Is Abstract Reasoning still in the UCAT?
Abstract Reasoning was withdrawn from the UCAT in 2025. The test now has three scored sections and Situational Judgement.
You need to practise Abstract Reasoning for the UCAT.
Applies to: UCAT 2025 onwards, including the 2026 test for 2027 entry.
What the sources say
The UCAT Consortium: "In 2025, Abstract Reasoning will be withdrawn from the test." It gives lower predictive validity and high coachability as the reasons.
UCAT Consortium: UCAT 2025The test is now Verbal Reasoning (44 questions, 22 minutes), Decision Making (35, 37 minutes), Quantitative Reasoning (36, 26 minutes) and Situational Judgement (69, 26 minutes). Totals run from 900 to 2700.
UCAT Consortium: Test formatThe time freed went to the remaining subtests, and Decision Making gained questions.
UCAT Consortium: UCAT 2025
Still open
Nothing about the withdrawal is open. Books, courses and question banks written before 2025 can still include Abstract Reasoning.
Do this instead
Skip Abstract Reasoning. Put the time into Decision Making and the other three sections.
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Sources read 6 October 2026.