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Do you want to register for the Sixth Term Examination Paper? Then, you must know that the STEP exam registration is unlike any other exam. You cannot register yourself! You have to get your school or college to register you! The STEP exam registration for 2026 is set to open in March 2026. If you have already begun preparing, it is also beneficial to be aware of the registration process. In this blog, we have outlined the steps you can follow to register for STEP. You will also learn about the test dates, exam fees, and rescheduling costs. Keep reading to learn about them.
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STEP Exam Registration Date in India
The first thing to know before registering for the STEP examination is the exam dates. The STEP exam registration for 2025 is over. Therefore, the exam registration dates, test dates, and results dates provided are for 2026. The dates provided below are an estimate. Kindly check the OCR official website to know the exact dates (when it will be updated).
| Particulars | Important Dates (Estimated) |
| STEP Registration Opens | 3 March 2026 |
| Deadline to Request Modified Papers | 21 April 2026 |
| STEP Registration Closes | 4 May 2026 |
| Deadline for Access Arrangements | 4 May 2026 |
| STEP Paper 2 Test Date | 10 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
| STEP Paper 3 Test Date | 15 June 2026 (Monday) |
| STEP Results Released | 13 August 2026 (Thursday) |
| Deadline for Results Enquiries | 20 August 2026 |
3 Simple Steps for a Smooth STEP Exam Registration Process
As mentioned before, you cannot register for the STEP examination by yourself. The exam registration has to be done by the school or university. However, you must be aware of the registration process. The STEP registration process is provided in five simple steps below:
Identify a Test Centre
The first step to register for STEP is to identify a test centre. Ideally, your school or college must be your test centre. They must register on your behalf. If your school or college is not already registered as a centre, first, they must register as a STEP examination centre. The registration process is simple. The Oxford, Cambridge and RSA (OCR) website contains detailed instructions regarding registration for a test centre.
- STEP Exam Registration Centre (Verified) – Alternative Option
If your school or college cannot be your test centre, then you need to find the nearest open test centre near you. Ensure that this test centre is authorised to run STEP. A verified STEP examination registration centre is the British Council in India. This is an authorised test centre that provides the STEP registration services to Indian nationals. The British Council manages the exams at their designated centres. The examination test centres are located in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Provide Details for the Registration Process
To start the STEP registration process, you need to provide the test centre with the required information. The following information has to be provided:
- Your name, gender, and UCAS number (as it is in the UCAS application). You also have to provide your date of birth.
- Provide the name of your university and course codes.
- Details of any access arrangements you require (along with proof of the same)
After the registration process is complete, you will get your Candidate entry number as proof of your registration. Ensure that you are paying the fees for the examination. Take a printout of the completed registration form and the fee payment form.
2. STEP Registration Process for British Council Test Centres (Alternative)
The STEP Registration process for those choosing the British Council as their test centre is different. The registration process is provided below.
- Complete the STEP registration form available on the British Council website.
- Ensure that you are including your UCAS ID (if available), and test centre number.
- Pay the examination fee via NEFT or any other form of payment.
- Fill out the MS Form link provided on their website
- Provide the UTR number to fill out the link, and ensure that payment is made prior to filling out the MS Form.
- Keep one scanned copy of the duly completed registration form and one NEFT screenshot.
| Test Centre | Test Centre Number |
| New Delhi | IN154 |
| Chennai | IN165 |
| Mumbai | IN164 |
Show Up on the Test Day
After the fee payment is done, your registration is complete. Take a printout of the registration form and a screenshot of the fee payment. You might need this to enter the exam hall. Besides this, keep your Identification card with you (For example, government identification card, or passport) for verification purposes. Ensure that you show up at the test centre at least an hour before the exam starts. Read the test guidelines carefully and ensure that you follow through. STEP examination does not permit calculators or any other electronic devices. Therefore, do not bring the same to the examination centre.
