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Are you a medical professional aiming to level up in the field of surgery with the coveted ‘MRCS’ qualification? If so, here is an important update for you. According to the official website, the MRCS Part A January 2026 exam booking ends this October. So, it’s important that you act fast to secure your spot and avoid last-minute hassles.
RCS will close the booking window for the above-mentioned exam on 30 October 2025. The exam is scheduled to take place on 21st January 2026 at test centres across the globe. Here we will give you all the details regarding the exam, including the format of the exam, eligibility requirements, and fee of the exam.
What is MRCS Part A?
The MRCS Part A is the first hurdle you need to overcome to achieve the ‘MRCS’ tag. It tests candidates’ understanding of applied basic sciences and principles of surgery in general.
The MRCS Part A is a 5-hour-long MCQ-based examination. It consists of two papers, namely Applied Basic Sciences (ABS paper) and Principles of Surgery in General (PosG). Both papers can be taken on the same day. The ABS paper consists of 180 MCQs and is three hours long, while the PoSG paper has 120 questions, and you will get two hours to complete it.
MRCS Part A January 2026: Who can apply?
- Must hold a medical degree accepted by the GMC (UK) or Medical Council (Ireland)
- If not on the GMC/Irish Medical Council register, must send the original or an authenticated copy of the medical degree by email to SurgicalEligibility@rcseng.ac.uk
- Send documents within 2 weeks of booking the exam
For candidates in Egypt
To take the MRCS Part A exam in Egypt:
- Must have completed your internship before booking
- Provide official evidence in English translation
- Email it along with your application
Exam fee
The MRCS Part A exam fee is £625. However, there will be an additional 18% tax for candidates appearing for this exam in India. So, the exam fee in India is £737.50 (£625 + 18% tax).
We hope this information was helpful for you. If you are planning to start your MRCS journey, secure your slot as soon as possible. Do not wait till the last minute. Please feel free to connect with the StudyMRCS team if you have any doubts regarding the booking process or need guidance for it.
If you faced a setback in the MRCS Part A September 2025 exam, do not get disheartened. Take it as a learning experience, reflect on the mistakes, and come back stronger for the next attempt. You can secure your slot now and start preparing with StudyMRCS, where 95% of our students cleared the MRCS Part A September 2025 exam through structured training and expert guidance.
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Authored By: Sarath
By : Admin
