Guide, checked 2 September 2026
LNAT 2026: dates and Oxford deadline
The 2026 to 2027 LNAT cycle is for university entry in autumn 2027.
Checked on 2 September 2026 against: LNAT dates and deadlines and Oxford admissions timeline.
Dates for Oxford applicants
LNAT registration and booking opens on 1 August 2026 and testing starts on 1 September 2026. Oxford applicants must register and book between 1 August and 15 September 2026, then sit the test by 15 October 2026. Oxford’s UCAS application deadline is 18:00 UK time on 15 October 2026.
Other LNAT applicants
The LNAT page lists 31 December 2026 as the sitting deadline for King’s College London, LSE and UCL, and 25 January 2027 for many other participating universities. Check the named university before booking.