PLAB 1

How much PLAB 1 costs

£283 from 1 April 2026. PLAB 2 is £1,036.

PLAB 1£283
PLAB 2£1,036
From1 April 2026
Before£273 and £998

Cancellation charges

When you cancel PLAB 1Charge
More than 42 days before£28.30 (10%)
42 days or less before£283 (100%)

Refugee doctors

If you are a refugee doctor living in the UK, your first two PLAB 1 attempts are free.

Try 3 questions

Question 1MLA content map: Bronchiolitis
A 4-month-old girl has had a runny nose for 2 days, followed by a cough and reduced feeding. Her older brother has a cold. Temperature 37.9C, respiratory rate 56, SpO2 95% on air. She has mild subcostal recession, with fine inspiratory crackles and scattered wheeze throughout both lungs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Question 2MLA content map: Prostatitis, epididymitis and orchitis
A 52-year-old man has 2 days of fever, rigors, perineal pain and painful urination. Temperature 38.9°C, pulse 104, blood pressure 128/80 mmHg. His abdomen is soft and there is no loin tenderness. Digital rectal examination finds an exquisitely tender, warm, swollen prostate. Urine dipstick shows leucocytes and nitrites. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Question 3MLA content map: Adverse drug effects
A 63-year-old Black man has swelling of his lips and tongue that started 4 hours ago. He has no itching, rash or wheeze and his blood pressure is 146/90 mmHg. He has no stridor. He started ramipril 3 months ago and has no family history of swelling. What is the most likely cause?

Next step

The GMC's fees for doctors (PLAB fees tab)

Questions people ask

How much is PLAB 1?

£283 from 1 April 2026, paid through GMC Online.

Can I book through an agent?

No. The GMC only takes bookings through your own GMC Online account.