Cost of PLAB Registration in Nigeria

We register PLAB at 230 pounds including study materials (print or soft copy)

Do I Need To Register Now for PLAB Or Get Some Training First? 

It depends on the time you are ready to take the examination.So, we suggest you register first for the test and follow it up with adequate preparation and training. 

Sample of The PLAB Question

You might be curious to know what the PLAB questions look like! Here are a few samples of the PLAB questions

Structure and Timing of The PLAB Test 

The PLAB test is composed of 180 single best answer (SBA) and extended matching questions (EMQ)

Minimum time required for PLAB preparation

You will need to prepare for at least one month. However,It depends entirely on factors such as your confidence and level of professionalism.

Acceptability of PLAB For Admission Into Schools Abroad

The  Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test is for doctors who have qualified overseas and wish to practise medicine in the UK under limited registration. The test assesses your ability, as a doctor, to work safely as a senior house officer (SHO) in a UK NHS hospital.

So you can’t use the PLAB exams to gain admission into any school.

Locations of Approved PLAB test centres in Nigeria

The PLAB test can be taken in Nigeria in the following locations: Lagos, Enugu and Abuja. Other locations may be approved over time. See the available PLAB centres and test dates to pick a test date that is most favourable to you

Rescheduling PLAB Test Registration in Nigeria

You can cancel your spot if you’re not able to take your PLAB test on your booked date. But you can not  reschedule any bookings, you can  rather check GMC Online for places that might become available in the future as a result of your cancellation.

Preparation For PLAB Test

Here are some tips that can help you with your test preparation:

1. At least, one month of good preparation is suggested for the PLAB test.
2. Pick a test date that is at least 2 months before your earliest application deadline.
3. Practise! Practise!! Practise!!! There are more than enough free study materials that are available for your practice. Read and practice thoroughly. 
4. You can also buy on this website, very affordable video courses for PLAB. They are delivered by qualified tutors with more than a decade of experience actively tutoring students all over the world.
5. Our PLAB online training will help you to score very high. It can be group (3-20) or private (one on one). For more information, see PLAB online training.

Identification (ID) Requirements for the PLAB Test

When you register for your PLAB test in Nigeria, you’re required to enter your ID information. The details of your registration must match exactly with those on the ID you are bringing to the test place. If the details don’t match, you will not take the test, and your test fee will not be refunded.  

Acceptable ID For PLAB Test in Nigeria

Test takers in Nigeria will need an international passport as an identifying document upon their arrival at the test centre. 

Unacceptable ID Documents For PLAB Test

These documents are not acceptable as primary or supplemental ID under any condition:

1. International driver’s license
2. Draft classification card
3. International student ID
4. Credit/debit card of any sort
5. Notary-prepared letter or document
6. Birth certificate
7. Social Security card
8. Employee ID card
9. Any temporary ID card
10. Diplomatic, consulate or embassy ID card

Note: If your ID document isn’t written in English language and the test centre administrator can’t read it, you will most likely be unable to take the test, and your test fee won’t be refunded. 

PLAB Test Duration

The PLAB test spans three hours; the check-in process takes 30 minutes. So, you should expect to spend 3 ½ hours and are encouraged to plan your test day appropriately. You should not fix any other serious engagement for the day.

What To Bring To Your PLAB Test Centre

When your online registration is completed, you’ll get a confirmation email with the test date, start time and test centre address. Please print the email confirmation for your registration. You will take the printed email confirmation and your unexpired international passport to the test centre.

How To Confirm PLAB Registration Status

You can confirm your registration status by login to your GMC Online account with your login details. If you don’t know your login details, simply ask for it from us or the agent that registered you for the exam.

Also, plan to check the status of your registration the day before your test to ensure that none of the registration details has changed (for instance, a different start time or venue than initially scheduled).