Exam Details & Pattern

What are the documents required to apply for PLAB?

The documents required include proof of qualifications, curriculum vitae (CV), evidence of training, medical registration, ID proof, and other supporting documents.

 

Fees for booking after 1 April 2023

  • PLAB1 – £255
  • PLAB2 – £934

For information about cancellation fees, visit the link

It should not take more than 1.5 – 2 years if diligently prepared

You can attempt the exam a maximum of four times.

If you’ve failed the exam four times, you can apply for one final attempt after 2 years from the date of the last attempt. However, candidates need to demonstrate evidence of additional learning over a 12-month period and make an application to GMC

 

You must pass PLAB 2 within three years of the date you passed PLAB 1.

 

Part 1 is a written multiple-choice exam, with 180 single-best-answer questions

 

PLAB 2 is made up of 16 scenarios, each lasting eight minutes.

 

PLAB1 is held four times a year in the UK as well as across many locations in the world. You need to open a GMC account online. Visit the link for exam dates (Link)