{"id":5572,"date":"2022-04-28T09:53:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T09:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unischolarz.com\/blog\/?p=5572"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T11:03:00","slug":"plab-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the PLAB Exam: Everything Students Need to Succeed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#PLAB_Exam_Requirements\" >PLAB Exam Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#Segments_Of_The_PLAB_Exam\" >Segments Of The PLAB Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#PLAB_Exam_Syllabus\" >PLAB Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#PLAB_Exam_Fees\" >PLAB Exam Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#PLAB_Exam_Results\" >PLAB Exam Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/plab-exam\/#Number_Of_Attempts\" >Number Of Attempts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLAB exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board assesses a candidate from outside the UK\u2019s ability and knowledge to practice medicine in the United Kingdom. The test aims to check and prove to the GMC (General Medical Council) whether overseas doctors possess the skills required to work in the NHS (National Health Service).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we aim to discuss the different parts, entry criteria, fees, syllabus, test centres and various other facets for students looking to appear for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLAB exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLAB_Exam_Requirements\"><\/span><b>PLAB Exam<\/b><b> Requirements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the eligibility criteria for students who wish to appear for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLAB exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate\u2019s PMQ &#8211; Primary Medical Qualification must be awarded by an institution listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is mandatory for the candidate to have passed the IELTS (English Language Test). A minimum 7.5 overall score is required and a minimum 7.0 score is required in the four language modules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of 12 months\u2019 postgraduate medical practice is required in a teaching hospital recognised by the medical registration authorities in the respective country.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segments_Of_The_PLAB_Exam\"><\/span><b>Segments Of The <\/b><b>PLAB Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before appearing for the PLAB, you need to create an account on the GMC website where you have to upload the respective documents pertaining to your Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) and your English Language Proficiency Test scores which will further be verified by the authorities to check if you meet their requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PLAB Part I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The Part I exam is an MCQ (multiple choice question) type exam and the candidate is required to answer 180 questions over the span of three hours. Each question is framed such that a short scenario is presented and the candidate has to choose the right answer from the five options provided. The Part I exam can be taken from various countries including India, Pakistan, Dubai and Egypt among others as well as from the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PLAB Part II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Part II of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLAB exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an objective structured clinical exam that aims to assess candidates on their practical knowledge by creating simulated scenarios including a mock consultation or an acute ward. The exam includes 18 scenarios lasting 8 minutes each. You have to take the Part II exam in the UK from their clinical assessment centres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon clearing both the parts, you have to apply for your license to work in the UK. Further, the approval of your application can take up to two years after which you gain registration to work as a doctor in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLAB_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>PLAB Exam<\/b><b> Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearing for the PLAB Part I exam is easy and you can manage your preparation for that exam solely by revising the material you used for your previous medical exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Part II exam takes a lot more planning and preparation in advance owing to the fact that you have to apply for your UK Visitor Visa which lasts 6 months. The prep for the Part II exam is more rigorous and in-depth as compared to the Part I exam. Plus, candidates try to clear their Part II exam in sync with their UK Visitor Visa drawing to an end so they don\u2019t have to bear the cost of applying for the visa again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLAB_Exam_Fees\"><\/span><b>PLAB Exam<\/b><b> Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee for the Part I exam is \u00a3239 which equals <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24,416 and the fee for the Part II exam is \u00a3875 which comes up to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89,426.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Items To Be Brought To The Exam<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain entry to the examination centre, the authorities will require you to carry\u00a0 either of the identification mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Immigration and Nationality identification document<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Office Travel document<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking Confirmation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The booking confirmation which includes your GMC registration number needs to be mandatorily carried<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLAB_Exam_Results\"><\/span><b>PLAB Exam<\/b><b> Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PLAB Part I exam results are announced after 4 weeks of taking the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PLAB Part II exam results are announced 2 weeks after taking the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the exact dates, make sure to check the GMC website as the timetable released includes the dates of the result declaration along with the dates of the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_Of_Attempts\"><\/span><b>Number Of Attempts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Part I exam can be attempted a total of four times. In case you are unable to clear the exam upon 4 attempts, you can retry after completing 12 months\u2019 clinical practice or postgraduate qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are only eligible to take the Part II exam if you have successfully cleared the Part I exam. You have four attempts at the PLAB Part II exam too. 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