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.
Note for FOPTAS 2026.3 - Test centres and remote invigilation in the UK and ROI will be open for booking Wednesday 29 July.
FOP/TAS 2026.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 14 October
- Applications open: Monday 27 July at 09:30 (British Summer Time)
- Monday 27 July, 09:30 - Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, KSA, UAE, online invigilation in Hong Kong and other overseas
- Tuesday 28 July, 09:30 - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Wednesday 29 July, 09:30 - UK and ROI, online invigilation in UK and ROI, Malaysia, Singapore, Trinidad
- Applications close (online invigilation): Monday 3 August
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 3 August
AKP 2027.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 20 January
- Applications open: From Monday 2 November 9:30 (GMT)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 6 November
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 9 November
FOP/TAS 2027.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 17 February
- Applications open: From Monday 30 November at 09:30 (GMT)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 4 December
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 7 December
AKP 2027.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 26 May
- Applications open: From Monday 8 March at 09:30 (BST)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 12 March
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 15 March
FOP/TAS 2027.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 23 June
- Applications open: From Monday 5 April at 09:30 (BST)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 9 April
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 12 April
AKP 2027.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 September
- Applications open: From Monday 5 July at 09:30 (BST)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 9 July
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 12 July
FOP/TAS 2027.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 13 October
- Applications open: From Monday 9 August at 09:30 (BST)
- Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 13 August
- Applications close (test centres): Monday 16 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
AKP 2026.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 16 September
- Applications close: 3 July / 6 July
FOP/TAS 2026.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 24 June
- Applications closed: 3 / 6 April
AKP 2026.2
- Exam date: Wednesday 20 May
- Applications close: 27 February / 2 March
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