PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) is an exam conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK to assess whether international medical graduates have the necessary skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the UK.
International medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to register with the GMC and work as doctors in the UK must pass PLAB unless they have a recognized postgraduate qualification or are eligible for another registration route.
The PLAB exam consists of two parts:
PLAB 1 tests your ability to apply medical knowledge to the care of patients. It is conducted in multiple countries, including India.
| Format | Duration | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 3 hours | 180 single-best-answer questions |
PLAB 2 assesses practical knowledge through clinical scenarios. It is held only in the UK.
To be eligible for PLAB 1, candidates must:
| Exam | Fee (GBP) | Fee (INR approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| PLAB 1 | £255 | ₹27,000 |
| PLAB 2 | £934 | ₹99,000 |
You must create an account on the GMC Online portal. Once eligibility is confirmed and IELTS/OET is submitted, you can book PLAB 1 at available centers.
PLAB 1 is conducted in major cities such as:
PLAB 2 is conducted only at the GMC Clinical Assessment Centre in Manchester, UK.
PLAB is the most accessible route for IMGs to gain GMC registration and practice medicine in the UK. It does not require a postgraduate degree and is widely recognized.
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