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RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP) Pass Rate 2026

The headline figure

The RACGP publishes per-component pass rates for the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP). These are the most recent verified figures:

RACGP publishes per-cycle public exam reports per component rather than one headline figure. In the 2026.1 cycle the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) passed 80.57% overall and 88.1% at first attempt; the Key Feature Problem (KFP) passed 84.12% overall and 90.08% at first attempt. Both written components are required to fellow. Pass marks are set per cycle by modified-Angoff standard setting (AKT cut score 67.11%, KFP 63.29% in 2026.1), so rates vary between cycles and fall sharply on later attempts.

How the standard is set

For the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP), RACGP assesses candidates against a defined competency standard rather than ranking them against each other, so the proportion who pass reflects how a cohort performs against that bar and varies between sittings. Where a verified figure is published it appears above with its source; where the examining body publishes none, PRIMEX states that plainly rather than estimating one.

What separates pass-tier from fail-tier candidates

The RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP) is Three components (AKT, KFP, CCE), all must be passed; pass AKT and KFP before attempting the CCE. Across multiple examination sittings, the following patterns distinguish candidates who pass from those who do not:

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Frequently asked questions

How long should I study for the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP)?

Most candidates dedicate 16-26 weeks of structured preparation for the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP). The exact duration depends on your prior knowledge base, clinical experience, and available study time per week. Starting earlier generally produces better outcomes than compressing preparation into a short period.

What is the format of the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP)?

Three components (AKT, KFP, CCE), all must be passed; pass AKT and KFP before attempting the CCE.

What is the pass rate for the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP)?

The RACGP publishes per-component pass rates for the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP). These are the most recent verified figures:

  • AKT (first attempt, 2026.1): 88.1% (2026.1) — official source, verified 2026-06-02.
  • AKT (overall, 2026.1): 80.57% (2026.1) — official source, verified 2026-06-02.
  • KFP (first attempt, 2026.1): 90.08% (2026.1) — official source, verified 2026-06-02.
  • KFP (overall, 2026.1): 84.12% (2026.1) — official source, verified 2026-06-02.

RACGP publishes per-cycle public exam reports per component rather than one headline figure. In the 2026.1 cycle the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) passed 80.57% overall and 88.1% at first attempt; the Key Feature Problem (KFP) passed 84.12% overall and 90.08% at first attempt. Both written components are required to fellow. Pass marks are set per cycle by modified-Angoff standard setting (AKT cut score 67.11%, KFP 63.29% in 2026.1), so rates vary between cycles and fall sharply on later attempts.

What are the most common failure modes in the RACGP Fellowship Examination (FRACGP)?
  • KFP answers that do not address the key feature - the KFP rewards identifying and acting on the single critical decision point, not comprehensive management.
  • AKT under-preparation: the MCQ bank for the AKT is broad, and high-volume practice is essential for adequate pattern recognition.
  • CCE communication failures - patient-centred communication is explicitly marked and candidates who focus only on clinical content miss these marks.
  • Insufficient exposure to breadth: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, mental health, and medico-legal scenarios are reliably tested.
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