United Kingdom · Admissions testUCAT test dates for 2026
| What | Date (UK time) |
|---|---|
| Registration, bursary and access arrangement applications open | 20 May 2026, 14:00 |
| Booking opens | 23 June 2026, 14:00 |
| First test day | 13 July 2026 |
| Access arrangements deadline | 10 September 2026, 15:00 |
| Booking and registration close | 16 September 2026, 15:00 |
| Last test day, and bursary deadline (15:00) | 24 September 2026 |
| UCAS deadline for medicine and dentistry | 15 October 2026 |
| Results sent to universities | Early November 2026 |
When will the 2027 UCAT dates be out?
By February 2027, the Consortium says, with booking and bursary instructions around March 2027. The 2026 test counted for 2027 entry, or deferred entry in 2028, so a 2027 test is the one for 2028 entry.
When should you take the UCAT?
Any day in the window that suits you. The Consortium says the test is equally difficult throughout the testing period, so an early date isn't easier or harder than a late one. Two things argue against leaving it late: appointments in the final week are very limited, and if you miss a test you have to pay and rebook. You can sit the test only once per cycle.
UCAT ANZ dates
UCAT ANZ has its own booking periods, late fees and testing window, and they're on the UCAT ANZ page.
Sources: UCAT Consortium and 4 more. Checked October 2026.
- UCAT Consortium: UCAT test dates ↗
- UCAT Consortium: Eligibility ↗
- UCAT Consortium: Home page (2027 updates) ↗
- UCAT Consortium: Rescheduling and cancelling ↗
- UCAT Consortium: UCAT results ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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