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AKT exam guides
Simple, clear answers to the questions GP trainees ask about the AKT. The format, the pass mark, and how to revise. Written in plain English by the team behind SCA Revision.
Exam format
MRCGP AKT exam format: 160 questions in 160 minutes
The 2025 change, the topic split, and the question types, in plain English.
Read the guide →Pass mark
MRCGP AKT pass mark and pass rate, explained
How the pass mark is set, what recent exams needed, and the score to aim for.
Read the guide →Revision method
How to revise for the AKT: a method that actually sticks
A simple study plan: little and often, test yourself, and do timed mocks.
Read the guide →AKT vs SCA
AKT vs SCA: the two MRCGP exams compared
What each exam tests, how they differ, and when most trainees sit them.
Read the guide →Exam day
AKT exam day: what to expect
What to bring, what happens at the test centre, and simple tips to stay calm and on time.
Read the guide →After a resit
Failed the AKT? A calm, practical plan
Why it is recoverable, how to use your feedback report, and study methods proven to work.
Read the guide →High-yield topics
AKT high yield topics: what candidates struggle with most
The topics the RCGP feedback reports flag again and again. A smart place to focus your revision.
Read the guide →Exam technique
AKT exam technique: tips straight from the RCGP
How to approach the questions, in the RCGP's own words: the marks that knowledge alone does not win.
Read the guide →Our approach
What makes AKT Revision different
More than a list of questions: a learning engine, feedback on your exact answer, and what's coming next.
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