| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do I sit one exam or two? | Two parts: the AKT and the CPSA. |
| Who sets them? | The GMC sets the AKT; each medical school runs its CPSA. |
| Do international graduates sit the UKMLA? | Today most take PLAB, which is aligned with it. Watch the GMC for changes. |
| Can I share exam questions? | No. They are confidential. |
| What is the UKMLA pass mark? | There is no fixed percentage. See UKMLA pass mark. |
| What is the difference between the UKMLA and PLAB? | See UKMLA vs PLAB. |
| What if I do not pass? | See UKMLA resits. |
| Where is the official detail? | On the GMC’s Medical Licensing Assessment pages. |
General education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Guidance changes: confirm with the official sources. Not medical, legal or immigration advice.