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MRCGP regulations: Fees

Publication date: 31 August 2023

6.1. There is a fee for each of the AKT, SCA and RCA components of the MRCGP. Fees must be paid in advance and are not normally refunded.

6.2. The fee for a re-sit is the same as the fee for the first sitting.

6.3. A fee is payable if a trainee wishes to appeal against a result in any component of the MRCGP (see Section 16). This fee will normally be refunded if the appeal is successful. The Appeals Policy contains full details, including administrative charges, and is available on the website. Read the Appeals Policy on the RCGP website.

6.4. There is an administrative charge if a trainee cancels a booking of the AKT, RCA or SCA (see Section 7). Trainees are referred to the Cancellation Policy published on the website. Read the Cancellation and Refund Policy on the RCGP website.

6.5. The current schedule of fees is published on the website. Read about fees on the RCGP website.

Cancellations and refunds

7.1.    The RCGP’s policy on cancellations and refunds is published on the website. Read the Cancellation and Refund Policy.

7.2.    Trainees who wish to withdraw from a sitting of the AKT, SCA or RCA must inform the RCGP in writing, by email at exams@rcgp.org.uk. Hard copy correspondence sent by post will not be accepted. A cancellation fee may be incurred.

7.3.    If a trainee cancels an examination due to a pregnancy-related condition, provided appropriate medical evidence is supplied, the RCGP may refund the examination fee minus a cancellation charge.

7.4.    If a trainee cancels an examination and there are mitigating circumstances, provided supporting evidence is supplied within the timeframe stipulated within the MRCGP Examination Cancellation and Refund Policy, the RCGP has discretion to refund some of the examination fee, minus a cancellation charge.