STEP Mathematics Admissions Test. Registration Closes 3rd May.

STEP 2 & 3 Mathematics Admissions Tests are now open

for registration until 3rd May 2026

STEP (Sixth term examination paper) is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics.

STEP is used by the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick and Imperial College London. Other universities sometimes ask candidates to take STEP.

There are two STEP examinations: STEP 2 and STEP 3. Students are usually required to sit either one or both of the examinations, depending on the requirements of the universities they have applied to.

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Here's a reminder of the key dates:

1 March 2026	STEP registration opens
4 May 2026	STEP registration closes
4 May 2026	Deadline to request access arrangements
4 June 2026	STEP paper 2 test date
10 June 2026	STEP paper 3 test date
13 August 2026	STEP test results released to candidates
20 August 2026	Deadline to submit results enquiries