Bengaluru
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Dates | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 29 Feb 2024 – 2 Mar 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | Centre not running in this assessment period | |||
2024/3 | 17 Jun 2024 – 24 Jun 2024 | 24 Oct 2024- 26 Oct 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
Chennai
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 18 Mar 2024- 22 Mar 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | Centre not running in this assessment period |
Hyderabad
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 15 Mar 2024 – 17 Mar 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | To be confirmed |
Kochi
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 22 Feb 2024- 24 Feb 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | To be confirmed |
Kolkata
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 5 Apr 2024- 7 Apr 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | To be confirmed |
New Delhi
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 28 Mar 2024- 31 Mar 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | To be confirmed |
Pondicherry
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 8 Feb 2024- 10 Feb 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | To be confirmed | |||
2024/3 | To be confirmed |
Pune
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | 9 Oct 2023- 16 Oct 2023 | 12 Mar 2024- 17 Mar 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/2 | Centre not running in this assessment period |
Thiruvananthapuram
MRCP Exam 2024 | Application Period | Exam Date | Admission Documents Sent | Fees |
2024/1 | Centre not running during this assessment period | |||
2024/2 | 19 Feb 2024- 26 Feb 2024 | 5 Jun 2024- 8 Jun 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date | £1202 |
2024/3 | 17 Jun 2024- 24 Jun 2024 | 27 Nov 2024 – 30 Nov 2024 | Approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam date
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£1202 |
UK 2024 Application Dates
Diets | Application Open | Application Close | Assessment Period | Fees |
2024/1 | 13 Nov 2023 | 20 Nov 2023 | Late January – End of March | £657 |
2024/2 | 25 March 2024 | 01 April 2024 | Early June- Early August | £657 |
2024/3 | 22 July 2023 | 29 July 2024 | Late September – Early December
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£657 |
Exam Centres for MRCP 2 PACES in India
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- New Delhi
- Pondicherry
- Pune
- Thiruvananthapuram
Cracking MRCP will be a significant achievement in the field of medicine that opens up various career opportunities. To ace your MRCP Part 1 preparation, you can enroll in the ‘Cracking MRCP Part 1’ online course by eminent faculty, Dr. Gurpreet Singh Wander and Dr. Archith Boloor. The course is crafted based on the curriculum designed by The Royal College of Physicians. It provides access to video lectures, webinars & video archives, practice assessments, notes, high-yield questions, e-chapters, mock papers and performance tracking assistance by providing a leaderboard.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Is MRCP done after MBBS?
Ans. Yes, you can sit in the MRCP exam only after completing the MBBS. Along with the MBBS degree, you must have a minimum of 12 months of postgraduate experience in medicine.
Q2. What is the fee for the MRCP exam for Indian students?
Ans. The fee for the MRCP Part 1 and 2 is £616 for candidates other than UK (including Indian students )while for MRCP Part 2 Clinical (PACES), the fee is £1202 for Indian students.
Q3. Can we take the MRCP exam in India?
Ans. Yes, you can take the MRCP exam in India. In India, you can take the MRCP exam at the following locations: Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. In addition to these, MRCP PACES is also conducted at Bengaluru, Kochi, Pondicherry, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram.