Basedata is examination data used to process entries and results through EDI files. It is imported into a centre’s administration software and includes specification codes, entry codes, timetables and fees. 

You need to upload basedata for each new series, as it is series-specific. Please make sure you use the latest version. 

When importing basedata, you’ll also need to use the correct awarding body identifier: 

• 72 for Cambridge Technicals 
• 01 for all other Cambridge OCR qualifications.

You can find more information in the JCQ booklet, Formats for the Exchange of Examination Related Data, available on the JCQ website. 

*You must register your candidates before you can make unit entries for these qualifications.

*You must register your candidates before you can make unit entries for these qualifications.

*You must register your candidates before you can make unit entries for these qualifications.
**For importing Cambridge Technicals results into summer series (see instructions).

The discount codes included in our basedata (within the option file) are taken directly from the DfE and are subject to change. We will not re-issue the option file with any updates to the discount codes from the DfE, so these will need to be manually amended within your management information system (MIS). For help with this, please speak to your MIS provider.

The Cambridge Technicals and Cambridge Advanced Nationals basedata uses the following abbreviations where applicable:

We provide basedata from the last year for centres to import into their management information systems. If you require basedata from previous years, please contact us.