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 7 days for test centres, depending on your location. It is open 5 days for online invigilation.
AKP 2026.1
Exam date: Thursday 22 January 2026
Applications open: Monday 27 October 2025
Applications close (online): Friday 31 October 2025
Applications close (test centres): Monday 3 November 2025
FOPTAS 2026.1
Exam date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Applications open: Monday 1 December 2025
Applications close (online): Friday 5 December 2025
Applications close (test centres): Monday 8 December 2025
AKP 2026.2
Exam date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Applications open: Monday 23 February 2026
Applications close (online): Friday 27 February 2026
Applications close (test centres): Monday 3 March 2026
FOPTAS 2026.2
Exam date: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Applications open: Monday 30 March 2026
Applications close (online): Friday 3 April 2026
Applications close (test centres): Monday 6 April 2026
AKP 2026.3
Exam date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Applications open: Monday 29 June 2026
Applications close (online): Friday 3 July 2026
Applications close (test centres): Monday 6 July 2026
FOPTAS 2026.3
Exam date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Applications open: Monday 27 July 2026
Applications close (online): Friday 31 July 2026
Applications close (test centres): Monday 3 August 2026
Test centres for 2025.3
- UK
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Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Southampton, Swansea, Warrington
- Bahrain
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Manama
- Egypt
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Cairo
- Jordan
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Amman
- Kuwait
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Salmiya
- Oman
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Muscat
- Qatar
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Doha
- KSA
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Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
- UAE
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- India
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Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Trivandrum
(Please note Ahmedabad and Chandigarh will not be available for AKP.)
- Pakistan
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Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan
- Sri Lanka
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Colombo
- Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur, Kuching
- Singapore
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Singapore
- Trinidad and Tobago
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Champs Fleurs
Note on India, Malaysia and Middle East centres
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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 2025.3
- Exam date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
- Applications close: Monday 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
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