| Exam date | Expression of interest closes | Applications open | Applications closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2025 | 25 March 2025 | 22 April 2025 | 3 June 2025 |
| January 2026 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
The exam fee depends on which country you are in and is banded as per the table below:
| Banding | Fees 2025 |
|---|---|
| UK & Republic of Ireland | £550 |
| Band A | £663 |
| Band B* | £572 |
| Band C | £456 |
See which band your country is in with this list of country bandings
There is no pre-determined mark for passing the MRCOG part 2. This varies from exam to exam and is set using the Angoff method and linear equating. In the past pass rates have been highly variable depending on the country of origin of the candidate with an overall figure of around 30-40% of candidates passing. Some sources have reported an increase in recent years with pass rates approaching 60%.
The MRCOG part 2 consists of two papers. Each paper comprises 50 SBA and 50 EMQ format questions making a total of 100 SBA questions and 100 EMQ questions over the two papers. Candidates have 3 hours to sit each paper making the exam 6 hours long in total. There is a 1 hour lunch break typically between papers. The SBA questions account for 40% of the mark and EMQs 60%
In order to be eligible to sit the MRCOG Part 2 exam, candidates must first have sat and passed the MRCOG Part 1 exam. Candidates must also satisfy eligibility requirements regarding currency and attempts. This means candidates can have a maximum of 6 attempts at each MRCOG component. Candidates must also attempt the MRCOG part 2 within 7 years of passing MRCOG part 1.
Application are made online via the RCOG webiste. Candidates must submit an expression of interest form via the RCOG website within the deadline (see the exam dates table above). Candidates who have submitted an expression of interest form will receive an email from the RCOG when the exam application window opens with instructions on how to book an exam place at Pearson Vue test centres