PLAB 2 dates 2026–27
PLAB 2 runs year-round in Manchester. Once you pass PLAB 1 you book an available date via GMC Online — there is no fixed national diet. Checked against GMC on 5 June 2026.
Exam dates change. MedMock is not affiliated with GMC; confirm every date, application window and venue on the official site before you book. GMC
When to start practising
A spoken exam tests whether you can retrieve what you know, structure it and say it clearly under pressure. That improves with repetition, not reading, so most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice on top of their knowledge revision. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones.
Questions
When is the next PLAB 2 sitting?
PLAB 2 runs year-round in Manchester. Once you pass PLAB 1 you book an available date via GMC Online — there is no fixed national diet. Check GMC for the current dates.
How long before the PLAB 2 should I start practising out loud?
Most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice, on top of their knowledge revision. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones, because a spoken exam tests retrieval and structure under pressure, which improve with repetition.
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