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Ready to take the next step towards moulding a thriving career in paediatrics? Here is an important update you should not miss. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has officially opened the booking window for the MRCPCH AKP May 2026 exam. According to the official website, the RCPCH has started accepting applications for the above-mentioned exam from 23rd February 2026.
However, the booking opening date slightly differs depending on the location in which you are planning to take the exam. Also, the booking closing date differs based on whether you are taking the exam through online invigilation or at a test centre. So, having a clear understanding of all the important dates is crucial for securing your slot on time. Here, we will give you all the details regarding the May 2026 MRCPCH AKP exam.
MRCPCH AKP May 2026 exam: Important dates
Exam date: 20 May
Applications open:
- 23 February – Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, KSA, UAE, UK and Republic of Ireland, plus online invigilation in the UK, Hong Kong and other countries
- 24 February – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- 25 February – Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad
Applications close (online invigilation): 27 February
Applications close (test centres): 2 March
MRCPCH AKP eligibility criteria
To apply for the MRCPCH AKP May 2026 exam, candidates must hold a valid Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) accepted by the General Medical Council (GMC). The qualification must be eligible for GMC registration or recognised by the GMC if obtained overseas.
About MRCPCH AKP
The MRCPCH is a four-step examination, in which three of them test your theoretical knowledge and the last one evaluates your practical skills and professionalism. The MRCPCH AKP (Applied Knowledge in Practice) is one of the three theory exams you need to clear to achieve the ‘MRCPCH’ postnominal. The theory exams are non-sequential, so you can take them in any order.
The AKP assesses a candidate’s ability to apply clinical knowledge to real-world paediatric scenarios. It evaluates core concepts across clinical practice, evidence-based medicine, ethics, and patient safety.
- Mode of the exam: Computer-based
- Number of papers: Two
- Number of questions: 60 SBAs per paper
- Exam duration: 2.5 hours per paper
So, that’s all about the MRCPCH AKP May 2026 exam. If you still have any doubts regarding it, please feel free to contact our team at any time. We are here to help you. Our team will also assist you with the exam booking process and guide you through each step.
In addition, for candidates seeking structured exam preparation, StudyMEDIC offers expert-led MRCPCH AKP courses that hold an outstanding pass rate of 92% over the past few years. You can even go through our premium study materials for free through the StudyMEDIC LMS 3.0 before enrolling in the course.
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Authored By: Sarath
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