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What is basedata?

Basedata is examination data which is used to process entries and results using EDI files. Designed to be electronically imported into a centre’s administration software, it includes the specification codes, entry codes, timetables and fees.

Basedata is series-specific and needs to be uploaded for each new series.

More information about basedata can be found in the JCQ booklet Formats for the Exchange of Examination Related Data.

For a summary of the administration of Cambridge Nationals, please refer to the admin overview. You can also use our handy flow chart which summarises Cambridge Nationals entry information, including downloading basedata, and also provides hints and tips of what to watch out for.

Need help with refreshing your basedata? Capita SIMS have put together a handy YouTube video to show you how.

2021/22 basedata

Series Series code Basedata description
Version published
Exe file Zip file
All 2021/22 series n/a Certification/unit link file: A list of certifications and their associated (linked) units to provide details of which units may be used towards an overall certification. 09 Sep 2021
Version 2 Version 2
November 2021 ba21 GCSE English Language and Maths, Cambridge Nationals 18 Aug 2021
Version 2
Version 2
January 2022 1a22 Extended Project, Cambridge Nationals 06 Sep 2021 Version 1 Version 1
June 2022 6a22 GCSE, Entry Level Certificate, Cambridge Nationals 03 Dec 2021 Version 1 Version 1

Version control

  • ba21 Version 2: 18/08/2021 - Option file updated to remove Discount codes for Cambridge Nationals Award
  • Certification/unit link file Version 2: 09/09/2021 - Updated to correct the file type to X21
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2020/21 basedata

Series Series code Basedata description
Version published
Exe file Zip file
All 2020/21 series n/a Certification/unit link file: A list of certifications and their associated (linked) units to provide details of which units may be used towards an overall certification. 12 Aug 2020
Version 1 Version 1
November 2020 ba20 GCSE English Language and Maths, Cambridge Nationals 19 Aug 2020
Version 1
Version 1
January 2021 1a21 Project, Cambridge Nationals 14 Oct 2020
Version 2*  Version 2* 
June 2021 6a21 GCSE, Entry Level Certificate, Cambridge Nationals 15 Mar 2020
Version 7*  Version 7* 

Version control

  • 1a21 Version 2: 14/10/2020 - Link file updated to remove R022C
  • 6a21 Version 2: 15/12/2020 - All files updated to include Entry Level Art & Design (R310) and the Link and Option files updated to include three additional entry options for GCSE History A (J410)
  • 6a21 Version 3: 17/12/2020 - All files updated to include Entry Level Physical Education (R463)
  • 6a21 Version 4: 19/01/2021 - Component file updated to reflect change of name for Entry Level Physical Education (R463/01)
  • 6a21 Version 5: 22/01/2021 - Updated Option file to include Fees
  • 6a21 Version 6: 15/02/2021 - Result Type updated for all qualifications and gradeset updated for J250 and J260 in the Option file
  • 6a21 Version 7: 15/03/2021 - Exam Type: Level updated for J125 Religious Studies (Short Course) in the Option file
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Discount (classification) codes

The discount codes included in our basedata (within the option file) are taken directly from the DfE and are subject to change. We will not re-issue the option file with any updates to the discount codes from the DfE, so these will need to be manually amended within your management information system (MIS). For help with this, please speak to your MIS provider.

Basedata archive

We provide basedata from the last year for centres to import into their management information systems. If you require basedata from previous years, please contact us.

Series Series code Exe file Zip file
All 2019/20 series n/a Version 1 Version 1
November 2019 ba19 Version 1
Version 1
January 2020 1a20 Version 1
Version 1
June 2020 6a20 Version 2
Version 2

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