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DRCOG key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) |
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| Official website | rcog.org.uk ↗ |
| Mode | The Diploma of the RCOG (DRCOG) — a diploma examination demonstrating knowledge of obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health, popular with GPs and primary-care doctors. It is a single computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centres. |
| Frequency | Held in scheduled sittings each year. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam is a single 3-hour computer-based test of 120 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions, each worth 2 marks (240 marks total). It is now SBA-only — the former Extended Matching Question (EMQ) module has been removed. The pass mark is not fixed; it is set for each sitting by a modified Angoff standard-setting method. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for DRCOG?
Open to registered/qualified doctors, particularly those in or heading toward general practice.
Last verified July 2026 against RCOG — DRCOG format and pass mark. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
DRCOG section breakdown
The DRCOG mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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DRCOG (55 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: DRCOG has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: DRCOG (pass 700/1000).
How DRCOG is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
DRCOG time strategy
With 55 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 196 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- DRCOG (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
DRCOG topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of DRCOG, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
DRCOG (55 Q)
- DRCOG — Obstetric complications · 7
- DRCOG — Postnatal care · 6
- DRCOG — Contraception · 6
- DRCOG — Antenatal care · 5
- DRCOG — Gynae cancers · 5
- DRCOG — Sexual health · 4
- DRCOG — Intrapartum care · 4
- DRCOG — Menopause & HRT · 4
DRCOG difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
DRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · MCQ. United Kingdom examination. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's DRCOG bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
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Expert take: what DRCOG really tests
The Diploma of the RCOG (DRCOG) demonstrates knowledge of obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health, and is popular with GPs. It is a single 3-hour computer-based exam of 120 Single Best Answer questions (2 marks each, 240 total), delivered at Pearson VUE. It is now SBA-only — the former Extended Matching Question module has been removed — and the pass mark is set for each sitting by a modified Angoff method rather than being fixed.
Preparation tips
- Practise Single Best Answer questions — the exam is now SBA-only.
- Cover obstetrics, gynaecology and sexual & reproductive health evenly.
- Work to the RCOG curriculum rather than an outdated EMQ-era syllabus.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Preparing for Extended Matching Questions, which have been removed.
- Chasing a fixed pass mark — it varies per sitting by standard-setting.
DRCOG study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Single 3-hour CBT of 120 Single Best Answer questions
- SBA-only — EMQs have been removed
- Pass mark set per sitting by modified Angoff
- Obstetrics and antenatal/intrapartum care
- Gynaecology and sexual & reproductive health
- Applied clinical problem-solving
- 120-question, 3-hour SBA mocks
- Work through DRCOG question banks
- Review the RCOG curriculum systematically
Where DRCOG can take you
A strong DRCOG result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Women’s-health credential
- Primary-care practice
Best books & official prep for DRCOG
- DRCOG revision guides & SBA question banks — Various
- RCOG DRCOG curriculum — RCOG
Official practice: Prepare from the RCOG DRCOG curriculum and SBA question banks; the exam is now SBA-only, so practise 120-question, 3-hour mocks.
Previous-year papers: RCOG publishes sample questions and the DRCOG format guidance.
Sample DRCOG practice questions
5 questions taken from the DRCOG mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Benign smooth-muscle tumours of the uterus that commonly cause heavy periods are called what?
- Endometrial polyps
- Nabothian cysts
- Adenomyotic cysts
- Leiomyomas (fibroids)
Show answer
Answer: D — Leiomyomas (fibroids)
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Q2. A pregnant woman has one high-risk factor for pre-eclampsia (chronic hypertension). What is advised from 12 weeks until birth?
- Daily low-dose aspirin
- Daily low-dose clopidogrel
- Daily prophylactic enoxaparin
- Daily oral magnesium supplements
Show answer
Answer: A — Daily low-dose aspirin
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Q3. Which criteria must all apply for the lactational amenorrhoea method to be over 98% effective?
- Under 12 months postpartum and breastfeeding at least once a day
- Under 6 months postpartum, amenorrhoeic and fully breastfeeding
- Under 6 weeks postpartum and mixing breast and formula feeds
- Any time postpartum provided periods have not yet returned
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Answer: B — Under 6 months postpartum, amenorrhoeic and fully breastfeeding
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Q4. Persistent infection with which virus is the main cause of cervical cancer?
- Herpes simplex virus type 2
- Epstein-Barr virus
- High-risk human papillomavirus
- Hepatitis B virus
Show answer
Answer: C — High-risk human papillomavirus
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Q5. Severe persistent vomiting in early pregnancy with weight loss over 5% and dehydration is termed what?
- Physiological morning sickness
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
Show answer
Answer: D — Hyperemesis gravidarum
Frequently asked questions
- What is the DRCOG exam pattern?
- DRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) contains 55 questions across 1 section: DRCOG (55 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 196 seconds per question).
- Does DRCOG have negative marking?
- No — DRCOG has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is DRCOG scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. DRCOG (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise DRCOG online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length DRCOG mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of DRCOG?
- DRCOG is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. DRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · MCQ. United Kingdom examination. · Official language: English.
- How long is the DRCOG exam?
- DRCOG runs for 180 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in DRCOG?
- DRCOG is split into: DRCOG (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. DRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · MCQ. United Kingdom examination. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during DRCOG?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the DRCOG test adaptive?
- No — DRCOG is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many DRCOG mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct DRCOG variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free DRCOG test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge DRCOG test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are DRCOG previous year question–style papers included?
- Every DRCOG mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free DRCOG mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's DRCOG mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the DRCOG mock test on mobile?
- Yes. DRCOG mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the DRCOG syllabus?
- The DRCOG syllabus maps to its 1 section: DRCOG (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for DRCOG?
- Open to registered/qualified doctors, particularly those in or heading toward general practice. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic DRCOG practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the DRCOG exam and how should I prepare?
- Official DRCOG exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free DRCOG mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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