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.

*The basedata for the AS and A Levels, Core Maths and additional GCSEs being offered in Autumn 2021 will be issued in the October series. 

Version control

• ba21 Version 2: 18/08/2021 - Option file updated to remove Discount codes for Cambridge Nationals Award
• Certification/unit link file Version 2: 09/09/2021 - Updated to correct the file type to X21
• aa21 Version 2: 16/09/2021 - Method of moderation description removed from the Option file as not applicable
  
• ab21 Version 2: 16/09/2021 - Method of moderation description removed from the Option file as not applicable

Version control

• Aa20 Version 2: 01/09/2020 - Link file updated to include H573 options B, C, D, E
• Aa20 Version 3: 02/09/2020 - Link file updated to amend H459 and the end of line marker
• Ab20 Version 2: 04/09/2020 - Link file updated to amend J170-J176
• 1a21 Version 2: 14/10/2020 - Link file updated to remove R022C
• 6b21 Version 2: 11/12/2020 - Syllabus and Link file updated to include H004, H005, H006
• 6a21 Version 2: 15/12/2020 - All files updated to include Entry Level Art & Design (R310) and the Link and Option files updated to include three additional entry options for GCSE History A (J410)
• 6a21 Version 3: 17/12/2020 - All files updated to include Entry Level Physical Education (R463)
• 6a21 Version 4: 19/01/2021 - Component file updated to reflect change of name for Entry Level Physical Education (R463/01) 
• 6a21 Version 5: 22/01/2021 - Updated Option file to include fees
• 6b21 Version 3: 22/01/2021 - Updated Option file to include fees
• Ab20 Version 3: 10/02/2021 - Option file updated to amend level title and gradeset for J250 and J260
• 6a21 Version 6: 15/02/2021 - Result Type updated for all qualifications and gradeset updated for J250 and J260 in the Option file
• 6b21 Version 4: 15/02/2021 - Result Type updated in the Option file
• 6b21 Version 5: 23/02/2021 - Fee updated for H408 option B Classical Civilisation
• 6a21 Version 7: 15/03/2021 - Exam Type: Level updated for J125 Religious Studies (Short Course) in the Option file
  

   

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.

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.