Abstract Reasoning Has Been Removed from the UCAT — What It Means for You

From 2025, the UCAT (including UCAT ANZ) no longer includes Abstract Reasoning. If you are using older books, videos or question banks, skip the Abstract Reasoning sections — they will not be in your exam.

The four subtests now

  1. Verbal Reasoning — reading and evaluating written information (44 questions)
  2. Decision Making — logic, arguments, probability and data (35 questions)
  3. Quantitative Reasoning — numerical problem solving from tables and charts (36 questions)
  4. Situational Judgement — professional and ethical judgement (69 questions)

How scoring works

Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored 300–900, giving a total of 900–2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately. Older targets out of 3600 no longer apply.

ℹ️ Always check the official UCAT ANZ website for the latest format and scoring.

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