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

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 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

Chennai

Hyderabad

Kochi

Kolkata

New Delhi

Pondicherry

Pune

Thiruvananthapuram

UK 2024 Application Dates

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.

DigiOne and DigiNEET are powerful resources for students preparing for the MRCP exam, offering essential support throughout the journey.

DigiOne helps build a solid foundation in pre-clinical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, which are crucial for understanding the clinical concepts tested in MRCP. With expert-led video lectures, quizzes, and memory aids, it ensures deep comprehension and retention of core knowledge. DigiNEET, while designed for entrance exams like NEET PG and INI-CET, provides comprehensive content across all 19 MBBS subjects, including clinical disciplines crucial for the MRCP. It includes MCQs, mock tests, and revision tools like GEMS flashcards, helping students refine their clinical reasoning, tackle complex medical scenarios, and prepare effectively for the MRCP written exams. Together, DigiOne and DigiNEET equip students with the knowledge, skills, and exam strategies needed to excel in the MRCP.

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.