For more information about the three theory exams, including eligibility, fees, syllabus, how to apply and how to prepare, go to our Theory examinations page.
Upcoming exams - applications open now or soon
The application window for each exam is open up to 7 days for test centres, depending on your location. It is open 5 days for online invigilation.
FOP/TAS 2025.2
Exam date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Applications open: From Monday 7 April 2025 (09:30 UK time).
- Monday 7 April - Bahrain, Egypt, Hong Kong (test centre), Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, KSA, UAE, UK, Remote Invigilation Overseas, Remote Invigilation UK
- Tuesday 8 April - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Wednesday 9 April - Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 11 April 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 14 April 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Updates, 8 April 2025: Due to high demand for this diet, we have more online invigilation seats for UK trainees, without the usual eligibility requirements. We released more seats this morning for test centres in the UK.
Test centres:
- UK
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Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Southampton, Swansea, Warrington
- Bahrain
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Manama
- Egypt
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Cairo
- Jordan
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Amman
- Kuwait
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Salmiya
- Oman
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Muscat
- Qatar
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Doha
- KSA
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Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
- UAE
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- India
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Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Trivandrum
(Please note Ahmedabad and Chandigarh will not be available for AKP.)
- Pakistan
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Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan
- Sri Lanka
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Colombo
- Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur, Kuching
- Singapore
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Singapore
- Trinidad and Tobago
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Champs Fleurs
AKP 2025.3
Exam date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Applications open: From Monday 7 July 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 11 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 14 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
FOP/TAS 2025.3
Exam date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Applications open: From Monday 11 August 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 14 August 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 18 August 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Note on India, Malaysia and Middle East centres
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Due to post-pandemic cancellations and delays, there is a higher demand than usual for MRCPCH Clinical exam in these locations. Consider this when applying for theory exams in these locations, particularly where there is no MRCPCH Clinical exam centre.
Upcoming or recent exams - applications closed
AKP 2025.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
- Applications close: 14/17 March
FOP/TAS 2025.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
- Applications closed: 6/9 December 2024
AKP 2025.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Applications closed: 8/11 November 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
- Applications closed: 15 August 2024
AKP 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Applications closed: 5/11 July 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
- Applications closed: 12/18 April 2024
AKP 2024.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
- Applications closed: 8/14 March 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 21 February 2024
- Applications closed: 8/18 December 2023
AKP 2024.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 24 January 2024
- Applications closed: 10/19 November 2023
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