MRCS Part A Fees in India: Costs and April 2027 Booking

For the MRCS Part A examination taking place in India on 13 January 2027, the published fee is £790, against a general fee of £670. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) has stated that the fees in India include an extra 18% tax as required by Indian rules. The application window closed on 29 October 2026. This guide aims to help doctors in India better plan their costs and future sittings. Please note that the fees and dates were last checked on 29 October 2026.

MRCS Part A fee in India for the January 2027 sitting

For the sitting taking place on 13 January 2027, the RCPSG and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (RCSEd), both list £790 for India. As for the general fee, the RCPSG lists it at £670. The £790 only applies to the January 2027 sitting. Below, you can see the January 2026 India fee, which shows that costs can differ between sittings.

MRCS Part A fees by sitting (last checked 29 October 2026)

Last checked: 2026-10-29

Fees can change from one sitting to another. RCPSG stated that published fees can be changed before a closing date, so ensure that you confirm the amount for the sitting you would like to take. Check the official RCPSG MRCS Part A exam page and RCSEd exam listings for the latest published details.

Why the India fee is higher than the general fee

For the January 2027 sitting, the India fee is higher when compared to the general fee. This is because it includes an extra 18% tax, which is required as per Indian rules, according to the RCPSG. The College has mentioned that it does not set this tax, which is included in the published £790 India fee.

January 2027 India sitting: dates and status at publication

The January 2027 MRCS Part A examination in India is set to take place on 13 January 2027 at Pearson Centre. Applications closed on 29 October 2026, before the publication of this guide on 10 November 2026.

January 2027 MRCS Part A India sitting (last checked 29 October 2026)

Last checked: 2026-10-29

Where you sit MRCS Part A in India and what the exam involves

The MRCS Part A is delivered online via Pearson VUE test centres, which include centres in India as stated by RCPSG. The examination is five hours in total, and candidates will complete two papers on the same day. Paper 1 is three hours, and Paper 2 is two hours.

Applying from India: what the official pages say

An older RCSEd application page had written that its international form excludes India, and if candidates are sitting in India, they should use the Indian form. Since this is an older page, make sure to check the official College pages for current, more recent forms and availability prior to applying.

Planning beyond January 2027

If you happen to miss the January 2027 exam, RCS England lists 25 February 2027 as the application deadline and 29 April 2027 as the exam date. These dates are general, and not a confirmation of an Indian booking choice. Pages were checked on 29 October 2026, and there were no India fees mentioned, and no India-specific arrangements for April. Please check RCPSG, RCSEd and RCS England for the applicable fees and availability.

April 2027 MRCS Part A dates listed by RCS England (general, not India-specific; last checked 29 October 2026)

Last checked: 2026-10-29

Will the April 2027 India fee also be £790?

The £790 India fee has been published only for the January 2027 sitting. Please do not assume that these fees will also apply for the April exam. RCPSG notes that fees are subject to change before a closing date, so check the official College pages for the fees that are applicable to the sitting you are considering. Review the RCS England MRCS Part A examination dates before planning a later sitting.

Key takeaways and next steps

For the January 2027 MRCS Part A examination in India, the fee as published is £790, including 18% extra tax required by the rules of India, as compared with the £670 general fee. Applications have closed on 29 October 2026. If you would like to take part in a later sitting, ensure that you first confirm the Indian fee and the application details on the official College pages, and then plan a revision plan for your chosen exam date.