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The two most popular approaches are:
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<li aria-level="1">Question-bank based</li>
<li aria-level="1">‘Formal revision’ based</li>
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Question banks and reading books are useful for developing exam technique — but you won’t gain the experience of dealing with questions you may face in the exam. Only by taking both approaches hand-in-hand will you improve retention and performance.
A few key references to familiarise with and keep referring to throughout preparation include: RCGP Curriculum, NICE guidelines, BNF and BNF for children, RCGP InnovAiT journals, Oxford Handbook of General Practice.
The RCGP curriculum should be used as a guide to your preparation. The RCGP have outlined which areas will be tested in the AKT – not going through this will lead to surprises on the day. It is a long document but if you plan things well it will ensure you cover everything. Download our <a href="/free-planner/">FREE AKT planner</a> to help you do this now.
Review past RCGP AKT feedback reports. After every AKT exam the RCGP produces a report including which areas candidates struggled with. It is important that you go through these for at least 3-4 times before your own exam as it is likely that these areas will be re-tested. Make sure you plan to cover these areas well before your exam date. At Arora Medical, we always take the findings of these reports into consideration when developing and updating our own training resources, so that you won’t get taken by surprise. Our training resources are constantly updated.
Make a timeline. Planning is vital given the huge amount of material to cover for AKT. Work out how long you have before your exam, and break down your revision accordingly. Think about what topics to cover and when, along with how many questions you’ll need to complete each week.
If you fail to prepare adequately, then the pending AKT exam will quickly feel overwhelming. Our AKT revision planners are designed to help you plan out your revision and can be found here: <a href="/free-planner/">Free Planners</a>
The most comprehensive package for AKT is our <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">AKT Ultimate Package</a>. This is a package which focuses on the two core components needed for AKT success – knowledge and technique. The package has 6 months access to all material and contains 3 video courses, 3 audiobook courses, MRCGP AKT Question Bank, 5 mock exams, 2 live courses (our big mock AKT course and a live Statistics course- watchback available), clinical flashcards, statistics flashcards and admin flashcards. Click on the page to find out more about the package and for trainee reviews.
Read more: <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">What is the AKT exam and how do I prepare for it</a>?
Our most comprehensive package for AKT is certainly the <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">AKT Ultimate Package</a>. This is a package, which focuses on the two core components needed for AKT success – knowledge and technique.
The package has 6 months access to all material and contains 3 online courses, 3 audiobook courses, MRCGP AKT Question Bank, 5 mock exams, double live course attendance, clinical flashcards, stats flashcards and admin flashcards.
To find out more about the package and for trainee reviews <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">click here</a>.
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How do I prepare for AKT MRCGP?													

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When searching for the best AKT question bank for revision, the best advice is to try to find something which offers as much variety as possible.
Often people rely on one bank and get very used to a certain style of question-writing – doing the same style of question 3-4000 times is bound to trigger your brain to think in a certain way and it can be very confusing when another style is suddenly encountered in the exam. Whether you have two question banks, or whether you simply hire a few AKT practice question books from the library, try at least two sources. You can try our <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt">sample AKT mock exam questions</a>
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Which AKT question bank should I use?													

There are 200 MRCGP AKT questions. The test is computer-based and lasts 3 hours and 10 minutes, giving you an average time of 57 seconds to answer each question. There is a timer visible on screen.
The questions follow a set format: 80% are on clinical medicine. 10% of questions are on health informatics and administrative issues. 10% of questions are on critical appraisal and evidence-based practice (statistics)
Questions can come in several types — the main being:
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<li aria-level="1">Single best answer (SBA): choose only one answer e.g. 1 from 5.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Extended match questions (EMQ): longer list of answers, 2 or 3 scenarios, choose only one answer.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Free text answer: need to type an answer in the textbox.</li>
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There is no negative marking, so ensure you attempt every question.

How many questions are in the AKT exam?													

A maximum of four attempts is allowed, which means if you fail your AKT on your first sitting you can try to pass it 3 more times (provided you entered GP Speciality Training on or after August 1st 2010).
You are able to take the AKT during or after the ST2 stage of your GP training.

How many times can you take the AKT?													

Yes, you can use a calculator in the AKT exam – an online calculator is provided.

Do you get a calculator in AKT tests?													

The failure rate of the AKT exam often worries trainees, due to the fact it is a challenging exam. The AKT pass rate is currently at between 60% and 68% based on the last 4 AKT feedback reports.

What is the pass rate for AKT?													

The current exam fee is £470 for all GP trainees as of April 2023.
Exam booking occurs through the RCGP website – application periods usually open 7-8 weeks before the exam and remain open for a few days.
Once you have booked and paid, you then select your preferred test centre.

How much is the AKT?													

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AKT January 2025: Booking period 11th December &#8211; 13th December 2024, AKT test date 29th January 2025, results published 27th February 2025.
AKT April 2025: Booking period 12th March &#8211; 14th March 2025, AKT test date 30th April 2025, results published 29th May 2025.
AKT July 2025: Booking period 28th May &#8211; 30th May 2025, AKT test date 9th July 2025, results published 7th August 2025.
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AKT October 2025: Booking period 10th September &#8211; 12th September 2025, AKT test date 28th October 2025, results published 27th November 2025.

What are the AKT dates?													

