UKCAT Test Structure

 

 
  
UKCAT is divided into four sub-tests covering four substantive subjects: verbal reasoning, decision analysis, abstract reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.  

Verbal Reasoning – Looks at ability to think coherently about written information and to arrive at a conclusion
Quantitative Reasoning – Assesses ability to work through numerical problems
Abstract Reasoning – Assesses ability to identity symmetry, rotation, sequence and pattern
Decision Analysis – Assesses ability to establish relationships from data and other information given


UKCAT is structured as follows:

  SECTION

 TIMING

   QUESTIONS

Verbal Reasoning

22 Minutes

44

Quantitative Reasoning

22 Minutes

36

Abstract Reasoning

15 Minutes

65

Decision Analysis

28 Minutes

28