GP SelfTest: Frequently Asked Questions
- I can’t remember my password.
- I am a RCGP member do I have to pay to access GP SelfTest?
- I am not a RCGP member, how do I access GP SelfTest?
- I need to complete the Return to Practice or International Induction Programme versions of GP SelfTest
- What type of tests can be selected?
- I have a reasonable adjustment for the AKT exam, can I have additional time in the timed revision test?
- About the questions.
- How many questions are there in each curriculum category?
- About the quality assurance.
- Will GP SelfTest repeat the same questions?
- Can I reset my completed quiz attempts and start afresh?
- What happens if I log-off GP SelfTest mid-way through completing a test?
- Is there a time limit to completing tests on GP SelfTest?
- About peer scores.
- How can I review my previous attempts of 200 question revision tests?
- How can I provide feedback on GP SelfTest?
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I am a RCGP member do I have to pay to access GP SelfTest?
All RCGP members have free unlimited access to GP SelfTest as a member benefit. At RCGP, we want to do our best to deliver the best support and value possible, especially when it comes to your learning.
I am not a RCGP member, how do I access GP SelfTest?
You can purchase a six or 12-month subscription for GP SelfTest.
We invite you to join RCGP as a member and you can find out more about our benefits.
I need to complete the Return to Practice or International Induction Programme versions of GP SelfTest.
New enrolments to Return to Practice and International Induction Programme assessments are closed. If you are a former RCGP member, please email membership@rcgp.org.uk (subject "Return to Practice scheme" or "International Induction Programme") and include evidence of your scheme placement.
Membership will confirm with you that your details are up-to-date and your RCGP membership will be re-instated free for 12-months. Upon receiving your membership confirmation, login to GP SelfTest and complete 'curriculum-wide learning needs assessment' test or discuss your requirement with your regional education lead.
What type of tests can be selected?
There are five different types of tests, which can be attempted an unlimited number of times.
Overview of each test’s functionality:
| Type of test | Number of questions | Relevant audience | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revision test (timed) | 160 | GP registrar | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Revision test (untimed) | 160 | GP registrar | No |
| Curriculum-wide Learning Needs Assessment | 100 | GP registrar / Qualified GP | No |
| Lucky dip | Choice of 15, 30, 40, 60 | GP registrar / Qualified GP | No |
| Topic-Specific | 20 (per topic) | GP registrar / Qualified GP | No |
I have a reasonable adjustment for the AKT exam, can I have additional time in the timed revision test?.
Yes. Upon selecting the timed revision test, a choice is presented to opt-in for 'reasonable adjustment' providing an additional 40 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes in total).
We update GP SelfTest monthly adding new questions and removing or updating expired questions so the number of questions in each category will change and increase over time.
How many questions are there in each curriculum category?
The GP SelfTest question bank contains over 2,800 questions.
You can find the current list with the numbers of questions per category.
All our questions are written, reviewed and quality assessed by practising GPs. We regularly review questions in the light of user feedback and changing clinical guidance.
Will GP SelfTest repeat the same questions?
GP SelfTest contains a bank of questions across the GP curriculum categories.
For every test you complete the system automatically generates questions randomly that you have not previously seen.
Once you have completed all the questions in a curriculum topic they will begin to repeat. As some curriculum topics have more questions than others, some sets of questions will start to repeat more quickly.
So, if you do several revision or curriculum wide learning tests, you may see some of the same questions from topic specific tests along with new questions.
Can I reset my completed quiz attempts and start afresh?
Presently, there is no reset function. Though we are exploring options to develop this function.
What happens if I log-off GP SelfTest mid-way through completing a test?
By selecting the save and exit option, the system will automatically save your test up to the last answer you submitted. When you next log in to GP SelfTest, it will inform you what percentage of the previous test you had completed and provide you with the option to continue your last test or start a new test
You can log in and out of GP SelfTest as many times as you like, at times convenient for you.
The only exception is the timed revision exam. The time starts from the moment you begin your attempt, and you must submit your answers before the time expires, otherwise the test autocompletes and only those questions attempted are graded.
Is there a time limit to completing tests on GP SelfTest?
The timed revision test has a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes (or 3 hours 20 minutes with reasonable adjustment opt-in) and time starts from the moment you begin your attempt. The timer counts down even if you were to exit GP SelfTest. You must submit your answers before the time expires, otherwise the test autocompletes and only those questions attempted are graded.
For all other tests, there is no time limit and you do not have to answer all questions in one session. For non-members, dependent on the subscription you have purchased, you have either six or twelve months to complete tests.
For each quiz type the peer score is calculated by dividing the total of all completed quiz scores by the number of completed quiz attempts. This gives the average (mean) score.
The 160 question versions of the timed and untimed revision tests launched on 1 August 2025. Peer scores may fluctuate until a sufficient number of tests have been completed to provide a reliable, unbiased representation.
How can I review my previous attempts of the 200 question revision tests?
The 200 question versions of the timed and untimed revision test were replaced by 160 question versions on 1 August 2025.
You can still review your results from previously completed 200 question revision tests by selecting 'View current progress', next select 'Timed revision test (200 questions) or 'Untimed revision test (200 questions)', select '+' to expand and display test reports and summaries.
How can I provide feedback on GP SelfTest?
We welcome all constructive feedback.
Once you have logged into GP SelfTest, you can select the feedback option on your homepage and complete and submit a feedback form.
When you review your test answers you can also provide a star rating for each individual question in a test as well as provide comments in the free text comments box.
The question-and-answer stems and links to further educational resources will be updated to reflect changing evidence and knowledge.
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