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PLAB test dates

PLAB Part 1 and 2 exam dates 

This page lists PLAB test dates.

To book a PLAB test date, you need to log in to GMC Online. Please see Part 1 guidance or Part 2 guidance for further instructions.

Please be aware that this list will not be updated when a test is fully booked, so you may not be able to book a test on the dates listed below. The best way to find out about available places is to log in to GMC Online and look in the My PLAB section.

PLAB 1 exams:

Test date: 22 March 2012

Closing date (overseas): 26 January 2012; Closing date (UK): 15 March 2012

Test date: 15 June 2012

Closing date (overseas): no exam; Closing date (UK): 8 June 2012

Test date: 4 September 2012

Closing date (overseas): no exam; Closing date (UK): 28 August 2012

Test date: 30 November 2012 (this exam will open shortly)

Closing date (overseas): 5 October 2012; Closing date (UK): 23 November 2012 

PLAB 2 exams:

Please note that most of the below dates are now fully booked. Please log onto your GMC Online account to see available exam dates.

Test date (Manchester): 31 Jan-1 Feb 2012 Closing date: 22 December 2011

Test date (Manchester): 22-23 February 2012 Closing date: 12 January 2012

Test date (Manchester): 6-7 March 2012 Closing date: 26 January 2012

Test date (Manchester): 14-15 March 2012 Closing date: 2 February 2012

Test date (Manchester): 17-18 April 2012 Closing date:8 March 2012

Test date (Manchester): 24-25 April 2012 Closing date:25 March 2012

 

Overview PLAB Part 2 exams in 2012
January 2012 Mid January
February 2012 Throughout the month
March 2012 Throughout the month
April 2012 Throughout the month
May 2012 Throughout the month
June, July and August 2012 No exam
September 2012 Throughout the month
October 2012 Throughout the month  
November 2012 Throughout the month  
December 2012 No exam