Exam Schedule

MRCOG Part 1 Exam Dates 2025 & 2026

The MRCOG Part 1 examination is held twice a year — in March and September. Here are the key dates, registration deadlines and how to plan your preparation around each sitting.

Important Note

⚠️ Exact exam dates are set by the RCOG and published on their official website. Dates below are indicative based on historical patterns. Always verify on rcog.org.uk before registering.

2025 Exam Dates

March 2025Past
Registration opens

October 2024

Registration closes

January 2025

Exam window

Mid-March 2025

Results expected

April/May 2025

September 2025Upcoming
Registration opens

April 2025

Registration closes

July 2025

Exam window

Mid-September 2025

Results expected

October/November 2025

2026 Exam Dates

March 2026
Registration opens

October 2025

Registration closes

January 2026

Exam window

Mid-March 2026

Results expected

April/May 2026

September 2026
Registration opens

April 2026

Registration closes

July 2026

Exam window

Mid-September 2026

Results expected

October/November 2026

Preparation Timeline

Work backwards from your chosen exam date to build your study plan:

12–16 weeks before

Begin structured study — start with high-yield subjects (Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Genetics)

10 weeks before

Register for the exam on the RCOG website before the registration deadline

8 weeks before

Increase daily question practice to 40–50 questions per day

4 weeks before

Switch to exam mode — full timed mock papers, targeted weak subject revision

1 week before

Light practice only (20–30 questions/day) — focus on confidence, not new learning

Day before

Review your notes briefly, prepare logistics, sleep well

Registration: Step by Step

  1. 1Go to rcog.org.uk and log in to your RCOG account (create one if needed)
  2. 2Navigate to Examinations → MRCOG Part 1
  3. 3Select your preferred sitting date and exam centre
  4. 4Pay the exam fee (typically £430–£480 for UK candidates, more for overseas)
  5. 5Download your admission ticket approximately 2–4 weeks before the exam

Start preparing today

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