(a)Deferment. An Applicant who is unable to take the bar examination after filing an Application may submit a written request for deferment to the next scheduled bar examination date, provided:(1) The deferment request must be received by the Executive Director no later than the first day of the currently scheduled bar examination and be accompanied by a $100 filing fee;(2) The Applicant must submit a supplemental application form before the late Application deadline under Rule 203 for the next scheduled bar examination. An Applicant whose supplemental application form is incomplete shall not take the next bar examination; and(3) No deferment shall be granted if the Applicant has appeared for a character and fitness examination.(b)Failure to Take Bar Examination. An Applicant who receives a deferment but fails to take the next scheduled bar examination shall be required to file a new Application and pay the required fee.(c)Failure to Appear for Bar Examination. A deferment shall not be permitted after the bar examination begins.