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SCA November 2026: dates and a plan

The November 2026 SCA diet runs 3–6 Nov 2026. Booking has closed; this page sets out the dates, results day and what to do in the final weeks.

Last checked: October 2026
3–6 Nov 2026
exam dates
8 Dec 2026
results day, 17:00
28 Aug 2026
final booking deadline (passed)
3 Aug 2026
adjustments deadline (passed)

SCA November 2026: key dates

Booking for this diet has closed. The final booking deadline was 28 Aug 2026. If you have not booked, look at the January, February or March 2027 diets instead. If you are booked, the plan below covers your final weeks and results day.
ItemDate
Exam dates3–6 Nov 2026
Final booking deadline28 Aug 2026 (passed)
Reasonable adjustments deadline3 Aug 2026 (passed)
Results day8 Dec 2026 (results are published at 17:00)
Fee£1,207: the 2025–26 fee, which still applies to diets from September to November 2026 (confirm with the RCGP)

Dates are from the RCGP's exam dates and booking page and reasonable adjustments page, as shown on our SCA dates and fees page. The RCGP notes that dates can change. Each diet runs over several exam days and you are given a date within it. Staged payments apply to bookings: a deposit, a second payment and the balance by the final booking deadline. Payments are not taken automatically, so diarise each one; the exact timings: check RCGP.

How long have you got?

The first exam day of this diet is 3 Nov 2026. Count back from there to plan your weeks.

What to do now, by weeks remaining

Find the row that matches the time you have left and start there. This is our suggested plan, not RCGP guidance.

  1. 2 to 4 weeks. Second mock exam. Fix two habits, not ten. Practise opening, explaining and safety-netting until they sound like you, not a script. Check your room, camera, microphone and internet against the RCGP's examination day guide.
  2. Final week. Keep cases light: a few a day to stay warm. Sleep, plan the day, and have your ID and setup ready. Re-read the RCGP day guide.
  3. Results day. Results are published at 17:00 on 8 Dec 2026. Read the feedback statements alongside the RCGP's feedback statements page. If you need to resit, read SCA resit advice before choosing a new date.

Practise for this diet

Start with the free SCA cases, then work through the consultation types the SCA covers: results, prescribing, breaking bad news, challenging conversations, third parties and telephone cases. Use the Hot Seat for timed cases and the mock exam for full diets. If English is not your first language, the IMG Track and our advice for IMGs may help.

Other SCA diets

April, May and June 2027 dates: check RCGP. See SCA dates and fees for the full table.

Start free

Five sample Hot Seat cases, the full SCA Guide and one free run of the AI Patient Simulator are open to everyone, with no card needed. The whole SCA suite (all 359 cases, the AI mock circuit, group mocks and the Resit Clinic) is in the Gold plan.

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Free means free: no card and no countdown. Paid plans can be cancelled or paused at any time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the SCA November 2026?
The RCGP lists the November 2026 diet as 3–6 Nov 2026, with results at 17:00 on 8 Dec 2026. You are given a date within the diet. Always confirm on the RCGP exam dates page, as dates can change.
When is the booking deadline for the November 2026 SCA?
The final booking deadline is 28 Aug 2026, which has passed. Full payment and eligibility must be in place by then, or provisional bookings are cancelled.
What is the reasonable adjustments deadline for November 2026?
3 Aug 2026, which has passed. Contact the RCGP if you need adjustments, or consider a later diet.
When are the November 2026 SCA results?
Results are published at 17:00 on 8 Dec 2026, with feedback statements linked to the three domains.
How much does the November 2026 SCA cost?
£1,207: the 2025–26 fee, which still applies to diets from September to November 2026. Confirm the figure on the RCGP important exam information page before you budget.

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