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The new five-paper admission exam, explained

The exam you've been preparing for no longer exists. This guide explains — in plain language — what changed, who it affects, what we know about the new format, and how to plan your preparation for March 2027.

• Why August 2026 was the last four-paper sitting, and what "no carry-over" means for you
• What the new competency-based assessment is testing
• A realistic month-by-month preparation timeline to March 2027
• The mistakes candidates make when an exam format changes