How the timeline works
Registration opens first (20 May 2026), then booking (23 June 2026). Once booking is live you choose your date and test centre within the testing window (13 July – 24 September 2026). The hard cut-off is the booking deadline on 16 September 2026 — after that you cannot sit the UCAT this cycle. Because slots at convenient times and centres fill up, register early and book as soon as you have a target test date.
Planning your prep around the dates
Work backwards from your chosen test date. Give yourself a focused block of timed practice beforehand so pacing and section method are automatic by test day. Use the UCAT score calculator to track your section scores across mocks, read the full UCAT 2026 guide for format and scoring, and practice free in the real exam interface. Not sure when to sit it? Book a free consultand we’ll plan it around your application.