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Cambridge Nationals: Entries and registration

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Cambridge Nationals

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  • General qualifications AS and A Level, Core Maths, Entry Level Certificate,
    FSMQ, GCSE and Projects
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What is basedata?

Basedata is examination data which is used to process entries and results using EDI files. Designed to be electronically imported into a centre’s administration software, it includes the specification codes, entry codes, timetables and fees.

Basedata is series-specific and needs to be uploaded for each new series.

More information about basedata can be found in the JCQ booklet Formats for the Exchange of Examination Related Data.

For a summary of the administration of Cambridge Nationals, please refer to the admin overview. You can also use our handy flow chart which summarises Cambridge Nationals entry information, including downloading basedata, and also provides hints and tips of what to watch out for.

Need help with refreshing your basedata? Capita SIMS have put together a video to show you how.

2023/24 basedata

Series Series code Basedata description
Version published
Exe file Zip file
All 2023/24 series n/a Certification/unit link file: A list of certifications and their associated (linked) units to provide details of which units may be used towards an overall certification. 01 Sep 2023
Version 1 Version 1
November 2023 ba23 GCSE English Language and Maths, Cambridge Nationals exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity 01 Sep 2023
Version 1
Version 1
January 2024 1a24 Extended Project, Cambridge Nationals 01 Sep 2023 Version 1
Version 1
June 2024 6a24 GCSE, Entry Level Certificate, Cambridge Nationals 23 Nov 2023 Version 1 Version 1

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Discount (classification) codes

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.

Basedata archive

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.

2022/23 basedata

Series Series code Exe file Zip file
All 2022/23 series n/a Version 1 Version 1
November 2022 ba22 Version 1
Version 1
January 2023 1a23 Version 1
Version 1
June 2023 6a23 Version 1
Version 1

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