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This lesson answers the most common questions candidates have about the LNAT — from practical matters about registration and testing to strategic questions about scores and applications.
Registration typically opens in August each year. The testing window runs from September to January, though exact dates vary. Check lnat.ac.uk for the current cycle's dates.
| Category | Approximate Fee |
|---|---|
| UK/EU candidates | £50 |
| International candidates | £70 |
Fees may change from year to year. Check the LNAT website for current pricing.
The LNAT is taken at Pearson VUE test centres. There are centres throughout the UK and internationally. You book your preferred centre and time slot when you register.
Yes — within the testing window (September–January), you choose your test date and time. However:
Recommendation: Book your test as early as possible, even if your preferred date is later. You can often reschedule if needed, but you cannot book a slot that is already full.
| Section | Duration |
|---|---|
| Section A | 95 minutes |
| Section B | 40 minutes |
| Total | 2 hours 15 minutes |
There is no break between sections.
No. There is no penalty for incorrect answers in Section A. Always answer every question, even if you are guessing.
In Section A, yes — you can navigate between questions and change your answers within the 95-minute time limit.
In Section B, you can edit your essay throughout the 40-minute writing period. Once the time expires, your essay is submitted as-is.
Very little. The test centre will provide:
You cannot bring:
No. The Section B text editor is a basic writing tool with no spell check, grammar check, or formatting options. Practise writing without these aids.
You receive your Section A score immediately after completing the test. It is displayed on screen at the end of the test.
No. Section B is not scored centrally. Your essay is sent to the universities you have applied to, and each university assesses it independently.
The average Section A score is typically around 22 out of 42. This varies slightly from year to year.
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 32+ | Exceptional |
| 28–31 | Very strong — competitive for Oxford and all LNAT universities |
| 24–27 | Good — competitive for most LNAT universities |
| 20–23 | Average |
| Below 20 | Below average — may limit options at LNAT universities |
Your LNAT score is valid for the current admissions cycle only. If you defer your entry or take a gap year and reapply, you will need to sit the LNAT again.
Important: You cannot use a previous year's LNAT score for a new application cycle. You must sit the test again.
Yes. When you register for the LNAT, you list the universities you are applying to. Your Section A score and Section B essay are sent to those universities automatically. You do not need to send results separately.
You can sit the LNAT once per testing cycle (once per academic year). You cannot sit it twice in the same cycle. If you want to resit, you must wait until the next cycle — which typically means taking a gap year.
Universities will see that you are applying in a different cycle, but they do not automatically receive your score from a previous year. Your new score replaces your old one for the purposes of the new cycle's applications.
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