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Timetable of Events

Please note:
  1. These dates may be amended.
  2. Tests and interviews form part of the entry-requirements for certain courses.
    Please consult the literature of the HEI for further information.
5th November 2025 (12:00) CAO online application facility opens.
CAO Change of Course choices facility opens
20th January 2026 (17:00) Apply online by this date to avail of the discounted application fee of €35.
1st February (17:00) Normal closing date for applications.
5th February (12:00) Online facility to amend course choices becomes available (€10 Fee)
Before 15th February Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
Registration Window:
TBC
HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine
Test sitting:
TBC
HPAT Test - Undergraduate Entry to Medicine
1st March (17:00) Closing date for amending course choices
Closing date for completion of mature section of application form
Closing date for final completion of online HEAR/DARE forms
5th March (12:00) Late application facility opens.
10th March (17:00) Latest date for HEAR/DARE supporting documentation to arrive in CAO
Test window:
TBC
GAMSAT Test - Graduate Entry to Medicine
Registration window:
TBC
Mature Nursing registration - Information available at www.nmbi.ie
Test window:
TBC
Mature Nursing Test
1st May (17:00) Closing date for late applications
5th May (12:00) Online Change of Mind facility becomes available (Free)
Before 15th May Late Paper Applicants will be sent a Statement of Course Choices
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
Before End of May Statement of Application Record sent to all applicants
(Contact CAO if you do not receive it)
1st July (17:00) Change of Mind closes
TBC Round A offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicants - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
TBC Round A acceptances closing date.
TBC Round 0 offers for certain Non-Standard categories of applicant - applicants receive an offer by e-mail and SMS text
TBC Round 0 acceptances closing date.
TBC Current year Leaving Certificate results issued
TBC Round 1 offers available from 14:00 online - also issued by e-mail and SMS text.
Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a `Statement of Application` e-mail.
TBC Available Place facility opens
TBC Round 1 acceptances closing date.
TBC Round 2 offers available online.
TBC Round 2 acceptances closing date.
TBC Round 3 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC Round 3 acceptances closing date.
TBC Round 4 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC Round 4 acceptances closing date.
TBC Round 5 offers available online - applicants will also receive an offer notification by e-mail and SMS text.
TBC Round 5 acceptances closing date.
TBC Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released
TBC Offer Season Ends.
5th November 2026 CAO application facility opens for 2027 applications