Plan your MRCP Part 1 with our complete 2026 exam calendar. For a full overview of what the exam involves, see our MRCP Part 1 Complete Guide 2026.
2026 MRCP Part 1 Exam Sittings
| Exam Sitting | Date | Applications Open | Applications Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 23 September 2026 | 14 July 2026 | 21 July 2026 |
2027 MRCP Part 1 Exam Sittings
| Exam Sitting | Date | Applications Open | Applications Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 20 January 2027 | 27 October 2026 | 3 November 2026 |
| May 2027 | 26 May 2027 | 9 March 2027 | 16 March 2027 |
| September 2027 | 29 September 2027 | 13 July 2027 | 20 July 2027 |
Applications open and close at 08:00 UK time. Results are released by 5 March, 9 July and 12 November 2027 respectively. Fees are £520 (UK) and £696 (international), and all three sittings are delivered in test centres.
Exam Fees 2026
| Candidate Location | Fee |
|---|---|
| UK-based | £520 |
| International | £696 |
Key Deadlines
- Applications: Closed 21 July 2026
- Reasonable adjustments: Deadline passed 28 July 2026 for the September sitting
- Results: Released 6 November 2026
How to Book
- Create an MRCP account on the MRCPUK website
- Select your exam sitting
- Choose your preferred test centre
- Pay the exam fee
- Receive your confirmation and venue details
Planning for the September 2026 Sitting
September 2026 is the final MRCP Part 1 sitting of the year, and it carries similar pass rates. With applications now closed, everything left is revision — and the biggest single choice is which question bank you drill against. Here’s how to plan for it:
- September 2026: Applications closed on 21 July. The exam is on Wednesday 23 September, the first in-centre-only sitting, with results due by Friday 6 November. Use the syllabus weightage to focus your run-in, and see our first-time pass strategy for a structured plan.
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Key Takeaways
- One sitting left in 2026: 23 September (applications closed 21 July)
- UK fee: £520 | International: £696 per attempt
- Applications closed 21 July 2026
- September 2026 onwards = in-centre testing only
- Results released 6 November 2026
- Book early — popular centres fill up fast
High-Yield Specialty Guides for MRCP Part 1
Go deeper on the highest-yield specialties with our consultant-written guides:
