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What the exam is, how it is structured, and how to prepare for it.
PLAB 2 is a clinical and professional skills assessment (CPSA) in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) format, conducted in person at the GMC's Clinical Assessment Centres in Manchester.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of stations | 16 scenarios in total, including at least 2 rest stations |
| Reading time per station | 2 minutes outside the room to read the instructions before entering |
| Time per station | 8 minutes |
| Total exam duration | Approximately 3 hours |
| Format | In-person OSCE — simulated consultations, telephone stations, and practical procedure stations |
| Who you interact with | Trained actors as simulated patients; occasionally a high-fidelity simulator for practical procedures |
| Location | Manchester only — two GMC Clinical Assessment Centres |
| How to start each station | Confirm your name and GMC number at the start — the examiner may be observing remotely, not in the room |
Every station is marked across the same three domains by a trained GMC examiner. The marking is not a checklist — examiners assess your overall performance within each domain throughout the station.
| Domain | What It Assesses |
|---|---|
| Data Gathering, Technical and Assessment Skills | History taking, physical examination, practical procedures, and investigations leading to a diagnosis |
| Clinical Management Skills | Formulating a diagnosis, explaining findings to the patient, and constructing an appropriate management plan |
| Interpersonal Skills | Establishing rapport, using open and closed questioning, involving the patient, and demonstrating professionalism and understanding of ethical principles |
There is no fixed pass mark. To pass PLAB 2 you must meet or exceed the total cut score — the cut scores for each station added together, plus one standard error of measurement — and pass the minimum required number of stations, which is calculated individually for each exam sitting using a regression method (in place since November 2024, replacing the previous fixed minimum of 10 stations).
PLAB 2 is available year-round, with multiple exam dates each month at the GMC's two Clinical Assessment Centres in Manchester. All bookings are made through your GMC Online account (My Tests section) — you can only book after passing PLAB 1, you must pay the full exam fee at the time of booking, and you cannot reschedule; changing your date means cancelling and rebooking, which incurs cancellation fees.
To sit PLAB 2, you must meet all of the following requirements:
| Attempt | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Attempts 1–4 | You may rebook and resit after each failure |
| 5th attempt | Requires a formal application to the GMC — not automatically granted |
| After 5th failure | You are no longer eligible to take PLAB 2 |
PLAB 2 results are released approximately 4 weeks after the exam. You will be notified by email and can access your results — a pass or fail outcome, quantitative feedback (your marks in each of the three domains), and qualitative feedback (examiner-selected statements for each station) — through the My Tests section of your GMC Online account.
The PLAB 2 exam fee is £1,036 per attempt from 1 April 2026 (increased from £998). The fee must be paid in full at the time of booking — no staged or instalment payments are available.
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