PLAB 1 guide

This guide covers how to prepare for and take the PLAB 1 exam.

There are resources and sample questions to help you get ready. We also explain the practicalities, including when and where you can sit it and how to book or cancel a place.

The guide covers what to do on the day of the exam and how you can find out your results afterwards.

Read this guide
To find out everything you need to know to sit PLAB 1.
Next steps
Once you're ready to sit PLAB you will need to book through your GMC Online account under My Tests.
  1. Summary
  2. What is the PLAB 1 exam?
  3. When and where can I take PLAB 1?
  4. Information on booking a PLAB 1 place
  5. How to cancel your booking, and our approach to other exam disruptions
  6. What resources should you use to prepare?
  7. Sample questions
  8. Do you require adjustments to your exam due to a health need?
  9. What can you expect on the day?
  1. Your results
  2. What do you do after you get your results?
  3. Are you eligible for an additional PLAB 1 attempt?
  4. How do you appeal your PLAB 1 result?
  5. Misconduct procedures
  6. Case study of a candidate misconduct at the PLAB exam
  7. Anti-bribery policy
  8. PLAB and the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) requirements
Next What is the PLAB 1 exam?

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Did you know? Using GMC Online is the easiest way to book PLAB tests, pay fees and update your details with us.
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