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PLAB 1 revision refers to the structured process of preparing for the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Part 1 (PLAB 1) examination — the first step for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking to practise medicine in the United Kingdom.
The PLAB 1 exam consists of 180 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions delivered over a 3-hour sitting. It tests clinical knowledge across all conditions in the GMC's UKMLA Content Map — the same blueprint used for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Effective PLAB 1 revision requires systematic practice across all 430 conditions and 217 patient presentations.
Our PLAB 1 revision platform is built specifically for this exam, with every question mapped to the official GMC Content Map. Whether you are an IMG from South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, or anywhere else in the world, our question bank gives you the most efficient path to passing PLAB 1.
Built by doctors who passed PLAB 1 and the UKMLA, our platform uses evidence-based revision techniques to maximise your score.
Every PLAB 1 revision question is mapped to the official GMC Content Map. All 430 conditions and 217 patient presentations are covered — the same blueprint used in the real PLAB 1 exam.
Our intelligent algorithm surfaces questions you find difficult more frequently, using spaced repetition to embed clinical knowledge into long-term memory — the most effective PLAB 1 revision technique.
Simulate real PLAB 1 exam conditions with timed mock exams. Build the stamina and time management skills needed to complete 180 questions in 3 hours under pressure.
Every PLAB 1 revision question comes with a full explanation covering the diagnosis, investigations, management, and relevant NICE guidelines — so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer.
Track your PLAB 1 revision progress across all conditions and specialties. Identify your weakest areas and focus your revision time where it matters most.
Our PLAB 1 revision platform is used by IMGs from over 50 countries. Questions are written in clear UK clinical English and reflect the NHS management guidelines tested in PLAB 1.
Effective PLAB 1 revision requires a structured approach. Here is the strategy used by IMGs who pass on their first attempt:
The GMC's UKMLA Content Map is the official blueprint for PLAB 1. It lists all 430 conditions and 217 patient presentations that can appear in the exam. This is your PLAB 1 revision checklist.
Work through PLAB 1 revision questions specialty by specialty — Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and so on. This builds systematic knowledge rather than leaving random gaps.
PLAB 1 tests UK-specific management. Focus on NICE guidelines for common conditions. If you trained outside the UK, pay particular attention to differences in drug names, dosing, and first-line treatments.
Read the full explanation for every PLAB 1 question — including those you answered correctly. Understanding the clinical reasoning behind each answer is what separates high scorers from those who just memorise.
In the final weeks before PLAB 1, practise under timed conditions. The real exam is 180 questions in 3 hours — approximately 1 minute per question. Building this pace is essential.
PLAB 1 consists of 180 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions delivered over a 3-hour sitting. Questions cover all conditions in the GMC's UKMLA Content Map, including clinical presentations, investigations, diagnosis, and management.
The PLAB 1 pass mark is set by the GMC using the Angoff method and varies slightly between sittings. Typically, a score of around 120–130 out of 180 (approximately 65–72%) is required to pass. Aiming for 75%+ in your PLAB 1 revision gives a comfortable safety margin.
Most successful candidates recommend 3–6 months of structured PLAB 1 revision. Starting early and practising consistently — even 1–2 hours per day — is far more effective than intensive last-minute cramming. Aim to complete at least 1,000 PLAB 1 practice questions before your exam date.
PLAB 1 and the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) test the same clinical knowledge using the same GMC Content Map. The key difference is that PLAB 1 is for international medical graduates (IMGs), while the UKMLA is for UK medical graduates. Our question bank is effective for both exams.
PLAB 1 covers all 430 conditions and 217 patient presentations in the GMC Content Map, spanning all major medical specialties: Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, and more.