MRCS Exam Dates and Fees 2026-2027
Part A and Part B sittings, application deadlines and published fees, gathered from the Royal Colleges' own listings. Last checked 24 October 2026. Dates and fees change, so always confirm on the booking page before you apply.
Check before you pay. This page summarises the listings of the Royal Colleges as seen on 24 October 2026. Venues can fill before the closing date. Official sources: RCS England Part A, RCS England Part B, RCSI, RCPSG.
MRCS Part A dates and fees
Part A is a computer-based test delivered online at Pearson test centres in the UK and internationally.
| Sitting | Exam date | Apply by | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 9 September 2026 | Closed (results 21 October 2026) | - |
| January 2027 | 13 January 2027 | 29 October 2026 | £670 (£790 in India, incl. 18% tax) |
| April 2027 | 29 April 2027 | 25 February 2027 | Not yet listed |
| September 2027 | 1 September 2027 | 1 July 2027 | Not yet listed |
RCSI lists the April 2027 closing date as 26 February 2027; apply before the earlier date to be safe. Prepare with the Part A question bank and the 12-week study plan.
MRCS Part B (OSCE) dates and fees
The Royal College of Surgeons of England lists a fee of £1,212 for its 2027 sittings below. Glasgow listed £1,177 for its 2026 sittings.
United Kingdom
| Sitting | Exam dates | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| London and Glasgow | 30 January - 14 February 2027 | 19 November 2026 |
| Manchester | 11 - 12 February 2027 | 19 November 2026 |
| UK (various) | 8 - 23 May 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| UK (various) | 2 - 17 October 2027 | 22 July 2027 |
Pakistan, India and other overseas centres
| Centre | Exam dates | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi, Pakistan | 5 - 10 December 2026 | Closed (3 September 2026) |
| Hyderabad, India | 11 - 13 January 2027 | 30 October 2026 |
| Lahore, Pakistan | 6 - 8 April 2027 | 7 January 2027 |
| Cairo, Egypt | 16 - 22 March 2027 | 18 December 2026 |
| Colombo, Sri Lanka | 6 - 7 June 2027 | 11 March 2027 |
| Cairo, Egypt | 11 - 17 July 2027 | 16 April 2027 |
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | 24 - 28 July 2027 | 29 April 2027 |
RCSI (Dublin and international)
| Centre | Exam dates | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 3 - 4 February 2027 | 20 November 2026 |
| Dublin | 11 - 12 May 2027 | 18 March 2027 |
| Dublin | 5 - 6 October 2027 | 23 July 2027 |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 16 - 17 January 2027 | 6 November 2026 |
| Penang, Malaysia | 14 - 15 August 2027 | 4 June 2027 |
| Cairo, Egypt | 17 - 18 September 2027 | 9 July 2027 |
RCSI states that once quotas are reached no further applications are accepted, even before the closing date. Other 2027 sittings (Bahrain, Sabah, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur September) are still to be confirmed. Practise your viva technique with the Part B OSCE simulator.
Before you apply
- Check eligibility, attempt limits and the seven-year Part A to Part B rule in the MRCS exam guide.
- Applications must reach the College by 5pm on the closing date.
- Fees are in pounds sterling; your bank may add conversion charges.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next MRCS Part A exam?
The next listed sitting is 13 January 2027 with a closing date of 29 October 2026. After that: 29 April 2027 (apply by 25 February 2027) and 1 September 2027 (apply by 1 July 2027).
What is the MRCS Part A fee?
The Royal College of Surgeons of England lists 670 pounds sterling for the January 2027 sitting. Candidates sitting in India pay 790 pounds because 18% tax is added.
What is the MRCS Part B fee?
The Royal College of Surgeons of England lists 1,212 pounds sterling for its 2027 Part B sittings at London, Glasgow, Manchester, Lahore, Colombo and Abu Dhabi.
Is there a late application?
Applications must reach the College by 5pm on the closing date, and places can run out before then. Apply early.