Map Oxbridge Applications, 58 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ

If you’re sitting an admissions test (or two!) this autumn for your application to Oxford or Cambridge, it’s crucial that you get a few key dates into your diary, namely: registration opening, registration closing, and the date of the test itself!

Jump to the test(s) you are taking to note down the important 2026 dates for your diary.

Admissions Tests used by Oxford and Cambridge

National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)

National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)

Course(s): Law (Course I and Course II)

Run by: Pearson VUE

Registration opens: 1st August 2026

Registration closes: 15th September 2026 (for Oxford and Cambridge Applicants)

Test date: Rolling dates between e 1st September and 15th October 2026

 

Read our Free LNAT Guide

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Course(s): Medicine

Run by: Pearson VUE

Registration opens: 20th May 2026

Registration closes: 16th September 2026

Access Arrangements Deadline: 10th September 2026

Test date: Rolling test dates between 13th July and 24th September 2026

 

Read our Free UCAT Guide

Admissions Test Tuition Packages

Discover more about our Admissions Test Tuition Packages: Bespoke one-on-one admissions test practice with Oxbridge-graduate tutors.

Contact Us

For specialist Oxbridge advice or any aspect of your application, get in touch with our expert consultants on + 44 (0) 20 7499 2394 or send us your query at [email protected]

Upcoming Webinars

THINK LIKE AN ADMISSIONS TUTOR: NAVIGATING OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Thursday 16th October, 6:00pm (UK time)

REGISTER NOW

OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW REHEARSAL: LIVE SIMULATION & FEEDBACK

Thursday 5th November, 6:00pm (UK time)

REGISTER NOW

FUTUREPROOFING: A-LEVEL PICKS THAT OPEN UNIVERSITY DOORS

Wednesday 3rd September, 6:00pm (UK time)

REGISTER NOW


Admissions Tests used by Cambridge

Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)

Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)

Course(s): Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine

Run by: University Admissions Tests UK (UAT-UK)

Registration opens: 31st of July 2025

Registration closes: 29th of September 2025

Access Arrangements Deadline: 8th of September 2025

Test date: 9th and 10th of October 2025

 

Read our Free ESAT Guide

Sixth-Term Examination Paper (STEP)

Sixth-Term Examination Paper (STEP)

Course(s): Mathematics

Run by: Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR)

Registration opens: March 2026 (Date TBD)

Registration closes: May 2026 (Date TBD)

Access Arrangements Deadline: May 2026 (Date TBD)

Test date: STEP paper 2 and STEP paper 3 are usually held at the start and end of June, respectively. 2026 dates TBD.

 

Read our Free STEP Guide

Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA)

Test of Mathematics for University Admissions (TMUA)

Course(s): Computer Science, Economics

Run by: University Admissions Tests UK (UAT-UK)

Registration opens: 31st of July 2025

Registration closes: 29th of September 2025

Access Arrangements Deadline: 8th of September 2025

Test date: 13th and 14th of October 2025

 

Read our Free TMUA Guide

 

A Note on Cambridge University Pre-Interview Assessments 

Various Cambridge University courses involve a college-registered assessment which takes place before interview for those who have been shortlisted. These tests do not always have a standard format, and are not given a set date as they vary by college depending on their individual procedures and interview schedules. We recommend heading to the website of the college you have applied to for more specific details and information regarding the course you’re applying for. These tests do not need to be registered for in advance, and all details regarding how to sit the paper, including dates and times, will be communicated to you by the college from which you have received your invitation to interview.

 

Admissions Tests used by Other Universities

Test of Academic Reasoning for University Admissions (TARA)

Test of Academic Reasoning for University Admissions (TARA)

Course(s): Computer Science, European Social and Political Studies, International Social and Political Studies, Mathematical Computation, Management Science, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Social Sciences with Data Science, Sociology (all at UCL only).

Run by: University Admissions Tests UK (UAT-UK)

Registration opens: 31st of July 2025

Registration closes: 29th of September 2025

Access Arrangements Deadline: 8th of September 2025

Test date: 15th and 16th of October 2025

 

Read our Free TARA Guide

NEED ADVICE ON YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION? 

Our Private Consultations pair applicants with an expert Oxbridge-graduate consultant for an hour-long working meeting, designed to measure an applicant's level and give bespoke guidance on next steps for success.

Admissions Test Packages

Discover more about our Admissions Test Tuition Packages: Bespoke one-on-one admissions test practice with Oxbridge-graduate tutors.

Download our complimentary e-book

Register on our website for free today for full access to our blogs and downloadable resources, including our complimentary e-book: So you want to go to Oxbridge? Tell me about a banana.

Oxbridge Applications Logo

Our Oxbridge-graduate consultants are available between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday, with additional evening availability when requested.

Oxbridge Applications, 58 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ


Added to cart

View Cart