Registration and Booking

The booking deadline is 16 September 2026 (15:00 UK Time). Allow plenty of time to complete registration and booking before this date. We do not make any exceptions to this deadline.

Information for returning candidates: All (new and returning) candidates need to create a new UCAT Account by following the instructions below. Read more information here.

How to register for the UCAT 2026

Registration opens on 20 May 2026 (14:00 UK Time).

Step one: Create a UCAT Account

After creating your account, you will have access to your UCAT Account dashboard.

If eligible, you can apply for our bursary scheme and access arrangements from your dashboard. To ensure the correct access arrangements are in place on test day, it is important these are approved before you book your test.

Step two: Register for the UCAT 2026

On your UCAT Account Dashboard, click ‘Start Test Registration’.

You will be asked to check your details and agree to testing policies. Tick the acknowledgement and click ‘Register’.

Confirmation that you are authorised to sit the UCAT will then appear on your UCAT Account dashboard.

Complete registration early so that you are ready when booking opens.

 

Booking your test

You need to complete registration before you can book a test.

You may only test once in any year; multiple testing is treated as misconduct.

Booking opens on 23rd June 2026 (14:00 UK Time)

Sign in to your UCAT Account and click 'Book Your Test' to be transferred to the booking system.

Booking a test with access arrangements

If you have been approved for rest breaks and/or extra test time, these accommodations will be applied to your booking. Follow the instructions below to book a test online.

If you have been approved for access arrangements that cannot be booked online (e.g. separate room) you will need to call Pearson Customer Services to book your test (+44 (0) 208 616 5106) and arrange these accommodations - this will be indicated on your account dashboard.

Booking a test online

Under ‘Schedule an exam - Pre-approved Exams’ click the UCAT test link.

Once you have booked your test, your appointment details will be displayed on your candidate dashboard. You will also receive:

  • A booking confirmation email which contains important test appointment details.
  • A payment confirmation email which is a receipt of the test fee.

 

Test Fees

The test fee is payable at the time of booking by major debit/credit card:

  • Tests taken in the UK: £70*
  • Tests taken outside the UK: £115

*If you have been approved for a UCAT Bursary, the test fee will be waived automatically at checkout.

 

Testing locations

The UCAT is delivered in Pearson test centres throughout the UK and in 130+ countries worldwide.

LOCATE YOUR NEAREST TEST CENTRE

If you are outside the UK and travel to a test centre is difficult because of distance, pandemic, war, civil unrest or natural disaster, refer to information on OnVUE.

 

Booking Tips

Book as early as possible to secure your preferred date, time and test centre location. Appointments are offered on a first come-first served basis.

Try and avoid testing in the final days: if you book a test in the final weeks of testing and are unable to attend your test appointment for any reason, availability to reschedule your test to a later date will be limited.

What if I am struggling to find a test appointment?

How do I reschedule or cancel my test?

Essential preparation for your test day