FCPS Part 2 Exam Dates 2027: Full Schedule & Session Calendar

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 have typically fallen in March/April and October/November, a pattern that has held for a long run of consecutive years. 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 2026 Schedule

The FCPS Part 2 2026 schedule follows the two-session annual pattern. Based on historical scheduling:

• Session 1 (March-April 2026): Written paper expected in late March; clinical examinations scheduled through April, staggered by specialty and centre. Application window typically opens in January.
• Session 2 (October-November 2026): Written paper expected in October; clinical examinations through November. Application window typically opens in August.

Candidates who complete their minimum training period by mid-2026 and miss the April session should target the October/November 2026 session. Confirm the exact application window on the CPSP ePortal in August 2026.

FCPS Part 2 Exam Date 2027

The FCPS Part 2 exam date 2027 is not yet confirmed by CPSP at the time of writing, and it will not be until CPSP's year-end circular for 2026 is released — typically in November or December. Based on the same two-session pattern that has held for years, expect Session 1 of 2027 in March/April with an application window opening around December 2026 or January 2027, and Session 2 in October/November 2027 with an application window opening around August 2027.

Candidates planning for FCPS Part 2 exam dates in 2027 should watch the CPSP ePortal from around December 2026 onwards for the earliest Session 1 window, and treat any specific date circulating before CPSP's own circular as an estimate rather than confirmed fact.

Recent FCPS Part 2 Exam Schedule — 2023 to 2026

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

• 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.
• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2025: Continued the established March/April and October/November pattern, with clinical examinations conducted at CPSP examination hospitals across Pakistan as in prior years.
• FCPS Part 2 exam schedule 2026: Expected to follow the same two-session structure — see the section above for the working estimate.

How to Check the Current FCPS Part 2 Schedule

The most reliable way to check current or upcoming FCPS Part 2 exam dates, whether for 2026 or 2027, 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 2027 session is displayed yet, it simply means CPSP has not opened that window — check back periodically as your anticipated window approaches, particularly from late 2026 onwards for Session 1 of 2027.

Application Deadlines — Don't Miss the Window

The FCPS Part 2 application window is strictly enforced. CPSP does not accept late applications. The window has typically closed 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, whether that gap falls within 2026 or crosses into 2027.

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.

Prepare for FCPS Part 2 with HighYield

HighYield's QBanks cover the clinical medicine and specialty knowledge tested in the FCPS Part 2 written paper. Regular MCQ practice throughout your training years — not just in the weeks before the examination — is one of the most effective ways to build the deep, applied clinical knowledge that FCPS Part 2 examiners assess. Whether you are targeting a 2026 or 2027 session, starting your practice now pays off. Start your free trial on HighYield today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCPS Part 2 exam date 2027?

Not yet confirmed by CPSP. Based on the established two-session annual pattern, expect Session 1 around March/April 2027 and Session 2 around October/November 2027, with CPSP's official year-end circular (typically released November/December 2026) giving the first confirmed dates.

When does the application window for FCPS Part 2 2027 Session 1 open?

Historically the Session 1 application window has opened around December-January of the preceding year, so expect it around December 2026 or January 2027. Confirm on the CPSP ePortal directly.

How many FCPS Part 2 sessions are held per year?

Two — typically March/April and October/November — a pattern that has held for years and is expected to continue in 2027.

Where do I check the official 2027 FCPS Part 2 schedule?

Only at eportal.cpsp.edu.pk. Third-party forecasts, including this article, should be treated as estimates based on historical patterns, not official confirmation.

Related: for the schedule as confirmed so far for the current cycle, see our FCPS Part 2 Exam Dates 2026: Full Schedule & Session Calendar.