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Important update! The booking window for the FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam is officially opened by the Royal College of Radiologists. As per the official website of RCR, the candidates can book their slots for this exam until 2 December 2025. Candidates who are interested in appearing for this exam must note that the booking opening dates vary for resident doctors, members and non-members.
In this blog, we will give you the complete information regarding the FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam, including all the important dates, eligibility, fees, and updated format of it.
FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam: Important dates
Resident doctor & member bookings open: 15 September 2025
Non-member bookings open: 22 September 2025
Bookings closing date: 2 December 2025
Exam dates
Reporting exam: 23 January 2026
Oral exam: 26 January 2026
Results publication date: 26 February 2026
FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam: Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must have cleared FRCR Part 2A exam
- Minimum 34 months of formal clinical radiology training in a recognised post.
FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam: Exam fees
The exam fees vary for members and non-members. Also, the amount differs depending on the location where you choose to appear for the exam.
FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam format
The Royal College of Radiologists has implemented some major updates to the FRCR Part 2B exam from June 2025 onwards. The RCR introduced the changes to ensure the assessment remains fair, robust, and reflective of current medical practice. However, the earlier three-part structure of the exam remains unchanged with two reporting components and one oral exam.
Short case reporting – 25 plain film cases in 120 minutes
Long case reporting – 6 multimodality cases in 75 minutes
Oral/viva component – 12 cases in 60 minutes (with four examiners)
All are conducted via the risr/assess digital platform.
So, that’s all about the FRCR Part 2B January 2026 exam. If you have any doubts regarding the exam or need assistance with exam booking, please contact the StudyFRCR team to secure your slot seamlessly. In addition, if you need help with exam preparation, you can consider joining our expert-led short- and long-term FRCR courses that hold an impressive pass rate of 93%. You can even explore our premium study materials, curated by our team of mentors, for free through the StudyMEDIC LMS 3.0 before enrolling in the course.
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Authored By: Sarath
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