FCPS Part 2 Exam Schedule 2025 & 2026 - Dates, Sessions & How to Track Them

How Often Does CPSP Hold the FCPS Part 2 Exam?

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) holds the FCPS Part 2 examination twice a year, in contrast to FCPS Part 1 which has three annual sittings. The two Part 2 sessions are typically held in March/April and October/November. Because Part 2 includes a clinical examination component - long cases, short cases, and viva voce - scheduling is more complex than the written-only Part 1, and the exact dates vary by specialty and examination centre.

CPSP publishes the official examination schedule at the start of each academic year through the CPSP website and the ePortal. Always check eportal.cpsp.edu.pk directly for authoritative dates; third-party sources including this article can only reflect historical patterns and should not be treated as the official schedule.

FCPS Part 2 2025 Schedule

The FCPS Part 2 2025 schedule follows the two-session annual pattern. Based on historical scheduling:

• Session 1 (March-April 2025): Written paper held in late March; clinical examinations scheduled through April, staggered by specialty and centre. Application window typically opens in January.
• Session 2 (October-November 2025): Written paper held in October; clinical examinations through November. Application window typically opens in August.

Candidates who completed their minimum training period by mid-2025 and missed the April session should target the October/November 2025 session. Confirm the exact application window on the CPSP ePortal in August.

FCPS Part 2 Exam Date 2026

The FCPS Part 2 exam date 2026 follows the same pattern. For Session 1 of 2026, the application window will open approximately in December 2025 or January 2026. Candidates who are completing training in late 2025 and want to sit at the earliest opportunity in 2026 should watch the ePortal from December 2025 onwards.

Candidates planning for FCPS Part 2 exam dates in 2026 can expect the same two-session structure. CPSP's year-end circular, typically released in November or December, officially announces the following year's examination schedule.

Historical FCPS Part 2 Exam Schedule - 2021 to 2024

For candidates researching the history of the CPSP Part 2 schedule:

• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2021: COVID-19 caused significant disruption. CPSP managed to hold one full cycle - spring examinations were delayed and some specialties held written papers remotely or with modified protocols. Clinical examinations resumed with precautions by mid-2021.
• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2022 / CPSP FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2022: Two full sessions resumed - March/April and October/November - returning to the pre-pandemic normal schedule. Application windows opened as expected and clinical examinations proceeded at CPSP examination hospitals across Pakistan.
• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2023 / CPSP FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2023: Two sessions held on the standard schedule. CPSP continued to process applications through the ePortal with digital payment options.
• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2024: Two sessions held. By 2024 CPSP had fully standardised ePortal-based applications for both Part 1 and Part 2 across all specialties.

How to Check the Current FCPS Part 2 Schedule

The most reliable way to check current or upcoming FCPS Part 2 exam dates is to:

1. Log in to the CPSP ePortal at eportal.cpsp.edu.pk
2. Navigate to the examinations section and select FCPS Part 2
3. View open and upcoming sessions for your specialty

The ePortal shows the application window, examination date, and fee for each open session. If no upcoming session is displayed, it means the application window has not yet opened - check back weekly if your anticipated window is approaching.

Application Deadlines - Don't Miss the Window

The FCPS Part 2 application window is strictly enforced. CPSP does not accept late applications. The window typically closes 3-4 weeks before the written paper date. Given that the clinical examination follows the written paper by several weeks, candidates who miss the application deadline must wait for the next session - a delay of 5-6 months.

Set a calendar reminder in the month before your target application window opens. The cost of missing the deadline is six months of additional waiting time on top of your existing multi-year training period.

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