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OCR A Level Exam Dates 2026
May/June 2026 series · 11 May – 23 June 2026
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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.
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First exam
11 May 2026
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Last exam
23 June 2026
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Contingency day
24 June 2026
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Results day
13 August 2026
OCR A Level Subject Timetable
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
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| OCR Biology A (H420) | Paper 1 | 4 Jun | AM | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 12 Jun | AM | 2h 15m | |
| Paper 3 | 16 Jun | PM | 1h 30m | |
| OCR Chemistry A (H432) | Paper 1 | 11 May | AM | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 22 May | AM | 2h 15m | |
| Paper 3 | 8 Jun | PM | 1h 30m | |
| OCR Physics A (H557) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 1 Jun | AM | 2h 15m | |
| Paper 3 | 17 Jun | AM | 1h 30m | |
| OCR Mathematics A (H240) | Paper 1 (Pure + Stats) | 3 Jun | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 (Pure + Mech) | 11 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 (Pure) | 18 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| OCR Further Mathematics A (H245) | Paper 1 | 19 May | AM | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 27 May | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 3 | 9 Jun | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 4 | 23 Jun | AM | 1h 30m | |
| OCR Economics A (H460) | Paper 1 | 13 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 28 May | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 19 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| OCR Business (H431) | Paper 1 | 21 May | PM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 5 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 22 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| OCR Psychology (H567) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 20 May | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 5 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| OCR Computer Science (H446) | Paper 1 | 18 May | AM | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 8 Jun | PM | 2h 30m |
Dates shown are based on published OCR timetable information. Always verify with your school's exams officer.
Tips for OCR A Level Students
- OCR offers two Biology specifications — Biology A and Biology B (Advancing Biology). Make sure you are revising the correct one for your school.
- Computer Science Paper 1 is theory-based while Paper 2 focuses on algorithms and problem solving. Practise pseudocode and tracing exercises for Paper 2.
- OCR publishes advance information and examiner reports on their website — use these to understand what examiners are looking for in each paper.
- The NEA (coursework) submission deadline is 15 May 2026. Speak to your teacher if you need any last-minute adjustments.
- The contingency day is 24 June 2026. You must remain available on this date even if your last scheduled exam is earlier.
- A Level results day is 13 August 2026. Results are typically available from your school from the morning.
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