The Bio-Medical Admissions Test (BMAT) is an exam used by global universities to evaluate and select students for medical, biomedical, dental, and veterinary degree programmes. It tests a candidate’s ability to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge and assesses skills such as written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking to ensure they are university-ready. The exam is conducted by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT) in four sessions- BMAT- February, BMAT- October, BMAT for the Netherlands, and BMAT for Malaysia. Here are the comprehensive details of the upcoming BMAT 2023 October session.
Candidates aspiring to appear for BMAT 2023 should fulfill the following eligibility criteria-
Additionally, they can appear for the BMAT only once per admissions cycle.
The BMAT lasts 2 hours and comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions. It is a pen-and-paper exam conducted under timed conditions. Here are the key details of the exam pattern.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Time |
| Aptitude and Skills - Understanding arguments, problem-solving, data analysis and inference. | 35 | 1 Hour |
| Scientific Knowledge and Applications - Ability to apply scientific knowledge covered in school Mathematics and Science by the age of 16 | 27 | 30 minutes |
| Writing Task - Ability to select, organize, and develop ideas, and to concisely and effectively communicate them in writing | 3 (1 out of 3) |
30 minutes |
The details of the BMAT 2023 exam fees are as follows-
Cost | Description |
| £78/€91 | Registration fee (within the UK and EU) |
| £104/$142 | Registration fee (outside of the EU) |
| £39/€46/$53 | Results enquiries application |
| £39/€46/$53 | Appeals application |
The BMAT dates for the October 2023 session are out, and candidates seeking admission in 2024 must register and appear in the exam. Here are the key dates for the test.
| Date | Event |
| 1 Sep 2023 | Registration opens |
| 15 Sep 2023 | Application deadline for modified papers (e.g. enlarged print) |
| 29 Sept 2023 at 18.00 (BST) | Registration deadline for test centres Deadline to apply for access arrangements Deadline to apply for test voucher code |
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18 Oct 2023 | Test date |
| 24 Nov 2023 at 9.00 GMT | Results declaration |
| 1 Dec 2023 | Deadline to apply for a Results Enquiry |
Candidates aspiring to appear for BMAT 2023 should fulfill the following eligibility criteria-
Must have completed the 12th grade/a bachelor’s degree in any stream.
Must meet the basic eligibility requirements of the chosen institution
It is worth noting that BMAT will be withdrawn from 2024, so the October 2023 session is the last one.
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