If you are searching for an MRCPCH question bank, you need to consider which papers you are preparing for. FOP, TAS, and AKP test different content in different formats, and the best question bank for each may differ.
The critical AKP factor
The MRCPCH AKP uses a unique question format — N-of-many — where you select two or three correct answers from eight to ten options with all-or-nothing scoring. Most question banks, including Pastest, do not support this format. They offer AKP content as standard SBAs, which does not prepare you for the cognitive demands of multi-select questions.
iatroX is the only MRCPCH question bank that supports the N-of-many format. If you are preparing for the AKP, this is the deciding factor.
For FOP and TAS
For FOP and TAS, both Pastest and iatroX offer credible question banks. Pastest has the longer track record and established content. iatroX offers adaptive learning that tracks your performance separately across each paper and adjusts question selection to target weak topics.
If your revision time is limited — which it is for most paediatric trainees juggling clinical commitments with exam preparation — adaptive learning that optimises your question selection is a meaningful efficiency advantage.
Pricing
Pastest MRCPCH subscriptions cost approximately £60 to £180. iatroX costs £29 per month or £99 per year for all three papers plus every other exam on the platform. For trainees who will also need MRCP content (common for paediatric trainees who entered via IMT), the bundled pricing is particularly valuable.
Recommendation
For AKP: iatroX — the only platform with N-of-many format support. For FOP and TAS: both Pastest and iatroX are credible, with iatroX offering adaptive learning and better value. For all three papers: iatroX provides the most comprehensive and cost-effective preparation package.
All MRCPCH banks are included at £29 per month or £99 per year.