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[Peter]

I guess as far as the IRSE is concerned, they are still making money from applicants and would not want to deter people from applying (and for multiple attempts).

I think that it a little cynical. The change in the fee structure a couple of years ago was to discourage people from applying for more than they were ready for. It used to be a larger fee for one paper and then a small increment for additional papers whereas now it is simply a fee multiplied by the number of papers, so there is no financial penalty for spreading your sittings.

I don't know the numbers, but I do not think that the IRSE runs the exam to make money and taking into account the paid admin and the modest honararia paid to exam volunteers, I would be surprised if there is any surplus to speak of.