UCAT ANZ 2025
The UCAT ANZ test is changing in 2025. The Abstract Reasoning subtest will be withdrawn from the test. The new test format will comprise 3 cognitive subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning), and the Situational Judgement Test.
In 2025, the UCAT ANZ exam will have the following structure and timings:
|
Subtest
|
Questions
|
Subtest Time
|
Scoring
|
| Verbal Reasoning |
44 |
22 minutes |
300-900 |
| Decision Making |
35 |
37 minutes |
300-900 |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
36 |
26 minutes |
300-900 |
| Total Score |
|
|
900-2700 |
| Situational Judgement |
69 |
26 minutes |
300-900 |
The introduction screen for each section is timed separately. The total exam takes just under 2 hours.
Test times for access arrangements versions of the test will be adjusted accordingly.
Further information on the test format can be found here.
Key dates and deadlines for UCAT ANZ 2025 can be found here.
UCAT ANZ 2025 FAQs
Why are we making these changes?
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the exam adds value to university selection processes, we monitor how each section of the test performs.
The Abstract Reasoning subtest has high coachability. Historical data on the subtest has shown that candidate performance has increased, and response times decreased over the past 10 years. The nature of the subtest makes it more coachable compared to the other cognitive subtests.
Removing the Abstract Reasoning subtest, allows allocation of additional time to the remaining subtests and an increase to the number of questions in the Decision Making subtest.
When will preparation materials be available?
The new practice tests will be launched in early March 2025.
Candidates should use the free, official preparation materials to support their test preparation.
Due to these changes, the advice from commercial companies offering test preparation advice/materials may be incorrect as may advice more generally available online.
We therefore strongly advise candidates to use the official practice materials on our website, and to be cautious about using resources from any commercial providers, as these are not affiliated with UCAT in any way.
