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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 MyGMC. Please see Part 1 guidance or Part 2 guidance for further instructions.

Please be aware that this list is not automatically 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 MyGMC and look in the My PLAB section.

PLAB 1 exams:

Test Date: 9 September 2010

Closing date (overseas): 15 July 2010
Closing date (UK): 2 September 2010

Please note that the September exam is now fully booked. We do not hold a waiting list for cancellations.

Test Date: 16 December 2010

Closing date (overseas): no exam
Closing date (UK): 9 December 2010

Please note that the December exam is now fully booked. We do not hold a waiting list for cancellations.

Test Date: 15 March 2011

Closing date (overseas): 18 January 2011
Closing date (UK): 8 March 2011

Test Date: 17 June 2011

Closing date (overseas): no exam
Closing date (UK): 10 June 2011

PLAB 2 exams:

All PLAB Part 2 exams will now be held in Manchester only. For more information please see our Clinical Assessment Centre relocation page.

Test Date (Manchester): 7-8 September 2010 Closing Date: 5 August 2010

Test Date (Manchester): 16-17 September 2010 Closing Date: 12 August 2010

Test Date (Manchester): 6-7 October 2010 2010 Closing Date: 2 September 2010

Test Date (Manchester): 19-20 October 2010 Closing Date: 16 September 2010

Test Date (Manchester): 3-4 November 2010 Closing Date: 30 September 2010