Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, colleges and universities in the UK offer two intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The three intakes available in the UK are:
Which intake to opt for?
It can get a bit confusing to choose the intake that’s best for you. Consider factors like the availability of your preferred program, your academic records, entrance test scores, acceptance rates, job opportunities and your readiness to join the program whilst making a decision.
While most Indian students prefer the September intake, January and April intakes are equally good for certain programs. We suggest, if you do not have your score cards ready, it’s better to skip the haste and apply for the next intake.
All UG courses applications are regulated by UCAS (UK based Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Intakes |
Type of course |
Application deadline for 2020-21 |
Fall Intake (September Intake) |
UCAS (UG for medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry courses) |
15th Oct 2020 for intake in Sept 2021 |
UCAS (For all other undergraduate courses) |
Closed for Sep 2020 intake (15th Jan 2020 was the last date) |
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PG |
All the PG intakes are guided as per specific guidelines of the university. So you need to check with your host university for the deadline of your application |
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Spring Intake (March-April intake) |
UCAS (For all other undergraduate courses) |
Oct 2020-Jan 2021 for intake in 2021 |
PG |
All the PG intakes are guided as per specific guidelines of the university. So you need to check with your host university for the deadline of your application |