You can take the AKT exam from ST2 onwards.
Many trainees are taking the AKT earlier and earlier and choosing to attempt it at the first opportunity in ST2. Although it can be a relief to get your AKT passed as soon as possible, choosing to take the AKT too soon can result in the following issues:
– The job the trainee is in doesn’t allow for effective preparation due to shift patterns/fatigue. This is often the case if someone wants to sit their AKT during a placement like in AMU, A&amp;E.
– The trainee’s lack of GP experience hinders how they can apply their knowledge in scenario-based situations.
– They try to rush into the exam and therefore do not give themselves a long enough time to prepare for it.
– Trainees choose to rely only on one type of revision resource to save time and money (eg just flashcards) which limits how much information they can retain and apply to the exam.
–Trainees taking their first attempt as a ‘feeler’ attempt can often result in them not being prepared enough.
There is no right or wrong time to take your AKT, and opting to take it in ST2 or ST3 year both have their benefits.
GP placement experience can make a difference as many questions require you to think in a ‘GP mindset’ – several answers may feasibly be correct, but the most likely one from a GP perspective may be the correct one.

When should I take the MRCGP AKT exam?													

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The ‘best’ resource for you depends on how you learn best.
Our most comprehensive package for AKT is certainly the <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">AKT Ultimate Package</a>. This is a package, which focuses on the two core components needed for AKT success – knowledge and technique.
The package has 6 months access to all material and contains 3 online courses, 3 audiobook courses, MRCGP AKT Question Bank, 5 mock exams, 2 live course attendance (big mock and statistics course), clinical flashcards, stats flashcards and admin flashcards.
To find out more about the package and for trainee reviews <a href="/course/mrcgp-akt/">click here</a>.
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Which are the best AKT resources?													

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There is lots to cover in order to succeed at AKT but if you have a plan then it is very much achievable.
Download our latest <a href="/free-planner/">free AKT planner programme</a> which provides you with a day-by-day guide of what to cover.
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How can I cover all the material?													

Package access is 6 months. This includes the online course, question bank, mocks, audiobooks and flash cards. If trainees need slightly longer than 6 months then we are happy to extend as well.

How long do I get access to material for?													

Very simply, as early as possible! There is a lot of material to get through, and there is also no limit to usage. Therefore the earlier that you get the package, the more value you will get.

What is the ideal time to buy the package?													

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Although you have access to material for 6 months, the majority of trainees who purchase the package are between 1 and 3 months from their exam. All material is available to use flexibly as and long as you have a plan, you can get through it all in a few weeks if needed. You will certainly cram a lot of knowledge into a short period of time – which will definitely help on the exam day itself!
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My exam is in 6 weeks - is there enough time to use the package?													

When you add the Ultimate Package to the checkout, you are asked to select a live programme that suits your own AKT plan. If the next few available programme dates do not suit (for example you are taking the exam in a year’s time) there is an option to select ‘Future Course Date’, allowing you to join a future date that has not released yet.

How do I select the most appropriate live course programme for me?													

Don’t worry! Many don’t attend our live courses on the day due to on-calls, working shifts etc. All of our live courses are recorded and available for watch back for one month afterwards – regardless of whether you actually attend them live or not.
Just select the programme closest to your exam date and you&#8217;ll get joining links for each live session.

What if I can't attend the live course programme?													

We regularly update our online courses, question bank, mock exams, audiobooks and flashcards. As soon as we update on our side, you get the updates on your side.

What if guidelines change?

We’d recommend using one of our free daily planner programmes which maps to the content of the Ultimate Package: https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/free-downloads/

What is the best way to go through the material?													

Firstly, if you go through all of the material then it is very unlikely that you will fail! If you are unlucky not to pass however then we are happy to a) extend the package until when you pass and b) add you to the next Live course date so that you can re-attend.

What if I fail the exam?

Yes. At checkout you can choose the PayPal option, there will be an option to pay-in-3 by clicking the ‘pay later’ option.

Can I pay in instalments?													

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If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP AKT exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Ify Okoronkwo – a GP trainee who recently passed her AKT at the second attempt – share her experience of how she prepared and eventually passed after failing first time around.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

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If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP AKT exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Khine – a GP trainee who recently passed her AKT despite feeling stress, anxiety and lack of focus – share her experience of how she prepared and eventually passed first time.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

How I passed AKT despite struggling to focus: Dr Khine

If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP AKT exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Irbaz Khan – a GP trainee who recently passed his AKT, scoring over 90% – share his experience of how he prepared and how he scored such a high score.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

How I scored over 90% in my AKT Exam: Dr Irbaz Khan

If you are a GP trainee who has dyslexia (or in fact any junior doctor or medical student with dyslexia who is currently preparing for exams), this blog is a must read. We are lucky to have Dr Canh Van On – a GP who passed her MRCGP AKT exam at the 5th attempt – share her experience of dyslexia and how she adapted her studying to pass and complete training.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

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The AKT (applied knowledge test) is one of the three components of the MRCGP qualification – necessary to complete GP training in the UK. It aims to test your application of clinical knowledge and problem-solving – it is not simply a test of how much you know or can retain.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

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The AKT (Applied Knowledge Test) is sometimes seen as the ‘smaller’ of the two exams in GP training. Many however find it a bigger challenge than the RCA given the need for precise knowledge and correct application. It is certainly not to be taken lightly – good planning and smart use of time is essential to get the most out of preparation. For full details about the exam see our main AKT Blog: <a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/the-akt-exam-what-it-is-and-how-to-prepare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What is the AKT and how to prepare</a>.
Having sat this exam myself, I remember areas that I struggled with, as well as ideas that I benefitted from. Below are my ten key, but often less discussed tips for this exam – both for preparation, as well as for the day itself.
– Register for our next Free AKT Webinar <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 
– Join the Arora AKT Telegram teaching group <a href="https://t.me/aroramrcgpakt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 
– Start our most comprehensive AKT Ultimate Package <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/mrcgp-akt-ultimate-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

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