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TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions)
Critical thinking, problem solving and essay test for Oxford PPE, E&M, HumSci, Psychology and UCL courses
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At a glance
- Set by
- UAT-UK (delivered by Pearson VUE)
- Level
- Undergraduate admissions (social sciences and humanities)
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Programme
- UK University Admissions Tests
The format, as published
- Computer-based, 2 h: Critical Thinking (22 MCQ, 40 min), Problem Solving (22 MCQ, 40 min), Writing Task (one essay from three prompts, max 750 words, 40 min).
- CT and PS scored 1.0–9.0; writing unscored but sent to universities.
- Sittings 12–16 Oct 2026 and 4–8 Jan 2027.
- Fee GBP 78 UK/ROI, GBP 133 international.
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)