UCAT 2026 Test Dates
UCAT 2025 testing has ended. Precise dates for UCAT 2026 will be published by the end of January 2026.
Registration and booking for the 2026 UCAT will open in May 2026.
We do not make exceptions to our deadlines.
It is your responsibility to book and sit your test within the testing window.
You are strongly recommended to book a test date early in the testing window.
If you choose to book a late test date and then miss your test appointment for any reason, you may not be able to rebook within the testing window.
The UCAT Essentials page will guide you through all the important steps in completing your UCAT journey.
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May 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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UCAT Registration opens Bursary and Access Arrangement applications open |
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June 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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Booking opens |
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July 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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Testing starts |
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September 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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Access Arrangement application deadline |
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September 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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Booking deadline UCAT Registration closes |
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September 2026 (Exact date TBC) |
Last test day |
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September 2026 (Exact date TBC)
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Bursary Scheme application deadline |
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15 October 2026
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UCAS deadline |
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Early November |
Results delivered to universities |
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