MRCP Part 1 Exam Pattern
                     MRCP Part 1 Exam Pattern
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MRCP stands for Membership of the Royal College of 
Physicians, and it is a postgraduate diploma in internal 
medicine. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, this diploma 
is a passage to the best careers in the medical field worldwide. 
It is well-known around the world and has special 
consideration in the UK, the UAE, Singapore, and Ireland. Its 
exam is designed to assess the skills and knowledge needed for 
treating the ailments.
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These exams are for those doctors who want to acquire 
specialty training from renowned educational institutes:
●       Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
●       Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
●       Royal College of Physicians of London
MRCP is divided into three parts:
●        MRCP Part 1 (Written Examination)
●        MRCP Part 2 (Written Examination)
●        MRCP Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)
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Here we will further discuss the MRCP Part 1 exam, which is 
an entry-level exam. The main aim of MRCP Part 1 is to test 
whether the medical graduate knows basic clinical sciences 
or not. The interesting thing about this exam is that it always 
covers the latest diseases from every specialty.
After you receive the certificate, you can also apply as a 
consultant physician in any private hospital across India. But 
still, the best advantage of this certificate is earning 
recognition worldwide.
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Steps for applying for the MRCP exam:
● The first thing you should do is register online through the 
official website named “My MRCP (UK)”.
● Before applying and confirming submission, you need to ensure 
that you have thoroughly checked all the details you mentioned.
● It is important to provide evidence of primary medical 
qualification (PMQ).
 ● After going through basic registration, you need to go to the 
section called “Upcoming Exams”.
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●  From this section, you will select the MRCP Part 1 exam.
● After that, you need to choose your respective country and city 
as the examination centre.
● It is important to mention whether you are training in the 
United Kingdom or not.
● After filling out all the requirements, kindly pay the 
examination fees.
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You will get an email for the successful submission of your 
application. If applicants have any limitations, then they should fill 
out an online declaration form along with the application.
Types of MRCP Exam
This exam is conducted in two modes:
Online mode: As the name suggests, this mode is conducted via an 
online proctored system. 
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It is for those candidates who are in the UK or the 
Republic of Ireland. Before filling out the application 
form, you must read all the guidelines and fulfill all 
the criteria in compliance with the organisation.
Offline mode: Candidates who are from India and 
other countries can take exams in their respective 
countries in offline mode.
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Exam Pattern
The following are the details for a single-day examination, 
MRCP Part 1 Exam Pattern:
●This exam comprises two papers.
●The MRCP exam duration of these papers is 3 hours each.
●These papers have 100 questions each.
●The exam includes MCQ pattern questions.
● There is no negative marking or image-based questions.
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Exam Dates
This examination is conducted four times a year.
MRCP Exam Application Period Exam Date Result By
 
2024/1 06 Nov 2023- 24 Jan 2024 23 Feb 2024
13 Nov 2023  
2024/2 05 Feb 2024- 12 17 Apr 2024 17 May 2024
Feb 2024
2024/3 03 Jun 2024- 10 14 Aug 2024 13 Sep 2024
Jun 2024
2024/4 05 Aug 2024-12 16 Oct 2024 15 Nov 2024
Aug 2024
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Exam Fees for Part 1
The fee for the examination is £460 for UK students. For Indian 
students, it will be £616, which is almost INR 59,904.20. But you 
need to know that the amount can vary due to currency 
differences.
The MRCP Part 1 syllabus comprises clinical sciences, 
dermatology, and the list goes on.
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Conclusion
Having grasped the significance of MRCP for medical graduates, 
we are now well-informed about its prerequisites, fees, and 
examination patterns. For further insights into MRCP Part 1 
questions, feel free to reach out to DigiNerve. Should you desire 
additional information on For MRCP Part 1 preparation and 
study tips,you can also enroll in the Cracking MRCP Part 1 online 
course.
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