FCPS Part 1 schedule and dates 2027
The FCPS Part 1 schedule for 2027 is out: 5 January, 6 April, 6 July and 5 October 2027. Full CPSP table, IMM dates, how to apply and which sitting suits you.
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Last checked: 24 October 2026 against the CPSP examination schedule. CPSP can change dates. Confirm on the portal before you apply.
Next FCPS Part 1
The 2027 schedule was issued on 19 May 2026. The last 2026 sitting was 6 October 2026.
Sitting in January 2027? That leaves about ten weeks. Spend them on questions, not new books: choose your FCPS-1 Prep bank and work through Paper 1 and your specialty's Paper 2, with every option explained. Read the theory for any topic you get wrong in the FCPS Part 1 textbook, starting with the most repeated anatomy topics.
FCPS Part 1 schedule 2027
| Sitting | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 January | 5 January |
| 2nd | 7 April | 6 April |
| 3rd | 7 July | 6 July |
| 4th | 6 October | 5 October |
IMM (Intermediate Module) dates
| Sitting | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 February | 16 February |
| 2nd | 4 August | 17 August |
How to apply
- Create or log in to your CPSP ePortal account from cpsp.edu.pk.
- Choose the sitting, specialty group and centre.
- Upload your documents (degree, PMDC registration, house job certificate or proof of completion, CNIC, photographs).
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- Download your admit card when CPSP releases it.
The schedule page does not list application last dates. They are announced per sitting, usually several weeks before the exam. For a January sitting, start your application in November. Questions: examination@cpsp.edu.pk.
Eligibility in brief
- MBBS or BDS recognised by PMDC, with PMDC registration.
- A completed one-year house job. CPSP's documents mention completion before the exam date; check the current rule for your sitting.
- Fee: a 2026 summary listed Rs 25,000 plus charges. Check the current figure on the portal.
More detail: FCPS Part 1 complete guide.
Which sitting should you take?
| You are | Realistic sitting |
|---|---|
| In the first half of house job | July or October 2027, studying alongside work |
| Finishing house job by December | January 2027 if you started early, otherwise April 2027 |
| Already finished | The next sitting you can prepare for in 3 to 4 months |
Build the plan backwards from the date: 4-month study plan, then the last 30 days.
Preparing for your 2027 sitting
Whichever date you choose, the work is the same: learn the concepts CPSP keeps repeating, then practise them as MCQs until the traps stop catching you.
| Step | Where |
|---|---|
| Practise Paper 1 and your Paper 2 | [Surgery & Allied](/fcps/?bank=surg), [Medicine & Allied](/fcps/?bank=med), [Obstetrics & Gynaecology](/fcps/?bank=gyn) or [Diagnostic Radiology](/fcps/?bank=rad) bank |
| Read the theory behind a wrong answer | FCPS Part 1 textbook, chapter by CPSP syllabus point |
| Focus on what comes up most | Most repeated anatomy, physiology and pathology topics |
| Try before you commit | Sample questions in anatomy, physiology and pathology |
Frequently asked questions
What is the FCPS Part 1 schedule for 2027?
5 January, 6 April, 6 July and 5 October 2027, according to the CPSP examination schedule.
When is FCPS Part 1 in January 2027?
Tuesday 5 January 2027, according to the CPSP examination schedule.
How many times a year is FCPS Part 1 held?
Four: January, April, July and October.
What is the last date to apply for FCPS Part 1?
CPSP announces it per sitting; it is not on the annual schedule. Check the ePortal or write to examination@cpsp.edu.pk.
When is the IMM in 2027?
16 February and 17 August 2027.