Dates and costs for BMAT – October

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Want to know about our alternative test date? Find out more about BMAT – September.

Dates and costs for BMAT – October

The information below relates to the October BMAT test session only.

BMAT – October key dates 2018

Please note: we reserve the right to make changes to these dates.

September 1 2018

Entries Extranet opens

Centres can start making entries from this date.
September 30 2018

Last date for modified question paper requests
Last date for other access arrangements requests (e.g. extra time): 15 October
October 1 2018

Standard entry closing date

Standard entry fees apply until midnight BST on this date.
October 15 2018

Last date for BMAT entries
Entries can be made until 18.00 BST on this date (late entry fees apply). Entries cannot be withdrawn after this date.
October 15 2018

Last date to request repayment of BMAT fees

Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing must receive all requests for reimbursement of BMAT fees by this date.
October 31 2018

BMAT takes place
The scheduled start times for international centres will vary, depending upon where they are in the world.
November 23 2018

BMAT results released

Results will be released at 0900 UK time. BMAT results will be released via our Metritests system. Results are automatically sent to universities in the UK and Lee Kong Chian (as long as your choices were entered on Entries Extranet when your centre registered you for the test). Applicants need to share results with all other universities.
Find out more on BMAT – October scoring and results.
November 30 2018

Deadline for querying BMAT results

BMAT – October costs 2018

Cost	Description
£46/€64	Standard entry fee within the EU (including the UK)
£78/€108/$115	Standard entry fee outside the EU
£33/€45/$48	Additional late entry fee
£33/€45/$48	Application for a Results Enquiry
£34/€47/$50	Application for an Appeal

We reserve the right to make changes to these costs. Some centres add an administration fee to BMAT's entry fee, which covers the cost of invigilation, despatch costs and room hire which are essential for running the test: contact your centre for details.

If you’re applying to Thammasat University you need to visit the university’s website for current registration fees.

Please note, if you are taking BMAT – September, the entry fee is higher than for BMAT in October because it includes the test fee and a fee that is paid to the centre to run the test. Find out about dates and costs for BMAT – September.

Can’t afford the entry fee?

Institutions using BMAT want to make sure that the entry fee is not a barrier to access or widening participation. In some cases, we can reimburse BMAT's fee based on ability to pay. We reimburse standard entry fees to eligible candidates. You will need to pay your test centre your entry fee, which will be reimbursed to you if you are eligible for reimbursement. Late entry fees and administration fees cannot be reimbursed.

How can I get my fee reimbursed?

To apply for a reimbursement you need to complete the BMAT reimbursement application form. The reimbursement application deadline for BMAT – October is 15 October 2018.

You will be required to upload ONE supporting document from the list below:

Criteria: If the candidate receives...	Supporting Document: Please provide...
16 to 19 Bursary or Discretionary Learner Support FE 19+ Discretionary Learner Support	An official award letter for the academic year 2017/18 or 2018/19. We do not accept evidence that relates to scholarships/bursaries at independent or fee-paying schools.
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) (if you are studying in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales)	An official award letter for the academic year 2017/18 or 2018/19.
Full Maintenance Grant or full Special Support Grant (or equivalent for Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)	A Student Finance or SAAS award letter for the academic year 2017/18 or 2018/19 including reference to the grant/bursary element and not only tuition fee or maintenance loans. A full maintenance loan will be accepted if you are in receipt of a Student Finance England award under the new 2016 regulations.
Income Support, Job Seeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance	An award letter (all pages) from the UK Jobcentre Plus dated 2018.
Universal Credit	An official award letter dated 2018.
Free school meals	A letter from your school/college confirming you receive free school meals.

If the candidate lives with a parent, guardian or family member who receives:	Please provide:
Income Support, Job Seeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance	An award letter from UK Jobcentre Plus – dated 2018 with your parent's/guardian's name, and the same address as your registered address, on the document.
Child Tax Credit	A Tax Credit Award Notice for 2017/2018 or 2018/2019 including the page which shows the total household income as less than £35,000, and the page which names the BMAT candidate on the award.
Universal Credit	An award letter for 2017/18 or 2018/19 including the page which shows the total household income as less than £35,000, and the same address as your registered address, on the document.
Asylum Support	An official award letter dated 2018.

If the candidate is from the EU:	Please provide:
The equivalent categories as set out above apply	An official equivalent letter or document for the applicable category from the relevant government/agency from 2017/2018 or 2018/2019 which is in English or has been translated into English

For more information contact the Support Team.