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title: "How Is UCAT Scored? - NIE: Medical Admissions Preparation"
description: "NIE provides UCAT, medical interviews, psychometrics, Casper, and medical admissions preparation for students pursuing medicine and dentistry in Australia or New Zealand."
url: "https://www.nie.edu.au/about-ucat/ucat-scores"
date: "2026-07-31T12:18:48+00:00"
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# How Is UCAT Scored?

UCAT ANZ reports three cognitive subtest scores and one separate Situational Judgement score. Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning are each scaled from 300 to 900 and added to produce a cognitive total from 900 to 2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately on a 300–900 scale.

  **Quick answer:** Add your Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning scaled scores to calculate your cognitive total. Do not add Situational Judgement: it is a separate result.

  **Preparing for UCAT ANZ or medical interviews?**Choose the support that matches your next stage.

[View UCAT preparation](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/ucat-preparation-courses) [UCAT score calculator](https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/ucat-practice-score-calculator) [Looking for interview preparation?](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation)

  ## UCAT ANZ score structure at a glance

The test contains four separately timed subtests. All four receive a scaled score, but only the three cognitive subtests contribute to the cognitive total.

 UCAT ANZ subtest scores and their place in the total
| Subtest | Scaled score | Included in cognitive total? |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 300–900 | Yes |
| Decision Making | 300–900 | Yes |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 300–900 | Yes |
| Situational Judgement | 300–900 | No — reported separately |

**640 + 670 + 710 = 2020** Example cognitive total: Verbal Reasoning + Decision Making + Quantitative Reasoning. The Situational Judgement score remains separate.

  ## How raw marks become scaled UCAT scores

Your correct answers produce a raw mark in each subtest. UCAT then converts that raw mark to a scaled score. Scaling allows results from different test forms to be reported on a common range.

There is no single public raw-mark conversion table that candidates can use to reproduce an official score exactly. A practice-test provider may estimate a scaled result, but only the official UCAT score report is definitive.

1. **You answer the questions** and receive raw marks under the marking rules for that subtest.
2. **UCAT converts the raw marks** to a scaled score from 300 to 900.
3. **The three cognitive scores are added** to produce a total from 900 to 2700.
4. **Situational Judgement stays separate** and is not included in the cognitive total.

 **There is no negative marking.** An incorrect answer does not reduce your score, so candidates should answer every question rather than deliberately leaving one blank.

   ## How each UCAT ANZ subtest is marked

Cognitive### Verbal Reasoning

The current official format contains 44 questions. Each correct answer earns one raw mark before the result is scaled from 300 to 900.

Cognitive### Decision Making

The current official format contains 35 questions. Single-answer items earn one mark. Multiple-statement items can earn two marks, with one mark available for a partially correct response.

Cognitive### Quantitative Reasoning

The current official format contains 36 questions. Each correct answer earns one raw mark before the result is scaled from 300 to 900.

Separate result### Situational Judgement

The current official format contains 69 questions. Full and partial marks are available, and the result is scaled from 300 to 900 but not added to the cognitive total.

Question numbers and test rules can change. Candidates should confirm the latest format on the [official UCAT ANZ website](https://www.ucat.edu.au/about-ucat-anz/test-format/) before sitting the test.

  ## What appears on a UCAT ANZ score report?

Your result separates the components instead of presenting one score for the entire test. You should expect to see:

- a scaled Verbal Reasoning score;
- a scaled Decision Making score;
- a scaled Quantitative Reasoning score;
- the cognitive total obtained by adding those three scores; and
- a separate Situational Judgement score.

## Scaled score, percentile and university threshold are different

### Scaled score

Your official numerical result: 300–900 for each subtest and 900–2700 for the three-subtest cognitive total.

### Percentile

A comparison with other candidates in the same testing cohort. See NIE's [UCAT ANZ scores and percentiles guide](https://www.nie.edu.au/about-ucat/ucat-percentile-calculator) for official statistics and historical comparisons.

### Practice-score estimate

An unofficial projection from a practice test. Use NIE's [UCAT practice score calculator](https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/ucat-practice-score-calculator) to estimate how a practice result may compare with previous cohorts.

### University threshold

A selection rule set by an individual university. It is not part of UCAT scoring and can differ by institution, pathway and application cycle.

  ## How universities use UCAT ANZ results

There is no universal UCAT pass mark for entry to medicine or dentistry. Universities decide how much weight to give the cognitive total, individual subtest results and Situational Judgement. They may also consider academic achievement, interview performance, applicant background and pathway-specific criteria.

Selection rules and thresholds may change. Check each university's current admissions information before deciding where to apply. NIE's [Australian and New Zealand university entry guide](https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-and-universities) can help you identify relevant pathways, but the university remains the authoritative source for its requirements.

  ## Turn your score knowledge into a preparation plan

Build the skills, timing and decision-making strategies tested across UCAT ANZ, or estimate a result from your latest practice test.

[Explore UCAT preparation options](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/ucat-preparation-courses) [Use the practice score calculator](https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-free/ucat-practice-score-calculator)

  ## UCAT ANZ scoring questions

 What is the maximum UCAT ANZ score?The maximum cognitive total is 2700: 900 for each of Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning. Situational Judgement has a maximum scaled score of 900 and is reported separately.

 Is Situational Judgement included in the UCAT total?No. The cognitive total contains only Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning. Situational Judgement is a separate 300–900 result.

 Does UCAT ANZ use negative marking?No. Wrong answers do not deduct marks. Candidates should attempt every question.

