Dates and costs for BMAT – October

UK students in financial need can take the test for free at one of the British Council authorised test centres in the UK.

You need to apply to us for a test voucher code that you can use instead of payment in your online booking with the British Council. The test voucher codes cover both the registration fees and administration fees.

You must apply for your test voucher code before registering with the British Council.

Follow these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria (in the table below) and ensure that you have the relevant supporting document(s) for your application.

2. Complete the application form including uploading the relevant supporting document(s).

• The form will be available from 1 September to 29 September at 18:00 (BST). Please apply as early as possible so you can receive the voucher code ahead of the booking deadline.

3. Receive your test voucher code within five working days by email.

• Please check your junk/spam folders in case the email is there.
• If you have not received it within this timeframe, please contact our Customer Support team at ATadministration@cambridgeassessment.org.uk
• Please do not apply multiple times.
• We reserve the right to request additional evidence.

4. Book your test via the British Council online booking portal before 29 September at 18:00 (BST).

• The test voucher code should be inputted at the payment stage of the registration process.

Important information

If you have already paid for your test, you can still apply for a test voucher code by 4 October 2023. Please contact our Customer Support team at ATadministration@cambridgeassessment.org.uk

Data collected from applications for a test voucher code may be used for research purposes. Details regarding how we collect, store and process your data can be found in our Data Privacy Policy .

Eligibility criteria and supporting documentation

To be eligible to apply for a test voucher code, you or a parent/guardian need to meet one of the following criteria and provide ONE relevant supporting document as part of your application.

Only UK candidates are eligible to apply.

Please note that we DO NOT accept as evidence: P60 (end of year certificate); annual accounts; council tax/housing/child benefit letters.

We also reserve the right to request additional evidence.

Please inform your test centre as early as possible of any special requirements.

Access Arrangements are available if you have a disability or special requirement and you are entitled to support for other exams.

Examples of Access Arrangements include, but are not limited to:

• use of a laptop/computer
• extra time 
• separate invigilation 
• enlarged papers (modified question paper).

Find out how to apply for Access Arrangements/modified papers on the BMAT – November registration page.

If the registration deadline falls on a public or national holiday, please be aware there is no extension to the registration period.

Speak to your test centre directly about what time the test will start and how far in advance of the start time you should arrive.