MRCGP AKT: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 26 Jan 2027 · 4 sittings listed

About

The Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) is the computer-based knowledge exam that forms part of the MRCGP, examining the knowledge base behind independent general practice in the UK.

Who can sit

You can sit the AKT during or after the ST2 stage of GP training.

Next sitting to book£494
26 Jan 2027 · Booking closes 1 Dec

Every sitting

26 Oct 2026
Booking closed · results from 25 Nov£481
26 Jan 2027 · Next sitting
Booking closes 1 Dec · results from 24 Feb 2027£494
27 Apr 2027
Booking closes 2 Mar 2027 · results from 26 May 2027£494
6 Jul 2027
Booking dates not yet published · results from 4 Aug 2027£494

Before you book

How do I get a place on MRCGP AKT?
You book and pay through MyRCGP (My Exams), then book your seat at a Pearson test centre via the Pearson Access Link in your booking, usually opening about 6 weeks before the exam.
What is the format?
From October 2025 the AKT is 160 single best answer questions in 2 hours 40 minutes, split 80% clinical knowledge, 10% evidence-based practice and 10% primary care organisation and management.
How many attempts do I get?
A maximum of four attempts if you were already in training on 1 August 2023, and six attempts if you entered GP specialty training on or after 2 August 2023.
Where is it sat?
It is sat at Pearson test centres across the UK, with test centre options for non-mainland UK candidates not guaranteed.
When are results?
Results are published at 17:00 on the published results date and viewed in the MRCGP Trainee ePortfolio.
What comes after MRCGP AKT?
If unsuccessful you complete a new application during the next booking period to retake.