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 |