Compare your study gap with an explicit maximum published by a programme or authority. If no maximum is published, the tool tells you not to invent one. The useful output is not just the number: it is the number together with the assumptions and eligibility checks that can change what you should do next.
What this calculator uses
The inputs on this page are Your study gap (years), Published maximum gap (years), Is that maximum explicitly published?. The calculation uses the values you enter for Your study gap (years), Published maximum gap (years), Is that maximum explicitly published? and returns the planning output described by the tool.
How to read the result
Only use a numeric maximum when the receiving programme or authority actually publishes one. A study gap can also be reviewed qualitatively.
What the number does not prove
An admissions pre-screen can identify published gaps, but it cannot guarantee admission. Programme-specific prerequisites, document review, capacity and holistic selection can still control the outcome.
Best next step
Use the result to identify the exact programme requirement that needs verification next, then check the institution’s current admissions page before paying an application fee.