What is the structure of Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations?

The new Intercollegiate MRCS has three papers:

• Part 1: Applied Basic Science
• Part 2: Clinical Problem solving and
• Part 3: Viva and Clinical.

British Council Kolkata hosts all the three parts of the exam.

What is the time period of completing MRCS?

Candidates who apply under the intercollegiate regulations will have 3 ½ years from their first attempt of Part 2 in which they have to complete all parts of the examination (this holds true even if Part 2 is given before Part 1)

What are the test dates in Kolkata?

	Test dates			Registration Closing
	MRCS Part 1 & 2 date 09 Sep 2008			27 June 2008
	MRCS Part 1 & 2 date: 22-26 Sept 2008			11 July 2008

Is IELTS required to do MRCS?
No, but if the candidate is going for limited registration with GMC then IELTS becomes mandatory.

What are the eligibility criteria for taking intercollegiate MRCS?

• Part 1: Candidates are required to have MBBS qualification including (including internship) from a WHO recognised college.
• Part 2: in addition to the above qualification they will need to have commenced BST (Basic Surgical Training)
• Part 3: candidates are required to complete 2 years of Basic Surgical Training and also Basic Surgical Skills Course.

What is the Fee structure?

	MRCS Part 1:			£ 130 &  £ 30 ( or Rs 2200)
	MRCS Part 2:			£ 130 & £ 30 ( or Rs 2200)

The Board fee (£ 130) is to be paid by a demand draft drawn in favour of ‘The Royal College of Surgeons of England’ payable at UK.
The local fee can either be paid in Rupees ( Rs 2200/) or in pound (£ 25/)  and is to be paid by  demand draft drawn in favour of ‘British Council’ payable at UK.

The Fees structure for MRCS Part 3

	MRCS Part 3 Full			£ 550 & £ 30(or Rs 2500/)
	MRCS Part 3 Oral			£ 275 & £ 30(or Rs 2200/
	MRCS Part 3 Clinical & Communication			£ 275 & £ 30 (or Rs 2500/)
	MRCS Part 3 Communication skills only			£ 90 & £ 30 (or Rs 2500/)
	MRCS Part 3 Clinical only			£ 180 & £ 30 (or Rs 2500/)

The Board fee is to be paid by a demand draft drawn in favour of ‘The Royal College of Surgeons of England’ payable at UK.
The local fee can either be paid in Rupees (rs 2200/) or in pound (£ 25) and  is to be paid by demand draft drawn in favour of ‘British Council’ payable at UK.

The MRCS application form can be downloaded from the Royal College of Surgeons of England website or can be collected from the British Council reception in Kolkata.

For more information contact

Royal College of Surgeons of England 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC 2A 3PE Tel: 020 7869 6281 Fax: 020 7869 6290 www.rcseng.ac.uk

British Council L&T Chambers 16 Camac Street Kolkata-700017 Tel: 91 033 22825370 ext 338 (Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Fax: 91 033 22824804 Email :kolkata.exams@in.britishcouncil.org