The MLA Question Bank for AKT and CPSA Preparation

The Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) has two parts. Most question banks focus on one. Medibuddy's MLA question bank covers both the Applied Knowledge Test and the Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment, built on the same content map that underpins them.

The MLA content map connects the AKT and the CPSA

The AKT tests your applied knowledge across the MLA content map. The CPSA tests your ability to demonstrate that same knowledge in a clinical setting. They're different exams, but they share the same foundation.

That means revising a condition for your AKT isn't separate from your CPSA preparation. It's the same work, approached from two angles. Our question bank is built on that logic. Work through the AKT material, and you're already building the knowledge base your CPSA stations draw on.

Worth noting: the September 2026 MLA content map is distinct from PLAB and older versions of the MLA content map. If you're using other resources alongside ours, it's worth checking they're mapped to the new MLA content map.

MLA AKT Question Bank

The AKT is a 200-question single-best-answer paper, sat as two 100-question papers, mapped to the MLA content map. Each question places you in a clinical scenario and asks you to reason through it. Knowing the facts matters, but the exam is designed to test what you can actually do with them.

With 10,000+ questions written to MLA content map specifications, you'll have everything you need to cover the syllabus systematically. Alongside the question bank, you get 10 mock exams that mirror the structure and timing of the real AKT, and an online textbook covering the knowledge behind every topic on the content map. Questions adapt to your performance as you go, focusing your effort where you need it most, and every question you get wrong comes with an AI explanation so you understand the reasoning, not just the correct answer.

The AKT question bank includes:

• 10,000+ questions written to the new MLA content map specifications
• 10 mock exams mirroring the structure and timing of the real AKT
• An online textbook covering the knowledge behind every topic on the content map
• Questions that adapt to your performance, focusing effort where you need it most
• AI explanations for every question you get wrong

The bank is written and reviewed by doctors, and we update it as the content map evolves.

MLA CPSA Question Bank

The CPSA is an OSCE-format exam. You rotate through timed clinical stations where you're assessed on your ability to take histories, examine patients, interpret findings, perform procedures, and communicate effectively. Every station is mapped to the new MLA content map.

Our CPSA resource includes 200 stations covering every station type, so there are no gaps in your preparation.

The CPSA resource includes:

• 200 stations specific to the MLA content map
• Full coverage of every station type: Histories, Examinations, Procedures, Interpretation, Communication
• Mark scheme guidance for each station type

The new MLA content map (September 2026): what's changed

The GMC updated the MLA content map in October 2025. The new version applies to all AKT and CPSA exams from September 2026 onwards.

Our question bank is scheduled to the new content map. Everything you practise with reflects what will actually be tested.

Key things to know about the updated map:

• Clinical imaging is now a distinct area in both the clinical practice and professional knowledge domains, with an explicit focus on selecting appropriate investigations and acting on imaging results.
• Genetics and genomics are included as a standalone area of professional knowledge.
• Social determinants of health, health inequalities, and public and global health are explicitly included within the social and population health domain.
• The conditions list includes uncommon but critical conditions, not just common presentations. The GMC is clear that doctors must be ready to recognise and manage these even where they're rarely encountered.
• The domains are designed to be interconnected, not standalone. Conditions can be assessed across different clinical contexts, not restricted to specific specialty settings.

Built to fit your revision

Whether you've got five minutes between lectures or a full afternoon, the platform works around you.

Practice mode
Answer one question at a time with instant feedback and clear explanations. You can track your score or hide it to stay focused on learning.

Test mode
Complete a full session and review your answers at the end, just like the real exam. Scores are hidden by default, so it's your call whether you see them.

Performance analysis
Your results are broken down by topic, so you can see exactly where your knowledge gaps are. The difficulty adjusts as your accuracy improves, so you're always working at the right level.

AI explanations
Every question you get wrong comes with a clear explanation of the reasoning behind it, not just the answer.

Notes and flashcards
Save what you've learned as you go with built-in notes and flashcard creation.

Progress dashboard
Track your daily streak, visualise your overall progress, and set personal targets to keep your revision on track.

Preparing for the MLA AKT and CPSA

When to start
The earlier you start, the more systematically you can work through the content map and the less you'll need to rely on cramming in the final weeks. The question bank is built to be flexible, so whether you're starting early or picking it up closer to your exam, you can focus your time where it matters most.

How to approach the AKT
The AKT rewards applied reasoning over factual recall. The most effective preparation combines systematic content map coverage with regular timed question practice. Work through topics using the textbook to build the underpinning knowledge, then use the mock exams to sharpen your technique as the date approaches.

How to approach the CPSA
The CPSA is a performance exam. Knowing the clinical content matters, but you also need to demonstrate it under pressure in a structured format. Practising individual station types, starting with the ones you're least confident in, is more effective than reading about clinical skills in isolation.

Using the content map as your revision spine
The MLA content map lists every condition and presentation you could be examined on across both the AKT and the CPSA. Use it as your checklist. Work through it systematically, and you'll always know where you stand and where you still need to put in the time.

Frequently asked questions

Does one subscription cover both the AKT and CPSA?
Yes. A Medibuddy MLA subscription gives you access to both the AKT question bank and the CPSA resource.

How many questions are in the AKT bank?
The AKT bank contains 7,000+ questions, all written to MLA content map specifications.

How many CPSA stations are included?
The CPSA resource includes 200 stations covering every station type on the MLA content map.

Is the question bank mapped to the new MLA content map?
Yes. Our question bank is scheduled to the updated content map published by the GMC in October 2025, which applies to all AKT and CPSA exams from September 2026. If you're using other revision resources alongside ours, it's worth confirming they've been updated too. Resources built on an older version of the map may not reflect the full scope of what can now be tested.

Is there a cost to sit the AKT or CPSA?
No. For UK medical students, there's no cost to sit either component. Both are included as part of your degree.

When should I start preparing?
The earlier you begin, the more time you have to work through the content map at a steady pace rather than cramming it at the end. But whenever you start, the question bank is designed to help you focus your effort where it matters most.

Get started with your MLA preparation today

Both the AKT question bank and the CPSA resource, in one subscription. Everything you need to prepare for both parts of the MLA.