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OCR A-level timetable 2026: exam dates for Maths, the sciences and Computer Science
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Source: OCR: AS and A Level, FSMQ and Core Maths final examination timetable, June 2026, read on 11 November 2026.
Notes on the OCR A-level 2026 timetable
OCR gives most science papers 2h 15m, with a 1h 30m Paper 3: Unified in the A specifications and Practical skills in the B ones. Computer Science has two 2h 30m papers, Computer systems then Algorithms and programming. Both Maths specifications share all three dates, with H640 Paper 3 being the comprehension paper where H240 has mechanics.
The OCR timetable repeats the common starting times, morning exams starting 8.30am to 9.30am and afternoon exams 1.00pm to 2.00pm, and the 24 June contingency sessions.
OCR A-level exam dates 2026 by subject
OCR A-level Maths exam dates 2026
| Paper | Code | Date | Session | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics A H240: Pure mathematics | H240/01 | Wed 3 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
| Mathematics B (MEI) H640: Pure mathematics and mechanics | H640/01 | Wed 3 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
| Mathematics A H240: Pure mathematics and statistics | H240/02 | Thu 11 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
| Mathematics B (MEI) H640: Pure mathematics and statistics | H640/02 | Thu 11 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
| Mathematics A H240: Pure mathematics and mechanics | H240/03 | Thu 18 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
| Mathematics B (MEI) H640: Pure mathematics and comprehension | H640/03 | Thu 18 Jun | Afternoon | 2h |
OCR A-level Physics exam dates 2026
| Paper | Code | Date | Session | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics A H556: Modelling physics | H556/01 | Wed 20 May | Afternoon | 2h 15m |
| Physics B H557: Fundamentals of physics | H557/01 | Wed 20 May | Afternoon | 2h 15m |
| Physics A H556: Exploring physics | H556/02 | Mon 1 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Physics B H557: Scientific literacy in physics | H557/02 | Mon 1 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Physics A H556: Unified physics | H556/03 | Mon 8 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Physics B H557: Practical skills in physics | H557/03 | Mon 8 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
OCR A-level Chemistry exam dates 2026
| Paper | Code | Date | Session | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry A H432: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry | H432/01 | Tue 2 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Chemistry B (Salters) H433: Fundamentals of chemistry | H433/01 | Tue 2 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Chemistry A H432: Synthesis and analytical techniques | H432/02 | Tue 9 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Chemistry B (Salters) H433: Scientific literacy in chemistry | H433/02 | Tue 9 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Chemistry A H432: Unified chemistry | H432/03 | Mon 15 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Chemistry B (Salters) H433: Practical skills in chemistry | H433/03 | Mon 15 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
OCR A-level Biology exam dates 2026
| Paper | Code | Date | Session | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology A H420: Biological processes | H420/01 | Thu 4 Jun | Afternoon | 2h 15m |
| Biology B H422: Fundamentals of biology | H422/01 | Thu 4 Jun | Afternoon | 2h 15m |
| Biology A H420: Biological diversity | H420/02 | Fri 12 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Biology B H422: Scientific literacy in biology | H422/02 | Fri 12 Jun | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Biology A H420: Unified biology | H420/03 | Tue 16 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Biology B H422: Practical skills in biology | H422/03 | Tue 16 Jun | Morning | 1h 30m |
OCR A-level Computer Science exam dates 2026
| Paper | Code | Date | Session | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer systems | H446/01 | Wed 10 Jun | Afternoon | 2h 30m |
| Algorithms and programming | H446/02 | Wed 17 Jun | Morning | 2h 30m |
OCR A-level 2026: key dates
| Date | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 11 May 2026 | First exam on the common timetable | JCQ |
| Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Last exam on the common timetable | JCQ |
| Wednesday 24 June 2026 | Contingency day | JCQ |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Results to schools and colleges | JCQ |
| Thursday 13 August 2026 | Results to students | JCQ |
| Wednesday 1 July 2026 | Special consideration deadline | JCQ |
OCR A-level 2026: gaps between papers
| Specification | Papers | First paper | Last paper | Days apart | Total exam time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics A H240 | 3 | Wed 3 Jun | Thu 18 Jun | 15 | 6 hours |
| Mathematics B (MEI) H640 | 3 | Wed 3 Jun | Thu 18 Jun | 15 | 6 hours |
| Physics A H556 | 3 | Wed 20 May | Mon 8 Jun | 19 | 6 hours |
| Physics B H557 | 3 | Wed 20 May | Mon 8 Jun | 19 | 6 hours |
| Chemistry A H432 | 3 | Tue 2 Jun | Mon 15 Jun | 13 | 6 hours |
| Chemistry B (Salters) H433 | 3 | Tue 2 Jun | Mon 15 Jun | 13 | 6 hours |
| Biology A H420 | 3 | Thu 4 Jun | Tue 16 Jun | 12 | 6 hours |
| Biology B H422 | 3 | Thu 4 Jun | Tue 16 Jun | 12 | 6 hours |
| Computer Science H446 | 2 | Wed 10 Jun | Wed 17 Jun | 7 | 5 hours |
Common questions
What is OCR H640?
Mathematics B (MEI). Its Paper 3 is pure mathematics and comprehension, where H240's is pure mathematics and mechanics.
Which OCR A-level papers are 1h 30m?
The third paper in each science, Unified or Practical skills.
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