 Can I convert raw marks directly into an official scaled score?No fixed public conversion table can reproduce every official result. Practice platforms can provide estimates, but UCAT applies its scoring process to produce the official scaled scores.

 Is there a UCAT ANZ pass mark?No universal pass mark applies to every medical or dental program. Each university determines how it uses UCAT results alongside its other selection criteria.

 What is the difference between a UCAT score and percentile?A scaled score is your numerical UCAT result. A percentile describes how your performance compares with other candidates in a particular testing cohort.

  **Source and review note:** Scoring ranges and marking rules were checked against the official [UCAT ANZ scoring guidance](https://www.ucat.edu.au/about-ucat-anz/scoring/). UCAT and university admissions policies can change, so confirm current requirements with the official organisations before applying.

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Do not add Situational Judgement: it is a separate result. Preparing for UCAT ANZ or medical interviews?Choose the support that matches your next stage. View UCAT preparation UCAT score calculator Looking for interview preparation? On this page Score structure Scaled scores Subtest marking Score report University use Frequently asked questions UCAT ANZ score structure at a glance The test contains four separately timed subtests. All four receive a scaled score, but only the three cognitive subtests contribute to the cognitive total. UCAT ANZ subtest scores and their place in the total SubtestScaled scoreIncluded in cognitive total? Verbal Reasoning 300–900 Yes Decision Making 300–900 Yes Quantitative Reasoning 300–900 Yes Situational Judgement 300–900 No — reported separately 640 + 670 + 710 = 2020 Example cognitive total: Verbal Reasoning + Decision Making + Quantitative Reasoning. The Situational Judgement score remains separate. How raw marks become scaled UCAT scores Your correct answers produce a raw mark in each subtest. UCAT then converts that raw mark to a scaled score. Scaling allows results from different test forms to be reported on a common range. There is no single public raw-mark conversion table that candidates can use to reproduce an official score exactly. A practice-test provider may estimate a scaled result, but only the official UCAT score report is definitive. You answer the questions and receive raw marks under the marking rules for that subtest. UCAT converts the raw marks to a scaled score from 300 to 900. The three cognitive scores are added to produce a total from 900 to 2700. Situational Judgement stays separate and is not included in the cognitive total. There is no negative marking. An incorrect answer does not reduce your score, so candidates should answer every question rather than deliberately leaving one blank. How each UCAT ANZ subtest is marked Cognitive Verbal Reasoning The current official format contains 44 questions. Each correct answer earns one raw mark before the result is scaled from 300 to 900. Cognitive Decision Making The current official format contains 35 questions. Single-answer items earn one mark. Multiple-statement items can earn two marks, with one mark available for a partially correct response. Cognitive Quantitative Reasoning The current official format contains 36 questions. Each correct answer earns one raw mark before the result is scaled from 300 to 900. Separate result Situational Judgement The current official format contains 69 questions. Full and partial marks are available, and the result is scaled from 300 to 900 but not added to the cognitive total. Question numbers and test rules can change. Candidates should confirm the latest format on the official UCAT ANZ website before sitting the test. What appears on a UCAT ANZ score report? Your result separates the components instead of presenting one score for the entire test. You should expect to see: a scaled Verbal Reasoning score; a scaled Decision Making score; a scaled Quantitative Reasoning score; the cognitive total obtained by adding those three scores; and a separate Situational Judgement score. Scaled score, percentile and university threshold are different Scaled score Your official numerical result: 300–900 for each subtest and 900–2700 for the three-subtest cognitive total. Percentile A comparison with other candidates in the same testing cohort. See NIE's UCAT ANZ scores and percentiles guide for official statistics and historical comparisons. Practice-score estimate An unofficial projection from a practice test. Use NIE's UCAT practice score calculator to estimate how a practice result may compare with previous cohorts. University threshold A selection rule set by an individual university. It is not part of UCAT scoring and can differ by institution, pathway and application cycle. How universities use UCAT ANZ results There is no universal UCAT pass mark for entry to medicine or dentistry. Universities decide how much weight to give the cognitive total, individual subtest results and Situational Judgement. They may also consider academic achievement, interview performance, applicant background and pathway-specific criteria. Selection rules and thresholds may change. Check each university's current admissions information before deciding where to apply. NIE's Australian and New Zealand university entry guide can help you identify relevant pathways, but the university remains the authoritative source for its requirements. Turn your score knowledge into a preparation plan Build the skills, timing and decision-making strategies tested across UCAT ANZ, or estimate a result from your latest practice test. Explore UCAT preparation options Use the practice score calculator UCAT ANZ scoring questions What is the maximum UCAT ANZ score? The maximum cognitive total is 2700: 900 for each of Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning. Situational Judgement has a maximum scaled score of 900 and is reported separately. Is Situational Judgement included in the UCAT total? No. The cognitive total contains only Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning. Situational Judgement is a separate 300–900 result. Does UCAT ANZ use negative marking? No. Wrong answers do not deduct marks. Candidates should attempt every question. Can I convert raw marks directly into an official scaled score? No fixed public conversion table can reproduce every official result. Practice platforms can provide estimates, but UCAT applies its scoring process to produce the official scaled scores. Is there a UCAT ANZ pass mark? No universal pass mark applies to every medical or dental program. Each university determines how it uses UCAT results alongside its other selection criteria. What is the difference between a UCAT score and percentile? A scaled score is your numerical UCAT result. A percentile describes how your performance compares with other candidates in a particular testing cohort. Source and review note: Scoring ranges and marking rules were checked against the official UCAT ANZ scoring guidance. UCAT and university admissions policies can change, so confirm current requirements with the official organisations before applying.",
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