
Views: 213
Planning to take the MRCPCH AKP exam in September 2025? If so, here is an important update for you. The booking window for the above-mentioned exam opened on 7 July 2025 at 09:00 UK time. However, candidates must note that the opening date may vary depending on your location. Also, the booking closing date differs based on whether you are taking the exam through online invigilation or at a test centre.
Therefore, having a clear understanding of the key dates is very important to secure your slot. Here, we will guide you through all the important details regarding the exam, including the important dates, eligibility, and the exam format.
MRCPCH AKP September 2025 exam: Key dates
Booking window open date: From 7 July 2025
- 7 July 2025: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, KSA, UAE, UK, Online UK, Online Overseas, Online Hong Kong
- 8 July 2025: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- 9 July 2025: Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad
Booking window close date:
- Online invigilation: 11 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
- Test centres: 14 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
MRCPCH AKP eligibility
- The candidate must hold a valid primary medical qualification (PMQ).
- The PMQ must be eligible for GMC registration or recognised by GMC if awarded overseas.
About MRCPCH AKP
MRCPCH AKP (Applied Knowledge in Practice) is one of the three theory exams, which you need to pass to become a proud member of the RCPCH. The exam assesses your knowledge, clinical decision-making, and knowledge of paediatrics at the level expected of individuals entering core specialist training.
Mode of exam: computer-based test
Number of papers: two papers
Exam type: theory
Question format: Single Best Answers (SBAs)
Number of questions: 120 (60 per paper)
Duration: 2.5 hours per paper
We hope that this blog has covered everything you need to know about the important dates, eligibility, and format of the MRCPCH AKP September 2025 exam. If you have any doubts regarding the exam or the booking process, feel free to contact the StudyMRCPCH team.
In addition, if you need support with the exam preparation, we offer expert-led MRCPCH AKP courses that have an outstanding pass rate of 91% over the past few years.
Need to know more about our offerings? Connect with the StudyMRCPCH team today!
Authored By: Sarath
By : Admin