PLAB 2 fees: the cost in 2026
The PLAB 2 fee is 1,036 GBP from 1 April 2026. It was 998 GBP up to 31 March 2026. Fees below are from an archived copy of the GMC fees table dated September 2026. Check the live GMC page before you book. See the PLAB 2 exam guide.
PLAB 2 cost 2026
Booking is only through your own GMC Online account. Refugee doctors in the UK get 50 percent off the first two attempts.
| Period | PLAB 2 fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 31 March 2026 | 998 GBP |
| From 1 April 2026 | 1,036 GBP |
This is the GMC fee only. Travel to Manchester, accommodation and any preparation course are extra. Compare options on PLAB 2 preparation.
Cancellation rules
The GMC charges a share of the fee depending on how many days before the exam you cancel. These amounts use the 1,036 GBP fee.
| Notice before the exam | Charge | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| More than 42 days | 10 percent | 103.60 GBP |
| 42 to 29 days | 50 percent | 518 GBP |
| 28 days or less | 100 percent | 1,036 GBP |
Planning around the fee
You have four attempts, so a failed sitting costs a full fee again. You must pass within two years of your PLAB 1 pass. Practising before you book helps you use each sitting well. You can try one station free with no sign-up, and see pricing for our plans. Read the PLAB 2 pass rate page for past results.
Common questions
How much is the PLAB 2 exam?
1,036 GBP from 1 April 2026, and 998 GBP up to 31 March 2026, per the GMC.
What is the PLAB 2 cost in 2026?
The GMC fee is 998 GBP to 31 March and 1,036 GBP from 1 April. Travel and courses are extra.
What happens if I cancel PLAB 2?
Over 42 days before: 10 percent. 42 to 29 days: 50 percent. 28 days or less: 100 percent.
Practise every day until it feels routine.
One pass opens every exam on the site, including the PLAB 2. From US$25 for 7 days, with no automatic renewal.
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Checked 2026-11-06. Fees and rules change, so confirm them with the regulator before you book.