Cambridge Digital Exams are expanding, with the next Digital Mocks series running from 18 January to 14 March 2027.
The mocks give students a chance to practise taking exams digitally. They can also help students get familiar with the system before live Cambridge Digital Exams become more widely available.
Cambridge Digital Mocks 2027: Key Dates
Here are the important dates students, parents and schools should know:
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Expression of Interest deadline | 25 October 2026 |
| Preferred-window booking begins | 2 November 2026 |
| Digital Mocks window | 18 January–14 March 2027 |
| Booking deadline | 26 February 2027 |
| Results by | 28 March 2027 |
Schools and exam centres handle the bookings and administration. Therefore, students do not book the mocks directly with Cambridge.
What Do Students Need to Know?
For the January 2027 series:
- Cambridge will offer 34 digital mock exams.
- 9 exams are new for this series.
- Students complete the mocks on a computer.
- Centres choose a suitable week within the available window.
- Cambridge uses past-paper content in its Digital Mocks Service.
- Most importantly, students can experience a digital exam environment before a live digital exam.
How Quickly Will You Get Your Results?
Cambridge Digital Mocks can also provide results relatively quickly.
| Question type | How Cambridge marks it | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | Automatic marking | Typically within 2 hours |
| Typed responses | Cambridge Examiner, or AI and an Examiner | Within 14 days |
In addition, students and schools can receive question-level and test-level results.
As a result, students can see which areas may need more revision before their exams.
Why Are Digital Mocks Useful?
Digital mocks can help students:
- Practise taking an exam on screen
- Get familiar with the digital exam environment
- Practise using digital exam tools
- Find areas that need more revision
- Use their results to plan future revision
For example, a student who struggles with certain questions can focus more revision on those areas.
Digital mocks also give students an opportunity to experience digital assessment before taking a live digital exam.
Can Private Candidates Take Cambridge Digital Mocks?
Yes — but there is an important condition.
Cambridge says centres can offer digital mocks to private candidates.
However:
- A Cambridge centre must register the private candidate.
- The centre must also administer the mock.
- Students cannot register for the Digital Mocks Service independently.
Therefore, private candidates should contact a suitable Cambridge centre and ask whether it plans to offer the Digital Mocks Service.
However, this does not mean every Cambridge centre or British Council office will offer the January 2027 mocks.
Are Cambridge Digital Exams Replacing Paper Exams?
No. Cambridge is moving towards digital exams gradually.
Here is what students should know:
- Cambridge delivered its first live digital exams in 2026.
- From 2027, Cambridge plans to expand its phased rollout of digital exams.
- By 2033, Cambridge aims for 85% of Cambridge IGCSE and International AS & A Level subjects to offer both digital and paper options.
So, paper exams are not suddenly disappearing.
Instead, Cambridge plans to expand digital exam availability gradually. Availability may also depend on the subject, exam series and location.
Quick Questions About Cambridge Digital Exams
When do the January 2027 Digital Mocks start?
The series starts on 18 January 2027 and runs until 14 March 2027.
Can private candidates participate?
Yes. However, a Cambridge centre must register and administer their digital mock.
How quickly are results available?
Students can typically receive multiple-choice results within 2 hours. Meanwhile, results for typed responses are available within 14 days.
Are all Cambridge exams becoming digital in 2027?
No. Cambridge is introducing digital exams gradually. In addition, Cambridge plans to continue offering paper options as its digital exam programme expands.
What Should Students Do Now?
If you want to take a digital mock:
- Ask your school or Cambridge centre whether it plans to participate.
- If you’re a private candidate, ask a Cambridge centre whether it accepts private candidates for Digital Mocks.
- Check whether your subject is available.
- Do not assume your school or centre will automatically participate.
Overall, the January 2027 mocks give students an opportunity to experience Cambridge Digital Exams and understand how digital assessment works.
For students who may take digital exams in the future, getting familiar with the format early could be useful.
Official Cambridge Sources
Cambridge International – January 2027 Digital Mocks
