UNIVERSITY CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST (UCAT)

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The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based entrance exam required by most UK medical and dental schools. Over 37,000 students take it each year, and it plays a key role in securing interview invitations.

Unlike school exams, the UCAT tests cognitive skills, attitudes, and professional behaviours – not academic knowledge.

The Four Subtests

Section	No. Of Questions	Time	Key Skills
1. Verbal Reasoning	44	21 minutes	Critical reading and inference.
2. Decision Making	29	31 minutes	Logic, puzzles, data interpretation.
3. Quantitative Reasoning	36	25 minutes	Numerical problem-solving (on-screen calculator provided).
4. Situational Judgement	69	26 minutes	Assessing ethics and professionalism in scenarios. Scored Band 1–4 (Band 1 is highest).

Scoring Breakdown

Each cognitive subtest (VR, DM, QR): Scaled 300–900
Total cognitive score 900–2700
SJ: Separate banding (Band 1 = excellent judgement; Band 4 = poor)
2025 average: ~1891 total (~630 average); aim higher for top schools!

Key Facts for 2026 Entry

Test dates: July to early October 2026
Format: 2 hours, multiple-choice, at test centres worldwide
Scoring: Cognitive total out of 2700 (900 per subtest) + Situational Judgement banding
Competitive score: 2100+ total (700+ average per subtest) + Band 1/2 SJ
Results: Same day; valid only for this cycle

Skyrocket to 2100+ (700+ Average) – Your Med/Dental School Ticket Starts Here

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8-WEEK Group Class Power Plan

Week 1	Full Diagnostic + Overview	Week 5	Quantitative Reasoning + Situational Judgement
Week 2	Verbal Reasoning + Decision Making	Week 6	Mini Full Mock + Review
Week 3	Verbal Reasoning + Decision Making	Week 7	Mock Review + Exam Strategy
Week 4	Quantitative Reasoning + Situational Judgement	Week 8	Mock and Final Review