FCPS Exam 2027: Part 1 Format, Fee, Dates & Live Course
- 3000+ high yield questions
- Answers & explanations
- Competitive self-assessment
- Real exam like simulation
FCPS: the specialist fellowship of CPSP
FCPS (Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons) is the postgraduate specialist qualification awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). CPSP offers fellowship training in 98 specialties and membership (MCPS) in 19, with FCPS training lasting four to five years depending on the specialty. The route has three stages: FCPS Part I to enter training, the Intermediate Module (IMM) in specialties that require it, and the FCPS Part II final exam at the end of training.
FCPS stages at a glance
- FCPS Part I: a computer-based entry exam in your chosen subject group: two papers of 100 single best answer MCQs, two hours each. It is held four times a year, and you may sit three sessions in any one year. Fee for January 2027: Rs. 25,050.
- Intermediate Module (IMM): taken after two years of training in specialties that require it: computer-based theory papers followed by a TOACS (task-oriented assessment of clinical skills). Fee: Rs. 15,050.
- FCPS Part II: the final exam after completing training (four years with all rotations for the major subjects): computer-based theory, then a TOACS and long and short cases held in Pakistan. Fee: Rs. 15,050.
FCPS Part I subjects and eligibility
FCPS Part I is taken in one of 11 subject groups: Medicine and Allied, Surgery and Allied, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Diagnostic Radiology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pathology and Psychiatry. To apply you need an MBBS (or BDS for Dentistry) registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, a one-year house job completed before the exam date, and valid PMDC registration. Applications are made online through the CPSP website, with separate forms for first-time candidates and repeaters. The full rules, including provisional permission, exemptions and how long a Part I pass stays valid, are in our guide to what FCPS is and who can apply.
2027 exam dates
- FCPS Part I: 5 January, 6 April, 6 July and 5 October 2027
- IMM and FCPS Part II (Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology): 16 February and 17 August 2027
- FCPS Part II (other subjects) and MCPS: 13 April and 28 September 2027
The computer-based FCPS Part I may run over two or three days, and your exact date and time are given on the admit card in your CPSP e-Portal account.
Exam centres in Pakistan and abroad
CPSP exams are held at its head office in Karachi and its regional centres. Theory papers are computer-based; the clinical parts of IMM and FCPS Part II are held only in Pakistan.
- FCPS Part I (Pakistan): Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Abbottabad, Multan, Hyderabad, Larkana, Quetta, Peshawar, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Turbat, Loralai and Dera Ismail Khan.
- IMM theory (Pakistan): Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Larkana, Quetta, Peshawar, Bahawalpur and Abbottabad.
- FCPS Part II theory, major subjects (Pakistan): Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Quetta, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Peshawar and Abbottabad.
- Abroad: CPSP centres in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Birmingham (Solihull, UK) hold the IMM and FCPS Part II theory exams. Candidates travelling from other countries arrange their own visa and accommodation.
- TOACS and clinical exams: held only in one or more cities in Pakistan, whichever centre you took the theory at; the venue is announced after the theory result.
CPSP has also listed FCPS Part I application forms for Saudi Arabia, Nepal and Birmingham, but the January 2027 FCPS Part I notice names centres in Pakistan only, so check the CPSP website for any overseas Part I sitting. CPSP may drop a centre or move candidates for logistical reasons. Readers’ questions about re-sitting, applying from abroad and results are answered on our FCPS exam questions page.
Preparing for FCPS Part I
FCPS Part I tests the basic sciences applied to your chosen specialty, so steady practice with timed single best answer questions is the core of preparation. Our guide to preparing for FCPS Part I sets out a step-by-step study plan, and you can check the question style with our free FCPS Part I sample questions.
Interface FCPS Part I live online course
Interface runs a live online preparatory course for FCPS Part I, designed around the CPSP exam outline, so you can prepare from home while continuing your job.
- 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: computer-based 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.
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.
FCPS Part 1 Qbank
Our FCPS Part 1 Qbank has 3000+ basic-science MCQs with answers and explanations, timed practice tests by topic and performance reports to show where you need more work.
After FCPS: working abroad
Many FCPS holders go on to work in the Gulf, where each health authority runs its own licensing exam. See our guides to the DHA Dubai exam, DOH Abu Dhabi exam, MOHAP UAE exam, OMSB Oman exam, Saudi Licensing Exam and KMLE Kuwait exam. Doctors aiming for the UK can compare the MRCP(UK) and MRCOG memberships, or the PLAB exam route to GMC registration.
Frequently asked questions
> What is the FCPS Part I exam format?
A computer-based exam of two papers, each with 100 single best answer MCQs and a time limit of two hours, taken in one of 11 subject groups.
> Who is eligible for FCPS Part I?
Doctors with an MBBS (or BDS for Dentistry) registered with the PMDC, a one-year house job completed before the exam date and valid PMDC registration.
> How much is the FCPS Part I fee?
For the January 2027 exam the fee is Rs. 25,050 (Rs. 25,000 plus Rs. 50 handling), with late fees of Rs. 2,000 and a further Rs. 1,000.
> How many times a year is FCPS Part I held?
Four times a year (January, April, July and October), but a candidate may sit only three of these sessions in one year.
> How long is FCPS training?
Four to five years depending on the specialty. Major subjects require four years with all rotations before FCPS Part II, with the Intermediate Module after two years where it applies.
> 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.
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