If you want to take the PLAB test, you should have an acceptable overseas primary medical qualification and should have passed your English proficiency requirement. The PLAB exam assesses if your knowledge and skills are on par with doctorsbeginning the second year of their Foundation Programme training in the UK.

PLAB registration can be done through the GMC Online account. You can select available dates and pay the exam fees.

TCandidates can attempt both PLAB MCQ and PLAB Clinical four times

The PLAB exam is divided into two sections: PLAB 1 an MCQ-based exam, and PLAB 2 a clinical exam. You need to pass both exams to obtain a licence to practise.

PLAB 1 is a multiple-choice exam with 180 questions that must be answered within three hours.

PLAB 2 is a three-hour performance-based exam that assesses a candidate's clinical and professional skills. It consists of 16 stations, each lasting for 8 minutes.

The PLAB MCQ exam is conducted in numerous locations worldwide. Indian candidates can take the PLAB in the following locations: ● Bangalore ● Mumbai ● New Delhi ● Kolkata ● Chennai ● Hyderabad

Yes, you can cancel your PLAB booking by logging into your GMC Online account.

The pass rates for the PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 exams in 2023 were 72% and 62.9%, respectively.

The fee for PLAB 1 is £268 and for PLAB 2, it is £981.

You need to pass PLAB 2 within 3 years of passing PLAB 1.

PLAB 2 exams are held throughout the year. You can log into your account and check the available dates on the GMC Online website.

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The PLAB results will be available on the candidate’s GMC Online account under the 'My Tests' section.

Candidates require a provisional registration with a licence to practise to get foundation training in the UK.

Candidates who are eligible for the UK foundation program include: • Graduates from the UK medical schools nominated by their institution • UK medical school graduates who have completed their degree more than two years before the start of the programme and have been deemed eligible through the UKFPO’s eligibility process • Graduates from non-UK medical schools who have also been deemed eligible through the UKFPO’s Eligibility process.

The Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) is a certification that confirms a doctor has achieved the necessary foundation competencies to apply for specialty training programs in the UK. This certificate must be signed by a Consultant or equivalent. To qualify for a training program, applicants must demonstrate that they have both met foundation-level competencies and completed the required clinical experience. By completing the CREST form, applicants can confirm they have fulfilled these requirements and apply directly for specialty training. The updated CREST form link for 2024 is provided below: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/foundation-competencies/certificate-of-readiness/crest

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