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Are you a medical professional planning to start your MRCS journey? If so, here is an important update for you. The Royal College of Surgeons will soon close the booking window for the MRCS Part A September 2025 exam. So, it is important to act quickly to avoid last-minute hassles and secure your slot.
As per the RCS official website, the booking window for the above mentioned exam will close on July 3, 2025. The exam is scheduled to take place on September 16, 2025. The exam will be conducted at test centres across the globe.
Here, we will guide you through everything about the exam, including the exam format, eligibility requirements, and fees of the examination.
MRCS Part A: A quick overview of the exam
The MRCS Part A is a five-hour-long multiple-choice question-based examination. The exam 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.
Who can apply?
In order to sit for the MRCS Part A exam:
- You must hold a medical degree accepted by the GMC (UK) or Medical Council (Ireland)
- If not on the GMC/Irish Medical Council register, you must send an email original or an authenticated copy of the medical degree to SurgicalEligibility@rcseng.ac.uk
- Send documents within 2 weeks of booking the exam.
Special note for candidates in Egypt
To appear for MRCS Part A in Egypt:
- You must have completed your internship before booking
- Provide official evidence in English translation
- Email it along with your application.
The exam fee is £625 for international medical graduates. However, there will be an additional 18% tax for candidates appearing for the exam in India. So, the exam fee in India is £737.50 (including the 18% tax).
Hope we have covered everything about the MRCS Part A exam. If you have any further doubts or need help with the booking process, feel free to connect with the StudyMRCS team. We are here to help you. In addition, if you need assistance with the exam preparation, we offer expert-led MRCS Part A courses that can help you clear the exam on your first attempt.
Connect with our team today to know more.
Authored By: Sarath
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