MRCOG Part 1 Exam Dates 2027 & Fees

Every RCOG deadline for the confirmed MRCOG Part 1 sittings, and what the exam costs by country band.

Source: RCOG — MRCOG Part 1 key dates and fees, verified on . RCOG can change dates; confirm before you book.

At a glance

  • Next exam: January 2027,
  • Next deadline: Booking window opens for the January 2027 sitting,
  • 2027 fee (UK & ROI centres): £589

Confirmed sittings

Both published sittings are ahead.

January 2027 sitting

  1. Eligibility application deadlinepassed
  2. Expression of interest closespassed
  3. Booking window opens
  4. Booking window closes
  5. Exam date
  6. Results released

Important: first-time candidates must complete their eligibility application by the deadline. Dates can change; verify on the official RCOG key dates page. Last checked Friday 9 October 2026.

July 2027 sitting

  1. Eligibility application deadline
  2. Expression of interest closes
  3. Booking window opens
  4. Booking window closes
  5. Exam date
  6. Results released

Important: first-time candidates must complete their eligibility application by the deadline. Dates can change; verify on the official RCOG key dates page. Last checked Friday 9 October 2026.

MRCOG Part 1 exam fees 2027

RCOG sets the fee by the band of the country your test centre is in. The bands below are the published 2027 figures.

MRCOG Part 1 exam fees 2027 by country band
Country band2027 fee
UK & Republic of Ireland£589
Band A£710
Band B£613
Band C£489

Banding applies to the country of the test centre you sit in, not your country of residence. Find your centre's band on the RCOG country bandings page.

What to do, in order

  1. Apply for eligibility (first-time candidates) before the eligibility deadline. Approval is permanent once granted.
  2. Submit an expression of interest for the sitting you want. Required for every sitting, including repeat attempts.
  3. Book in the booking window. Centres fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so book on day one if you have a preferred city.
  4. Plan backwards. Three to six months of preparation is typical; our three-month plan starts the week booking closes.

Step-by-step screenshots of each form are in the application and booking guide.

Exam date questions

When is the next MRCOG Part 1 exam?

The next MRCOG Part 1 sitting is January 2027, on Tuesday 19 January 2027. Results are released on 17 February 2027.

When can I book the MRCOG Part 1 exam?

Booking for the January 2027 exam opens on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026. You need approved eligibility and a submitted expression of interest (deadline 2 October 2026) before you can book.

How many times a year is MRCOG Part 1 held?

Twice a year, in January and June/July, at Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and internationally. Each sitting has its own eligibility, expression of interest and booking deadlines, roughly four months before the exam.

How much does the MRCOG Part 1 exam cost in 2027?

UK & Republic of Ireland: £589; Band A: £710; Band B: £613; Band C: £489. Banding applies to the country of the test centre you sit in, not your country of residence.

What if I miss the eligibility or expression of interest deadline?

You cannot book that sitting. Eligibility approval, once granted, stays valid, so apply now and submit an expression of interest for the following sitting as soon as its window opens. Expression of interest must be submitted for every sitting you book.

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