Submitting an appeal against an exam experience or result
Full details of the process can be found within the Appeals Regulations.
Candidates may make an appeal if their circumstances meet the following grounds set out in the Appeal Regulations:
- Evidence of a procedural irregularity in the conduct of the exam (including administrative error) that has led to an adverse effect on the candidate’s performance.
- Exceptional circumstances that adversely affected the candidate’s exam performance
Candidates may request the following outcomes in their appeal application:
- A full or partial refund of the exam fee
- The exam attempt to be discounted from the candidate’s exam history
- Result be amended from a fail to a pass (only in cases where the candidate has submitted an appeal on the grounds of a procedural irregularity, and where the candidate is deemed to be a borderline fail).
Appeals must be submitted within 20 days of the results release date. All appeals must be submitted by completion of the online appeals form. This requires full details of the grounds for appeal and the requested outcome. Any supporting evidence must be sent to exampolicy@rcem.ac.uk. An appeal fee of £250 must be paid on submission, which will be refunded if the appeal is successful.
Appeals are initially considered for their grounds by the Chief Examiner. If it is deemed that there are adequate grounds for consideration, an appeal panel will be formed to review the case.
Candidate misconduct allegations for RCEM exams
By submitting an examination application, candidates confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with all examination regulations and policies, including the Candidate Code of Conduct and the Misconduct Policy. Any concerns regarding misconduct will be investigated and addressed in accordance with this policy.