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  • BMAT – February
    • Scoring and results
    • Dates and costs
    • How to register
    • FAQs
    • Preparing for BMAT

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Taking BMAT – February

  • Where can I take BMAT – February?

    • You can take the test either at home or another suitable location. It must be a private location where you will be free from disruption. The room should be well lit and have walls and a closed door. Other people cannot be present during the test. The only exception to this is if you are under 18, you will need a legal guardian with you for the authorisation process. 

      Please ensure the following:

      • Your location and desk space are clear of any items including any notes and books.  
      • This includes any personal items that may be visible to the Proctor. 
      • Please ensure you do not have, for example, a periodic table visible or personal information on the wall behind you.  
      • You must only have your blank rough paper and pencil on your desk.  
      • Your location and desk space will be checked by the Proctor at the beginning of the test and during the test if required. This check is compulsory and may take a few minutes before your test starts. The Proctor will ask you to move your camera/laptop to provide a 360-degree view of your testing space.  

      You will not be able to access any personal items during the test. This includes the following:

      • mobile phones including smart phones
      • watches including smart watches 
      • electronic devices including calculators
      • dictionaries
      • food 
      • hats 
      • handbags, purses, or wallets. 

      Permitted exceptions are:

      • religious apparel 
      • headwear worn for medical reasons 
      • water in a clear plastic bottle with label removed. 
  • How can I cancel my registration?

    • Yes, you can cancel your test booking for BMAT – February on Metritests. Please see key dates and refund details below:

      Refund period Refund details
      30 November 2020 – 29 January 2021 Full refund
      30 January – 19 February 2021 25% refund*
      On the test day
      (20 February 2021)
      If you fail to attend the test without cancelling, you will not receive a refund.

      If you cancel on the test day, we will require independent evidence confirming that you were unable to attend the test (e.g. a doctor’s letter), before we can provide a 25% refund.
      If you cannot cancel via Metritests, please fill in this form.

      Once your cancellation request has been processed, you will receive an email confirming the outcome. Please note that if a refund is made, it may take up to 21 days for the refund to reach your account. Some banks/credit card providers may take longer, so please check with them if you are concerned.

      *Your consumer rights will not be affected.

  • What are the technical requirements for taking the test?

    • All computers must have a microphone and an integrated webcam or a USB webcam to enable the use of Artificial Intelligence. Headsets are not permitted.

      Network Speed: Mercer Mettl requires a minimum upload bandwidth speed of 512 kbps. 

      Supported browsers: 

      Browser Proctored tests
      Chrome version 63 and above
      Firefox version 52 and above
      Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.63 and above

      Please note: The Mercer Mettl platform is not supported on mobile devices (e.g. phones / smartphones / iPads / tablets) or on Chromebooks.

      Additional information: when starting the test, candidates may be asked to install the ‘Mettl extension’. Some users may have issues downloading this in Chrome. If so, please use the latest version of Firefox as this does not require an extension to be installed.

      For the full technical requirements, please see the proctored exam specifications on the  Mercer Mettl website.

  • I am under 18, do I need permission to take the test?

    • If you are under the age of 18 on your test day, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to take the test. This is to authorise that you have their consent to be recorded by the Mercer Mettl Remote Proctoring System. 

      Your parent/guardian should be present at the start of your test only while you are having your ID check to provide consent for you to take the test. This is because minors (under 18) are not legally allowed to consent to themselves being recorded by a third party.

      Artificial Intelligence technology will be able to detect another person in the room. Parents/guardians will need to ensure that they are not in the same room as the candidate during the test but that they are available should assistance be required.  

      Please read our Safeguarding policy for further information.

  • Will I be able to test the online test system in advance of the test day?

    • Yes, you will be emailed a demo link in advance of the test day. Details about when you will receive this can be found on the BMAT – February dates and costs page.

  • What items and equipment will I need to sit the test?

      • a valid ID (please check this in advance). Valid forms of ID include your passport, identity card and biometric residence permit (if a photo is included). The ID must contain your full name and a photo of yourself on the same side.
      • a computer or laptop with webcam and microphone.  
      • a laptop charger. 
      • your laptop must be connected to either a wi-fi or wired network (depending on test location).
      • rough paper and pencil.

      Dictionaries – including bilingual dictionaries – and calculators cannot be used.

      For more information about computer-based tests, please read our Support site article.

  • Are there detailed guidelines about remote proctoring?

    • Yes, we will share detailed guidelines about your remote proctored test including a step-by-step guide to preparing your test environment and starting the test. This will be available a few weeks before the test.

  • Is extra time allowed for candidates without English as their first language?

    • No. Extra time is not allowed for candidates without English as their first language.

  • Is there a word limit for BMAT Section 3: Writing Task?

    • The word limit for the BMAT writing task is 550 words. You will have 30 minutes to complete the task.

      To keep you on track during the test, your word count and the word limit will be clearly displayed at the bottom of the screen.

      You may use rough paper to plan you answer.

Access arrangements, special consideration, and results

  • What Access Arrangements are available for candidates?

    • Access Arrangements are available if you have a disability or special requirement and are entitled to support for other public exams. You must inform the Proctor of any approved Access Arrangements at the start of the test.

      Standard arrangements include extra working time. Other arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. You can request these when you register for the test by using the ‘Other’ option under ‘Access Arrangements’. Your case will then be referred to Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing.

  • What do I do if I need Access Arrangements?

    • You must indicate which Access Arrangements you need when you register and pay for the test. You will be asked to provide evidence. Instructions will be sent to you once you have registered. 

      We will not accept any requests for Access Arrangements after registration has closed. 

      For more information about our policies and processes, please visit our Support site.

  • Do I qualify for special consideration? How do I apply?

    • Requests for special consideration are used to indicate to institutions that a candidate suffered temporary illness, injury or indisposition at the time of the assessment. They may also be used to indicate that there were problems with an aspect of the administration of the test, such as a fire alarm during the test session.

      For more information about our policies and processes, please visit our Support site.

  • Can BMAT – February results be queried or appealed?

    • Yes, you can submit a Results Enquiry.

      For certain tests, if a candidate thinks a Malpractice case or a Results Enquiry outcome was incorrectly handled, they can submit an Appeal.

      For more information about our policies and processes, please visit our Support site.

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