Exam & results schedule
Stay up to date with all the upcoming CIPS exams
Stay up to date with all upcoming exams
Our approach to your learning is completely flexible, we won’t set a start or end date for your first exam, simply book your exam when you’re ready! If you're studying independently you'll need to book your own exams. If you're studying with one of our approved study centres, they'll book your exams for you. If you need to cancel an exam for any reason, you'll need to cancel your exam by the booking closure date.
Exams can only be cancelled when the booking window is open. You can cancel your exam in your MyCIPS area.
May 2026
Exam bookings open at 09:00 GMT
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 24 March – 14 April 2026 | 11-15 May 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
| Constructed Response | 19-20 May 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
July 2026
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 26 May – 16 June 2026 | 13-17 July 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
| Constructed Response | 21-22 July 2026 | 4 September 2026 |
September 2026 OR only
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
Note: CIPS centre venues and CR exams are not available for this series
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 11 - 18 August 2026 | 14 - 18 September 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
November 2026
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 22 September - 13 October 2026 | 9 - 13 November 2026 | 4 December 2026 |
| Constructed Response | 17 - 18 November 2026 | 15 January 2027 |
January 2027 OR only
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
Note: CIPS centre venues and CR exams are not available for this series
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 1-8 December 2026 | 12-14 January 2027 | 29 January 2027 |
March 2027
Exam bookings open at 09:00 GMT
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 19 January - 9 February 2027 | 8-12 March 2027 | 26 March 2027 |
| Constructed Response | 16-17 March 2027 | 30 April 2027 |
May 2027
Exam bookings open at 09:00 GMT
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 23 March - 13 April 2027 | 10-14 May 2027 | 28 May 2027 |
| Constructed Response | 18-19 May 2027 | 2 July 2027 |
July 2027
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 25 May - 15 June 2027 | 12-16 July 2027 | 30 July 2027 |
| Constructed Response | 20-21 July 2027 | 3 September 2027 |
September 2027 OR only
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
Note: CIPS centre venues and CR exams are not available for this series
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 10-17 August 2027 | 13-17 September 2027 | 1 October 2027 |
November 2027
Exam bookings open at 09:00 BST
| Exams type | Exam booking open / closed | Exams take place | Exam results published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | 21 September - 12 October 2027 | 8-12 November 2027 | 26 November 2027 |
| Constructed Response | 16-17 November 2027 | 14 January 2028 |
Please note: The cancellation date for all exams is each exam series booking closure date as per our Exams Terms and Condition Policy.