The MRCP Part 1 assesses a comprehensive range of medical knowledge, skills, and conduct outlined in the UK Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training/Internal Medicine Training. MRCP UK Part One marks the initial stage in a series of evaluations designed to align with the advancement of trainees enrolled in the UK's Core Medical Training/Internal Medical Training program. It supplements prior assessments by introducing distinctive content and enhancing the learning trajectory.
Eligibility for MRCP UK Part 1
The MRCPUK Part 1 is the initial exam available to physicians with a minimum of 12 months of postgraduate experience in medical practice.
MRCPUK Part 1 Exam Dates 2024
MRCP part 1 Application must be done within the opening and closing dates.
UK-based candidates can appear in online exams from their homes. However, from the 2023/4 diet, International students must appear for centre-based exams.
MRCP UK Part 1 Application Deadlines
| - |
2024/1 |
2024/2 |
2024/3 |
2024/4 |
| Application period |
06-13Nov 23 |
05 -12 Feb 24 |
03 -10 June 24 |
05 -12 Aug 24 |
| Exam date |
24-Jan-24 |
17-Apr-24 |
14-Aug-24 |
16-Oct-24 |
| deadline |
20-Nov-23 |
19-Feb-24 |
17-Jun-24 |
19-Aug-24 |
| Results by |
23-Feb-24 |
17-May-24 |
13-Sep-24 |
15-Nov-24 |
MRCP UK Exam Centres in India
The MRCP Part 1 online Exam was conducted at 6 Indian centres, the highest among all countries.
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Kerala
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
MRCP Part 1 Test Fee
The MRCP Part 1 fee is £616 for International Students against the MRCP test price for UK Students, which is £460. For Indian students, the MRCP cost in INR is approx. 65,000.
MRCP Part 1 Exam format
The MRCP Part 1 exam pattern is structured to assess a candidate's knowledge of the clinical sciences
- MRCP 1 Exam is a One-day exam
- Two Papers, three-hour each
- 100 multiple-choice, best-of-five questions per Paper
- In the MRCP Part 1 marking system, the correct answer is awarded +1 mark, with No negative marking for wrong answers
- No images based Question will be asked in the MRCP part 1 Exam
- Computer-based, at a test centre internationally or online via a proctoring service in the UK.
Speciality wise Bifurcation of MCQs
Below is the number of Question asked from various speciality in the MRCP 1 Exam
| Specialty |
Number of questions* |
| Cardiology |
14 |
| Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
15 |
| Clinical sciences** |
25 |
| Dermatology |
8 |
| Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic medicine |
14 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
14 |
| Geriatric medicine |
8 |
| Haematology |
10 |
| Infectious diseases |
14 |
| Neurology |
14 |
| Oncology |
5 |
| Medical ophthalmology |
4 |
| Palliative medicine and end-of-life care |
4 |
| Psychiatry |
9 |
| Renal medicine |
14 |
| Respiratory medicine |
14 |
| Rheumatology |
14 |
| Total |
200 |
* The data mentioned above are tentative, and actual may differ.
** Clinical sciences comprise:
| Specialty |
Number of questions* |
| Cell, molecular and membrane biology |
2 |
| Clinical anatomy |
3 |
| Clinical biochemistry and metabolism |
4 |
| Clinical physiology |
4 |
| Genetics |
3 |
| Immunology |
4 |
| Statistics, epidemiology and evidence-based medicine |
5 |
MRCP Part 1 Passing Mark
To pass Part 1 of the MRCP exam, you must get a mark higher than 540. After tallying the correct answers in the two papers, most scores will range from 200 to 800.
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