AKT Pass Mark & Pass Rate
Every MRCGP AKT sitting since October 2022: the pass mark, how many candidates passed, and how UK graduates did on their first attempt. Updated with the July 2026 feedback report.
The short answer
The AKT pass mark for July 2026 (AKT 60) was 112 out of 160 (70.0%), and 73.2% of candidates passed. Since the switch to 160 questions in October 2025, the pass mark has ranged from 107 to 112. UK graduates sitting for the first time pass at 82–92%, well above the overall rate.
112/160
70.0% · AKT 60
73.2%
All candidates
86.2%
361 candidates
1,308
Sat on 7 July 2026
How the pass mark and pass rate have moved
The overall pass rate has ranged from 62.5% (AKT 53, October 2024) to 80.2% (AKT 59, April 2026). Hover or tap a sitting for its figures.
Pass rate by sitting
All candidates vs UK graduates sitting for the first time
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Every sitting
Figures are taken from each sitting's official RCGP feedback report. Select a sitting to open its report.
| Sitting | Candidates | Pass mark | Pass rate | UK grads, 1st attempt | Mean score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKT 60July 2026 | 1,308 | 112/16070.0% | 73.2% | 86.2% | 75.1% |
| AKT 59April 2026 | 1,795 | 107/16066.9% | 80.2% | 88.7% | 74.3% |
| AKT 58January 2026 | 1,597 | 108/16067.5% | 76.5% | 89.2% | 75.1% |
| AKT 57October 2025 | 1,583 | 109/16068.1% | 70.6% | 88.8% | 73.0% |
| AKT 56July 2025 | 1,344 | 138/20069.0% | 69.1% | 85.1% | 72.6% |
| AKT 55April 2025 | 1,732 | 144/20072.0% | 75.9% | 91.0% | 77.3% |
| AKT 54January 2025 | 1,543 | 139/20069.5% | 71.4% | 86.1% | 74.2% |
| AKT 53October 2024 | 1,529 | 145/20072.5% | 62.5% | 84.2% | 74.7% |
| AKT 52July 2024 | 1,382 | 138/20069.0% | 65.9% | 82.9% | 71.9% |
| AKT 51April 2024 | 1,693 | 139/19969.8% | 69.6% | 87.5% | 74.1% |
| AKT 50January 2024 | 1,703 | 141/19970.9% | 68.3% | 87.7% | 74.5% |
| AKT 49October 2023 | 2,070 | 140/20070.0% | 68.2% | 88.9% | 73.8% |
| AKT 48April 2023 | 2,504 | 139/20069.5% | 68.0% | 83.1% | 72.8% |
| AKT 47January 2023 | 1,864 | 139/20069.5% | 64.9% | 84.6% | 72.3% |
| AKT 46October 2022 | 2,139 | 141/20070.5% | 68.0% | 86.3% | 73.8% |
- AKT 60
July 2026 · 1,308 candidates
73.2%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 112/160
- UK 1st
- 86.2%
- Mean
- 75.1%
- AKT 59
April 2026 · 1,795 candidates
80.2%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 107/160
- UK 1st
- 88.7%
- Mean
- 74.3%
- AKT 58
January 2026 · 1,597 candidates
76.5%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 108/160
- UK 1st
- 89.2%
- Mean
- 75.1%
- AKT 57
October 2025 · 1,583 candidates
70.6%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 109/160
- UK 1st
- 88.8%
- Mean
- 73.0%
- AKT 56
July 2025 · 1,344 candidates
69.1%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 138/200
- UK 1st
- 85.1%
- Mean
- 72.6%
- AKT 55
April 2025 · 1,732 candidates
75.9%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 144/200
- UK 1st
- 91.0%
- Mean
- 77.3%
- AKT 54
January 2025 · 1,543 candidates
71.4%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 139/200
- UK 1st
- 86.1%
- Mean
- 74.2%
- AKT 53
October 2024 · 1,529 candidates
62.5%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 145/200
- UK 1st
- 84.2%
- Mean
- 74.7%
- AKT 52
July 2024 · 1,382 candidates
65.9%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 138/200
- UK 1st
- 82.9%
- Mean
- 71.9%
- AKT 51
April 2024 · 1,693 candidates
69.6%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 139/199
- UK 1st
- 87.5%
- Mean
- 74.1%
- AKT 50
January 2024 · 1,703 candidates
68.3%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 141/199
- UK 1st
- 87.7%
- Mean
- 74.5%
- AKT 49
October 2023 · 2,070 candidates
68.2%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 140/200
- UK 1st
- 88.9%
- Mean
- 73.8%
- AKT 48
April 2023 · 2,504 candidates
68.0%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 139/200
- UK 1st
- 83.1%
- Mean
- 72.8%
- AKT 47
January 2023 · 1,864 candidates
64.9%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 139/200
- UK 1st
- 84.6%
- Mean
- 72.3%
- AKT 46
October 2022 · 2,139 candidates
68.0%
pass rate
- Pass mark
- 141/200
- UK 1st
- 86.3%
- Mean
- 73.8%
One question was removed from scoring in AKT 50 and AKT 51, so those pass marks are out of 199. AKT 57 onwards used the 160-question paper.
What this means for your revision
Aim above the line
The pass mark has sat between 66.9% and 72.5% of scored questions. Aim for a steady 75% or more in timed mocks so a harder paper doesn’t catch you out.
The pass mark follows the paper
It is set for each sitting through standard setting. A lower pass mark usually means a harder paper, so don’t pick a sitting hoping for an easy one.
Know the 160-question format
Since October 2025 there are 128 clinical knowledge, 16 evidence-based practice and 16 organisation and management questions. The non-clinical sections are small but count.
Find out where you’d score today
Sit a full 160-question timed mock and see how your score compares with recent pass marks.
Common questions
What is the AKT pass mark?+
The pass mark for the most recent sitting, AKT 60 in July 2026, was 112 out of 160 (70.0%). Since the AKT moved to 160 questions in October 2025, the pass mark has ranged from 107 to 112.
What percentage do you need to pass the AKT?+
There is no fixed percentage. Across every sitting since October 2022, the pass mark has fallen between 66.9% and 72.5% of scored questions. Scoring consistently above 75% in timed practice gives you a sensible margin.
What is the AKT pass rate?+
73.2% of all candidates passed AKT 60, and 86.2% of UK graduates sitting for the first time. Since October 2022 the overall pass rate has ranged from 62.5% to 80.2%.
Why does the AKT pass mark change between sittings?+
The RCGP sets the pass mark separately for each sitting through standard setting, so it reflects how difficult that particular paper was. A lower pass mark usually means a harder paper, not an easier exam.
How many questions are in the AKT?+
Since AKT 57 (October 2025) the AKT has 160 questions: 128 on clinical knowledge, 16 on evidence-based practice and 16 on organisation and management. Earlier sittings had 200 questions.
How much does the AKT cost?+
The RCGP fee is £494 for sittings from 1 January to the end of July 2027. See our pricing page for the full fee details.