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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.

2019/20 basedata

Series Series code Basedata description
Version published
Exe file Zip file
All 2019/20 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. 30 Aug 2019
Version 1 Version 1
November 2019 ba19 GCSE, Cambridge Nationals 30 Aug 2019
Version 1
Version 1
January 2020 1a20 Project, Cambridge Nationals 06 Sep 2019
Version 1
Version 1
June 2020 6a20 GCSE, Entry Level Certificate, Cambridge Nationals 11 Nov 2019
Version 1
Version 1
June 2020 6b20 AS and A Level, FSMQ, Project, Level 3 Certificate 11 Nov 2019
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 website 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.

Series Series code Exe file Zip file
November 2018 ba18 Exe Zip
January 2019 1a19 Exe Zip
June 2019 6a19 Exe Zip
June 2019 6b19 Exe Zip

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