FCPS Part 1 Preparation 2027: Live Course & Study Plan
FCPS Part I Preparation Quick Summary
FCPS Part I is a computer-based exam of two papers, each with 100 single best answer MCQs in two hours. Paper II is specific to the subject group you choose. Plan around one of the four 2027 sessions, build your basic-science knowledge first, then spend the final weeks on timed MCQ practice and the CPSP online exam demo.
Know the exam before you start
FCPS Part I is the entry exam for CPSP fellowship training. It is held four times a year, on 5 January, 6 April, 6 July and 5 October in 2027, but you may sit only three sessions in any one year, so plan your attempts carefully. Each paper has 100 single best answer questions with two hours to answer them, which gives you a little over a minute per question. The eligibility rules, fee and how long a pass stays valid are explained in our guide to what FCPS is and who can apply.
A step-by-step preparation plan
- Choose your subject group early. FCPS Part I is taken in one of 11 groups, such as Medicine & Allied, Surgery & Allied or Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Your choice decides the focus of Paper II, so settle it before you plan your reading.
- Build the basic sciences first. Spend the first part of your preparation on the core basic and allied medical sciences, and always link each topic to its clinical use, because questions are written around applied knowledge rather than isolated facts.
- Add your specialty focus. Once the basics are in place, give extra time to the areas most relevant to your subject group for Paper II.
- Practise single best answer questions every day. Read every explanation, including for questions you got right, and keep a short list of the topics you keep missing.
- Move to timed practice. In the final weeks, sit full blocks of 100 questions in two hours to build the pace the real exam needs.
- Try the CPSP online exam demo. CPSP offers a free online exam demo with a guest login, so the computer-based screens are familiar on the day.
- Handle the paperwork on time. Apply online before the deadline to avoid late fees, keep your documents as PDFs, and check your CPSP e-Portal for your admit card.
Interface FCPS Part I live online course
Interface runs a live online preparatory course for FCPS Part I, designed around the CPSP exam outline. Classes are taught live by experienced medical teachers, so you can prepare from home while continuing your job, with no travel or accommodation costs.
Teachers: the course is led by Dr Zahid Memon (MBBS, FCPS, MRCS), with Prof. Dr Sarwar (Biochemistry) and Drs Tariq Alvi, Mehwish Paracha, Ahmad Khan Gabool, I.A. Rana and Waseem Iqbal teaching in their specialties. For course dates, availability and the tuition fee, please contact us.
Exam day and results
After you pass
A pass lets you look for a training post and register with CPSP as an FCPS Part II trainee. The full route, from the Intermediate Module to the final FCPS Part II exam, is set out on our FCPS exam page. If you are weighing a shorter two-year qualification instead, compare the MCPS.
Frequently asked questions
> How should I prepare for FCPS Part I?
Build your basic sciences first, add the focus areas for your subject group's Paper II, practise single best answer MCQs daily, and finish with timed 100-question blocks and the CPSP online exam demo.
> Is Paper II of FCPS Part I different for each specialty?
Yes. CPSP describes Paper II as specialty specific, so its focus depends on the subject group you choose.
> Does CPSP run a preparation course for FCPS Part I?
Yes. CPSP runs an online Basic Medical Sciences Course; the 117th course runs from 26 October to 18 December 2026 for Rs. 20,000, with registration closing on 23 October 2026.
> Does Interface offer an FCPS Part I course?
Yes. Interface runs a live online FCPS Part I course with live lectures, diagnostic and mock exams, class recordings and support, led by Dr Zahid Memon. Contact us for dates and fees.
> How many times can I sit FCPS Part I in a year?
The exam is held four times a year, but you may sit only three of those sessions in one year.
> Can I practise the computer-based exam before the real one?
Yes. CPSP's online exam demo lets you log in as a guest and try the computer-based exam screens.
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