For more information about the three theory exams, including eligibility, fees, syllabus, how to apply and how to prepare, go to our Theory examinations page.
Upcoming exams - applications open now or soon
The application window for each exam is open up to seven days for test centres, depending on your location, and open for five days for online invigilation.
AKP 2026.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 20 May
- Applications open:
- Monday 23 February - Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, KSA, UAE, UK and Republic of Ireland; plus online invigilation in UK, Hong Kong and other countries
- Tuesday 24 February - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Wednesday 25 February - Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 27 February
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 2 March
FOP/TAS 2026.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 24 June
- Applications open: Monday 30 March
- Applications close (online): Friday 3 April
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 6 April
AKP 2026.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 16 September
- Applications open: Monday 29 June
- Applications close (online): Friday 3 July
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 6 July
FOP/TAS 2026.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 14 October
- Applications open: Monday 27 July
- Applications close (online): Friday 31 July
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 3 August
Test centres for 2026
- UK
Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Southampton, Swansea, Warrington
- Bahrain
Manama
- Egypt
Cairo
- Jordan
Amman
- Kuwait
Salmiya
- Oman
Muscat
- Qatar
Doha
- KSA
Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
- UAE
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- India
Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Pakistan
Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan
- Sri Lanka
Colombo
- Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Kuching
- Singapore
Singapore
- Trinidad and Tobago
Champs Fleurs
Note on India, Malaysia and Middle East centres
Due to post-pandemic cancellations and delays, there is a higher demand than usual for MRCPCH Clinical exam in these locations. Consider this when applying for theory exams in these locations, particularly where there is no MRCPCH Clinical exam centre.
Upcoming or recent exams - applications closed
FOP/TAS 2026.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Applications close: 5/8 December 2025
AKP 2026.1
- Exam date: Thursday 22 January 2026
- Applications close: 31 October / 3 November 2025
FOP/TAS 2025.3
- Exam date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
- Applications close: 14/18 August 2025
AKP 2025.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
- Applications close: 11/14 July 2025
FOP/TAS 2025.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
- Applications close: 11/14 April
AKP 2025.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
- Applications close: 14/17 March
FOP/TAS 2025.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
- Applications closed: 6/9 December 2024
AKP 2025.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Applications closed: 8/11 November 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
- Applications closed: 15 August 2024
AKP 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Applications closed: 5/11 July 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
- Applications closed: 12/18 April 2024
AKP 2024.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
- Applications closed: 8/14 March 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 21 February 2024
- Applications closed: 8/18 December 2023
AKP 2024.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 24 January 2024
- Applications closed: 10/19 November 2023