EXAMINATION
The KROK exam is conducted in two stages:
KROK 1 is taken after the third year of medical studies. It evaluates the student’s grasp of basic medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and microbiology.
KROK 2 is conducted in the final year, focusing on clinical subjects like internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, public health, and general medical ethics.
Both exams are computer-based and comprise multiple-choice questions. The total number of questions varies, but students typically answer 200 questions in each phase within a set duration. A minimum score of 60.5% is required to pass.
To be eligible to appear for the KROK exam, a student must be enrolled in a recognized medical university in Ukraine. Foreign students must hold a valid student visa and have completed the necessary academic semesters. For KROK 1, students should have successfully completed their pre-clinical coursework. For KROK 2, students must have completed the entire course curriculum and practical requirements.
To appear for the KROK exam, students must submit the following:
| Anatomy | Human body structures, organ systems, and anatomical terminology. |
| Physiology | Mechanisms of body functions, including homeostasis and organ system roles. |
| Biochemistry | Enzymes, metabolism, molecular biology, and biochemical pathways. |
| Microbiology | Pathogens, infections, sterilization, and laboratory diagnostic techniques. |
| Pathology | General and systemic pathology including cell injury, inflammation, and cancer. |
| Pharmacology | Drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications. |
| Internal Medicine | Diagnostic procedures and treatment plans for adult diseases. |
| Surgery | Surgical techniques, wound care, trauma, and emergency procedures. |
| Pediatrics | Growth, development, diseases, and treatment of children and adolescents. |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Reproductive health, prenatal care, and labor and delivery practices. |
| Hygiene & Ecology | Sanitation, environmental health, epidemiology, and preventive healthcare. |
Students are automatically registered through their institution.
University submits student data to the Testing Board.
Students receive an exam card with details of the date, location, and ID number.
Candidates must arrive at the designated center with ID and exam card.
The results of the KROK exam are typically announced within 2–4 weeks after the examination date. The Testing Board of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine is responsible for publishing the results, which are securely uploaded to their official portal. Students can access their individual scores through this portal using the unique credentials provided by their universities. Additionally, universities often provide result reports and facilitate score analysis for students. To be considered as having passed, a student must obtain a minimum of 60.5%, which is the standardized passing threshold set by the board. The score reflects a student’s readiness to progress academically or graduate, depending on the part of the exam taken.
In the event a student believes there has been an error in their result, there is a formal review process in place. Students must initiate a review request through their university administration within the stipulated period after the result declaration. The university then forwards the appeal to the Testing Board. The board may review the digital record of the student’s exam responses and recalculate scores to ensure there was no technical error. However, students should be aware that the Testing Board does not permit physical rechecking of answer sheets or provide access to the actual question papers for review, maintaining strict exam integrity protocols.
The outcomes of the KROK exams play a decisive role in shaping a student’s medical career in Ukraine and beyond. After successfully passing KROK-1, students proceed to the clinical phase of their medical studies, which involves hands-on training in affiliated hospitals, rotations in various departments, and practical skill development.
Following KROK-2, which typically takes place in the final year, students become eligible for graduation and can begin applying for postgraduate internship programs, house surgency, or licensing examinations depending on their country of choice. Completion of KROK-2 signifies that the student has met national educational standards and is ready to transition into clinical practice or further specialization.
For international students, passing the KROK-2 exam is a pivotal milestone in pursuing a global medical career. Once the student has graduated and obtained their degree from a recognized Ukrainian medical university, they can initiate the process of registering for medical licensing exams in other countries. For Indian students, this means applying for the FMGE/NExT conducted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Students aspiring to work in countries like the UK, USA, or Canada can begin preparing for licensing exams such as PLAB, USMLE, or MCCQE, respectively.
Successful completion of KROK ensures that the student has met the academic and clinical training benchmarks required for further international evaluations, thus opening doors to global opportunities in the medical field.
| KROK-1 | ₹6,000 – ₹8,000 |
| KROK-2 | ₹7,000 – ₹9,000 |
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