MCPS Exam 2027: Eligibility, Format, Dates & Live Course

MCPS: CPSP's two-year membership

MCPS (Membership of the College of Physicians and Surgeons) is a two-year postgraduate qualification awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) in 19 disciplines. You enter after passing FCPS Part I, complete two years of registered training under a CPSP-approved supervisor, and then sit the MCPS theory and clinical exams. After passing, you are elected a Member of the College and the PMDC registers your qualification. Our guide to what MCPS is explains each step in detail.

MCPS at a glance

Entry — pass FCPS Part I, then register your training with CPSP’s Registration and Training Monitoring Cell (RTMC) on Form A within one month of starting. Induction is in January and July.
Training — two years of whole-time, paid training in a CPSP-recognised institution, plus mandatory workshops: Basic Surgical Skills, Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Dissertation Writing, Communication Skills, and Introduction to Computer and Internet.
Theory exam — two papers: 100 MCQs each in ten disciplines, or 10 short answer questions each in all other subjects.
Clinical exam — TOACS, viva voce or clinical cases depending on the subject, held only in Pakistan.
Fee — Rs. 15,050 for the April 2027 exam, with late fees of Rs. 2,000 and a further Rs. 1,000.

MCPS disciplines

CPSP offers MCPS in 19 disciplines:

Medical and clinical (11) — Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pathology, Community Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Family Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Paediatrics, Psychiatry
Dentistry (5) — Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Family Dentistry
Health systems, education and military (3) — Health Care Systems Management, Health Professions Education, Military Medicine

MCPS exam format

MCQ papers — Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Pulmonology: Paper I and Paper II, 100 MCQs each.
Short answer papers — all other subjects: Paper I and Paper II, 10 short answer questions each.
Clinical and oral — TOACS, viva voce, OSPE or clinical cases, depending on the subject; CPSP does not hold MCPS oral or clinical exams abroad.

Try the question style with our free MCPS sample questions.

2027 exam dates and deadlines

MCPS theory: from 13 April 2027 and from 28 September 2027
April 2027, first-time theory candidates: apply by 10 November 2026 (late fees until 24 November 2026)
April 2027, theory and clinical repeaters: apply by 12 January 2027 (late fees until 26 January 2027)
Training certificate: must cover training up to 13 March 2027, signed by your supervisor and head of department

Applications are made through your trainee account on the CPSP e-Portal, and all workshops must be completed before the exam.

MCPS or FCPS?

Both are awarded by CPSP and both start with FCPS Part I. MCPS is a two-year membership in 19 disciplines, while FCPS is a fellowship in 98 specialties with four to five years of training, an Intermediate Module in most specialties and the FCPS Part II final exam. The full fellowship route is set out on our FCPS exam page and in our guide to what FCPS is.

Preparing for MCPS

If you have not yet passed the entry exam, start with our guide to preparing for FCPS Part I and our FCPS Part 1 Qbank. For the final exam, our MCPS preparation page sets out a step-by-step study plan.

Interface MCPS live online course

Interface runs a live online preparatory course for the MCPS exam, designed around the CPSP exam outline, so you can prepare from home while continuing your training.

Live lectures — no pre-recorded videos; every class is taught live, covering the important areas of the exam.
Small classes and individual help — limited enrolment so instructors can help with the topics you find difficult, including clinical vignettes and case histories.
Diagnostic and mock exams — tests during the course show your progress topic by topic, with score reports and focused lessons on your weak areas.
Class recordings — miss a class and the recording is available within a few hours.
Support — help by email or phone throughout the course.

Teacher: the course is led by Dr Zahid Memon (MBBS, FCPS, MRCS). For course dates, availability and the tuition fee, please contact us.

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Frequently asked questions

> What is MCPS?

Membership of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, a two-year postgraduate qualification awarded by CPSP in 19 disciplines.

> Who is eligible for MCPS?

Doctors and dentists who have passed FCPS Part I (or been exempted) and registered their training with CPSP’s RTMC within one month of starting a training post.

> What is the MCPS exam format?

Two theory papers, with 100 MCQs each in ten disciplines or 10 short answer questions each in the others, followed by a TOACS, viva voce or clinical exam held in Pakistan.

> When is the next MCPS exam?

The theory exam starts on 13 April 2027, with first-time candidates applying by 10 November 2026. The next sitting starts on 28 September 2027.

> What is the difference between MCPS and FCPS?

MCPS is a two-year membership in 19 disciplines; FCPS is a fellowship in 98 specialties with four to five years of training. Both are awarded by CPSP and both start with FCPS Part I.

> Does Interface offer an MCPS course?

Yes. Interface runs a live online MCPS course with live lectures, diagnostic and mock exams, class recordings and support, led by Dr Zahid Memon. Contact us for dates and fees.

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