The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a globally recognised, computer-based admissions exam required by leading universities in the UK and several international institutions for entry into Medicine and Dentistry programs. Rather than testing subject knowledge, the UCAT evaluates core cognitive abilities and professional behaviours that are essential for success in medical training. Through its structured sections, the test measures critical thinking, logical problem-solving, numerical reasoning, decision-making under pressure, and situational judgement in real-world clinical scenarios. A strong UCAT score plays a key role in securing interviews and admission offers from competitive medical schools.
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60 hours of concept-based UCAT® sessions.
10+ worksheets and customized practice sheets.
16 hours of test-taking strategy workshops and 20 hours of mock test reviews.
5 full-length UCAT® mocks.
all 4 sectional tests for UCAT.
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Each section is designed to test the student on various aspects and contains 4 sections
What it tests
Interpretation of written information
Logic, evaluation & problem solving
Numerical skills & data analysis
Professionalism & ethical reasoning
Each UCAT section follows a unique question format and pattern, designed to evaluate different cognitive skills required for medical training.
Question Types Include
Verbal Reasoning
Passages with True/False/Can't Tell questions, inference questions
Logical puzzles, statements & conclusions, Venn diagrams, probability scenarios
Quantitative Reasoning
Tables, charts, graphs, multi-step calculations
Medical & ethical scenarios, ranking responses, appropriateness questions
UCAT Exam
Accepted by leading medical and dental universities in the UK and other global destinations
Assesses real-world skills like critical thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and professional judgement
Fully computer-based with an adaptive, modern testing experience
Emphasises quick thinking, decision-making, and handling high-pressure scenarios—skills essential for modern medical practice
Global testing window (July–September), offering flexible scheduling
Open to 10+2 (or equivalent) students aiming for international medical pathways
Required for globally recognised Medicine/Dentistry programs, opening pathways to international medical careers
Administered by the UCAT Consortium, backed by top UK medical schools
Yes. The UCAT® is offered at Pearson VUE test centres across major Indian cities, allowing students to take the exam locally.
Any Indian student applying to medical or dental programs at universities that require UCAT®—primarily in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand—must take the exam.
The fee for candidates testing outside the UK, including India, is £130, payable online during registration.
While UCAT does not add taxes, Indian banks may apply foreign transaction fees, currency conversion charges, or international payment processing fees.
A valid passport is strongly recommended. Some centers may accept Aadhaar, but the passport is the safest and most universally accepted option.
Most students take the UCAT® after Class 11 or early Class 12, ensuring alignment with UK university deadlines.
No. UCAT® bursaries are offered only to candidates sitting the test in the UK, so Indian applicants must pay the full international fee.
Preparation usually includes official UCAT practice tests, timed mocks, skill-focused drills, and coaching programs designed around UCAT’s unique question patterns.
Not directly. The UCAT does not test academic content. It assesses cognitive skills, decision-making, logic, and situational judgement, so separate preparation is required.
Yes. Several universities in Australia and New Zealand also accept UCAT® scores, giving Indian applicants multiple study destinations.
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