AQA A Level Exam Dates 2026
May/June 2026 series · 11 May – 23 June 2026
Important: The dates on this page are based on published timetable information and typical scheduling patterns. Some dates may be estimated or subject to change. Always verify your exact exam dates with your school's exams officer and the official timetable from your exam board. Your personal school timetable is the only definitive source.
First exam
11 May
Last exam
23 June
Contingency
24 June
Results day
13 August
Session start times
Morning (AM) exams start at 09:00 · Afternoon (PM) exams start at 13:30
Subject Timetable
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQA Biology(7402) | Paper 1 | 13 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 26 May | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 15 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Chemistry(7405) | Paper 1 | 14 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 4 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 19 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Physics(7408) | Paper 1 | 19 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 9 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 23 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Mathematics(7357) | Paper 1 (Pure, no calc) | 20 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 (Pure+Mech) | 3 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 (Pure+Stats) | 11 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Further Mathematics(7367) | Paper 1 | 18 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 1 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 18 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| AQA Economics(7136) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 2 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 16 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Business(7132) | Paper 1 | 21 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 5 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 17 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| AQA Psychology(7182) | Paper 1 | 14 May | PM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 22 May | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 12 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| AQA Computer Science(7517) | Paper 1 | 20 May | PM | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 8 Jun | AM | 2h 30m | |
| AQA English Literature(7712) | Paper 1 | 13 May | PM | 3h |
| Paper 2 | 20 May | AM | 3h | |
| AQA Geography(7037) | Paper 1 | 15 May | PM | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 26 May | PM | 2h 30m | |
| Paper 3 | 12 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| AQA History(7042) | Paper 1 | 18 May | PM | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 29 May | AM | 2h 30m | |
| Paper 3 | 10 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| AQA Sociology(7192) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 3 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 19 Jun | PM | 2h |
Dates shown are based on published AQA timetable information. Always verify with your school's exams officer and the official AQA timetable.
AQA Exam Tips
- 1AQA is the most widely used exam board in England — over half of all A Level entries are with AQA.
- 2Double-check your spec code (e.g. 7402 for Biology) to make sure you are looking at the right timetable.
- 3NEA (coursework) deadlines for most AQA subjects fall on 15 May 2026 — confirm with your teacher.
- 4The contingency day is 24 June 2026. Keep this date free in case a paper has to be rescheduled.
- 5Results day is 13 August 2026. UCAS Clearing opens the same day if you need to explore other options.
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