Exam Schedule 2025 - 2026

Outline of the exam timetables for the current academic year.

Exam Dates

Information regarding Examination Dates for the year can be accessed on the Academic Calendar

Semester One Examinations

Saturday 3rd January - Saturday 17th January 2026

The above exams will take place either on the Mayor Square Campus in NCI or on Moodle. Please note the exam location in the timetable, it is important that students attend the exams in the appropriate location as alternative arrangements will not be available.

Full-time and part-time students are expected to sit exams in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions. 

Semester Two Examinations

Tuesday 5th May - Saturday 23rd May 2026

The above exams will take place either on campus in NCI or on Moodle. Please note the exam location in the timetable, it is important that students attend the exams in the appropriate location as alternative arrangements will not be available.

Full-time and part-time students are expected to sit exams in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions. 

Autumn / Repeat Examinations 

Tuesday 4th August - Saturday 22nd August 2026

The above exams will take place either on campus in NCI or on Moodle. Please note the exam location in the timetable, it is important that students attend the exams in the appropriate location as alternative arrangements will not be available.

Full-time and part-time students are expected to sit exams in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions. 

Important:

  • Students are not permitted to request changes to the exam dates and times - requests will not be accommodated
  • Students must check their timetable on a regular basis (i.e. daily) should any changes occur by the Exams Office only
  • Students can repeat an assessment taken under alternative assessment arrangements without academic or financial penalty
  • Students can defer an assessment until the repeat period for their programme. Find out more information on applying for a deferral.