In its 2026 secondary GCE rules for private candidates, SEAB says a results-review application cannot be withdrawn once submitted and no refund will be provided. Check the subject, examination year and payment instructions before completing the application.
If the payment or submission status is unclear, check with SEAB promptly. A question about whether an application went through is separate from cancelling a completed request.
- Check the exact subject and results release.
- Confirm the applicable fee and deadline.
- Review the submission before completing payment.
- Keep the acknowledgement and payment reference.
Make the decision before submitting
Read the rules for the actual results release. Check what the review covers, which subject is included and how you will receive the outcome. SEAB’s secondary GCE rules describe remarking and a check of mark entries.
For example, if you intend to review Mathematics and have another subject selected, correct the selection before completing the application. If you spot a problem afterward, contact the responsible official route and explain what happened.
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If you cannot tell whether payment succeeded
Check the application in the Candidates Portal. Save any receipt and check whether you received confirmation. Ask SEAB what to do if the status remains unclear, particularly near the deadline.
See the GCE results review guide for the school and private-candidate routes.
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Frequently asked questions
Does an unchanged grade create a right to a refund?
The published 2026 secondary GCE rule says no refunds will be provided for the submitted application.
Is this about withdrawing an exam entry?
This guide concerns a results-review application. Exam registration and withdrawal follow separate instructions.
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Official information
Consult SEAB’s 2026 secondary GCE Rules and Regulations, section 6.2 on appeals for review of examination results. Guidance checked on 8 November 2026.