When Will the PLAB 2 Results Be Released?
Your PLAB 2 results are usually published within one month of your exam date. There’s no specific day announced in advance, but most candidates receive their results between 3 to 4 weeks after taking the test. If there's any delay in releasing the results, the GMC will contact you directly.
Where Will You See Your Results?
Once your results are ready, you’ll get an email from the GMC with instructions on how to view them. To check your results:
Your results will remain available in your GMC Online account — even after you become a registered doctor in the UK.
Note: Results are not given over the phone or at the GMC reception.
What Happens after You Pass PLAB 2?
Congratulations! If you have passed the PLAB 2 exam. Passing this is not an easy task and you did it. You’ve crossed a major level of your journey to become a doctor in UK.
Once you pass, your next step is to apply for GMC registration with a licence to practise. But keep in mind:
Steps After Passing:
- Log in to GMC Online and begin your application.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay the registration fee and submit your application.
- Once approved, you’ll officially be added to the UK medical register with a licence to practise.
Your Pass Date Matters
The GMC considers your pass date as the actual date you took the exam, not the date your results were published. This date will be important when applying for registration.
What about English Language Proof?
Sometimes, there’s a delay between taking PLAB 2 and applying for registration, and your English test scores (IELTS or OET) may expire during this gap. Don’t worry. In fact, a recent PLAB 2 pass may be accepted as proof that you’ve maintained your English skills, if:
- You apply for registration within three months of passing PLAB 2, and
- Your IELTS (7.5 overall, 7 in each) /OET (B grade in all subtests) results are less than three years old at the time of application.
If you meet both these conditions, the GMC will automatically consider your PLAB 2 as valid language evidence. No need to submit anything extra.
Join the ‘Welcome to UK Practice’ Workshop
After your registration, you should join the free ‘Welcome to UK Practice’ workshop. It is conducted by the GMC. In the sessions, you will learn about real-world guidance and how to handle ethical scenarios effectively.
They’re also a great opportunity to connect with other IMGs starting their UK journey.
What If You Don’t Pass PLAB 2?
If you didn’t clear PLAB 2 this time, take a deep breath — this isn’t the end of the road. Many candidates need more than one attempt to pass, and the GMC allows multiple chances to reappear.
If you need help identifying where you went wrong, our team at Academically will help you out.
How Many Times Can You Take PLAB 2?
You can attempt the PLAB 2 exam up to four times.
If you’ve already used all four attempts and haven’t passed, you may apply for a fifth and final attempt, but only under certain conditions. To be eligible, you must:
- Show proof of additional clinical learning over a 12-month period (after your fourth attempt).
- Submit a formal application to the GMC for review.
Also Read: Doctor Salary in the UK
Can You Request a Recheck of Your PLAB 2 Result?
No — the GMC no longer offers a result rechecking service. Their marking system is considered robust and final.
Whether you’ve passed PLAB 2 or are preparing for a retake, you’re already on the path to something bigger — a medical career in the UK. If your result didn’t go as planned, don’t let it discourage you. Many successful doctors have stood where you are now — and come back stronger. Reflect, re-prepare, and when you're ready, rebook.
At Academically, we support international medical graduates every step of the way — from coaching for OSCE-style exams to getting your PR, visa, job abroad easily.
