Examination Conventions 2026-27

14. 6. Consideration of Mitigating Circumstances

A candidate’s final outcome will first be considered using the classification rules/final outcome rules as described above in section 4. The exam board will then consider any further information they have on individual circumstances. 

Further information on the procedure is provided in the Examination and Assessment Framework, Annex E and information for students is provided at www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/exams/problems-completing-your-assessment  

Further information on how to make an application for consideration of mitigating circumstances in an examination is available at http://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/exams/guidance.