When does UCAT booking open?
In June. For the 2026 test, booking opened on 23 June, a month after registration opened on 20 May, and testing began on 13 July. UCAT publishes 2027 booking details in March 2027.
Work back from your test date
The 2026 timeline
| Step | 2026 date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | 20 May |
| Booking opened | 23 June |
| Testing began | 13 July |
| Booking closed | 16 September |
| Last test day | 24 September |
Pick the date, then work back
Choose a date that leaves time to prepare: baseline mock now, practice in the middle, timed mocks at the end.
Every date and deadline: UCAT 2027 dates and registration