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This approach combines the benefits of computer-based assessment with the consistency, security and reliability of professionally managed examination venues.  \n1. What is changing?  \nThe FRCPath Part 1 examination will now be delivered electronically using the Risr assessment platform in British Council test centres. Candidates will no longer sit the examination remotely or complete a paper-based examination.  \n2. Why has the College made this change?  \nThe College has extensive experience of delivering computer-based examinationsand continually reviews its examination processes to improve the candidate experience. Delivering examinations in British Council test centres provides a controlled testing environment with reliable internet connectivity, standardised equipment and on-site support. This helps reduce the risk of disruption and ensuresa fair and consistent experience for all candidates.  \n3. Have the GMC approved the change to the delivery of the examinations for this session?  \nAn application was submitted to the GMC and has provisionally been approved, subject to the outcome of a pilot which took place on 15 July.  \n4. Is the examination content changing?  \nNo. The examination syllabus, blueprint, format, number of questions, standard setting process and pass standard remain unchanged. Only the method of delivery has changed.  \n5. Will I use the Risr platform?  \nYes. The examination will be delivered through the Risr assessment platform. Candidates who have previously sat College examinations using Risr will find the interface familiar.  \n6. Where can I sit the FRCPath Part 1 examination?  \nThe FRCPath Part 1 examination is delivered in British Council test centres in locations across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally.  \nAutumn 2026 locations  \nUnited Kingdom and Ireland  \n􀁸 London  \n􀁸 Manchester  \n􀁸 Edinburgh  \n􀁸 Bristol  \n􀁸 Dublin  \nInternational  \n􀁸 New Delhi, India  \n􀁸 Karachi, Pakistan  \n􀁸 Amman, Jordan*  \n􀁸 Singapore, Singapore**  \n􀁸 Colombo, Sri Lanka***  \n􀁸 Yangon, Myanmar***  \nThe College has selected these locations to provide broad geographical coverage while ensuring that examinations are delivered in secure, professionally managed test centres.  \nNote:  \n*Amman, Jordan will be offered subject to venue availability on a rotating basis with Kuwait and Qatar  \n**Singapore will be offered as a venue in the autumn sitting and rotate with Hong Kong in the spring  \n***Centres will be offered on an annual basis in Sri Lanka and Myanmar.  \nThe College will continue to review the availability of test centres and may amend or expand the list of examination locations for future examination diets in response to candidate demand and operational requirements.  \n7. How will my test centre be allocated?  \nYou will be allocated to the examination centre closest to your registered address. If the is a reason why this is not suitable for you, you can request a change of centre using the link provided in your confirmation letter which will be emailed to you on 31 July. We will do our best to accommodate your request.  \nCentres will only go ahead if there are sufficient candidates to make it viable. Where a centre needs to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers (\u003C10), candidates will be given as much notice as possible and the option to change to a different centre.  \n8. What if I can’t or don’t want to travel to attempt my examination this session? Can I withdraw?  \nYou can withdraw your examination application and receive a refund. 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