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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.

Key facts

No. of papers: 2 (3 hours each paper)
Score:12 questions marked out of 20
Possible grades:5 grades: S, 1, 2, 3, U
Test format:Paper-based
STEP Mathematics

Important registration information…

You can choose to take your STEP Mathematics Exam in Barcelona, Madrid or Tarragona. When you register for the exam you must provide us with the following information:

  • your name, gender, date of birth and UCAS number exactly as they have been entered on your UCAS application
  • the name of your university/ies, course/s and course code/s

Important note STEP Mathematics: If you have special requirements which require access arrangements (extra time, modified papers etc.) you must complete the relevant information on your application form. Any access arrangements which require modified papers MUST be requested in advance of the entry deadline date.

Key dates 2026

DateDescription
February 2026STEP registration opens. Candidates can register from this date.
16 April 2026Last date to request modified question papers.
30 April 2026STEP registration closes – late entries will not be accepted.
4 June 2026STEP paper 2 test date*
10 June 2026STEP paper 3 test date*
13 August 2026STEP test results released to candidates

Exam fees 2026

ExamFee
STEP Mathematics 2370 €
STEP Mathematics 3370 €
STEP Mathematics 2 & 3720€
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Please, complete the registration form below and send it to registrations@exams-madrid.com

STEP Mathematics registration form

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