How many questions are in the UCAT?

Subtests and timings

Each subtest is timed on its own, so you can’t carry spare time from one to the next. Candidates with approved access arrangements sit an extended version.

What happened to Abstract Reasoning?

It was withdrawn in 2025. The UCAT Consortium said it had lower predictive validity than the other sections. The time it freed up went to the remaining subtests, and Decision Making got more questions. If you find an older book or course with Abstract Reasoning in it, skip that part.

What each subtest asks

• Verbal Reasoning: short passages, then statements to judge as True, False or Can’t tell, or questions with four answer options.
• Decision Making: logic puzzles, syllogisms, Venn diagrams, probability and arguments. Some questions ask you to mark several statements Yes or No.
• Quantitative Reasoning: tables, charts and short scenarios with numerical questions. A basic onscreen calculator is provided.
• Situational Judgement: realistic situations for medical and dental students, where you rate how appropriate an action is, or how important a factor is.

Is there a pass mark?

No. The UCAT Consortium says no single score guarantees selection, and not all universities set a minimum. Some set a threshold, some weight your score alongside your grades, and some look at individual subtests or the Situational Judgement band. For a sense of scale, the average UK total in 2026 was 1918 out of 2700.