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5 Tips to Register for the STEP
Here are some tips that will help you during the registration process. Ensure that you keep these tips in mind before registering.
- You need a UCAS ID. You do not have to submit the UCAS Application, but at least a registration ID is essential. This is to help UK universities track your application.
- You must provide the same email address you have used to register for the UCAS application.
- You can ask your school/college to register as a test centre. If they are unavailable, you can register with the help of the British Council India as it is a verified test centre.
- Choose a test centre that is near your location, as it will avoid any last-minute hassle or issues.
- Ensure that you pay the registration fee. The registration fee is charged by the test conducting body. The test centre may charge a small extra amount as its administration fee. Contact them beforehand to know the same.
Clearing the STEP exam means you can study at institutions like Cambridge University, Warwick University, and the Imperial College of London.
STEP Exam Registration Cost in India
The fees to register for STEP depend on the examination centre location. More specifically, the country where you are taking the test. In general, international students have to pay a slightly higher fee. The registration cost in India and other countries outside the UK is the same. The STEP registration fee is as follows:
| Location | STEP Fee |
| Registration fee per STEP paper (outside the UK) | GBP 136.75 / USD 177 / EUR 159.75 |
| Registration fee per STEP paper (UK only) | GBP 98.50 |
| Application for results enquiries (per paper) | GBP 48.75 |
| Application for appeal (per paper) | GBP 48.75 |
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Can I Reschedule the Sixth Term Examination Paper?
No. You cannot reschedule the STEP examination. The registration done is final. The Sixth Term Examination Paper is only conducted on 2 days (1 separate day for each paper). Unlike other UK entrance examinations, the paper does not provide multiple examination dates. STEP is only conducted once per academic year. Therefore, it is not possible to reschedule the paper. The results for the paper are also released on the same date as the A-level results.
However, you have the option to cancel the paper. British Council (authorised administrator for the STEP) accepts cancellation requests with refunds, with a deduction of a 25% administrative fee. Cancellation is allowed only up to a specified date. Contact the test administrator to learn about the cancellation process.
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What You Can and Cannot Bring on the Test Day
As a student, you must follow the examination test centre rules. Certain things are allowed and not allowed in the test centre. The table below will help you identify what you are permitted to bring inside the exam hall. Read this checklist carefully after the STEP exam registration is complete.
| S.No. | Items You Can Bring | Items You Cannot Bring |
| 1 | Statement of Entry | Calculator |
| 2 | Pens | Formula Sheet |
| 3 | Pencil | Mobile Phones/Electronics |
| 4 | Ruler | |
| 5 | Eraser | |
| 6 | Sharpener |
The STEP exam registration is not like other exams. You cannot register by yourself. Instead, you need to provide details like your UCAS ID and email address to the test centre, and they will register you on their behalf. The examination test centre can be your college, school, or an open test centre that is registered for STEP. In India, you can register with the British Council India for the STEP exam. They are a verified and authorised test centre. However, it is important to note that the eam will only be conducted in a few cities in India.
FAQs
The STEP examination was divided into 3 papers, conducted on 3 different dates. However, right now the STEP 1 does not exist. STEP 2 is a paper that is based on A-level Mathematics and AS-level Further Mathematics. STEP 3 consist of typical questions from the Further Mathematics A-level syllabus. Clearing the STEP paper will give you entry to core mathematics and related courses in top UK universities like Cambridge.
Indian applicants have to pay a fee of GBP 136.75 for registration per paper. An additional fee of GBP 48.75 has to be paid for a results enquiry.
You have to identify a test centre (school/college/open test centre), and ask the test centre to register you. You have to pay the registration fees and get your candidate entry number. Thereafter, show up on the exam day wth a printout of the registration form.
You do not have to take the STEP 1 paper anymore. Hence, the difficulty level should not be a concern. Currently, STEP 3 is considered the most difficult paper of the two. STEP 3 consist of more difficult questions and assesses your problem-solving skills. You need a high level of mathematical skills to solve the paper.
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