When should I apply for the March 2027 ADC written exam?

The ADC has not published 2027 dates yet. Based on the 2026 pattern, the initial assessment deadline for a March sitting falls in mid-October and the written exam application window opens in December. Because the ADC takes about 8 weeks to process a complete initial assessment, candidates targeting March 2027 should submit their initial assessment by roughly mid-August 2026.

How long does the ADC initial assessment take?

The ADC states a target timeframe of about 8 weeks for complete applications. Incomplete applications take longer, because the ADC may request additional documents before it can finish assessing you. A successful initial assessment is valid for 7 years.

What happens if I miss the ADC application window?

You wait for the next sitting. The written exam runs twice a year, so missing a window typically costs six months. The ADC has also noted that application and date-selection periods are shorter than they used to be, so previous years timings should not be assumed.

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March 2027 ADC Written Exam: confirmed dates and deadlines

Published 27 July 2026 · Updated 20 September 2026 · Reviz

The ADC has confirmed the dentists’ written examination for Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March 2027. Here are the application dates to plan around.

March 2027: confirmed calendar

Milestone	Date
Submit a complete initial-assessment application	11 October 2026
Apply for the written examination through ADC Connect	8–15 December 2026
Written examination — both days	17–18 March 2027

Submission is not approval. The October deadline is for a complete initial-assessment application. Meeting it does not guarantee examination eligibility. Incomplete documents can delay assessment.

Book your venue separately

After a successful exam application, Pearson VUE sends an Authorisation to Test email with the venue-booking window. Book the same venue for both days. No March-specific venue-booking dates are published on the ADC page checked here.

What to do now

Prepare and submit complete documents through ADC Connect.
Check that your initial assessment remains valid for the examination.
Apply during 8–15 December, then follow Pearson VUE’s booking instructions.

Results are expected approximately six weeks after the examination; an exact release date has not been announced on the exam page.

Dates verified on 20 September 2026 against the official ADC written-examination calendar. Check ADC Connect and ADC emails for subsequent updates.

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March 2027 ADC Written Exam: confirmed dates and deadlines

March 2027: confirmed calendar

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