How is the LNAT marked?
Out of 42. Section A gives one mark for each right answer, and none are taken off for wrong ones. LNAT does not score the essay: your universities read it. There is no pass mark.
See what you would score
A free full paper, marked out of 42 the way LNAT marks it. No account needed.
Each section
| Section | What you do | How it is marked |
|---|---|---|
| A | 42 multiple-choice questions on 12 passages, 95 minutes | 1 mark each, out of 42; no marks lost for a wrong answer |
| B | One essay from 3 questions, 40 minutes | Not scored by LNAT; sent to your universities |
What universities do with it
- There is no pass or fail mark and no fixed weight: each university uses the LNAT its own way.
- They read it alongside your grades, your application and personal statement and, at some, an interview.
- The essay may shape interview questions, be compared with your personal statement, or decide between borderline applicants.
- LNAT's advice for the essay: take a position and defend it, clearly and without wasted words.
What scores look like
| 2025-26 | All applicants | Offer holders |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 24.94 | 30.48 |
| UCL | 23 | 30 |
Leave nothing blank
Worked example Four questions left
With a minute to go, Leo has answered 38 questions and has 4 left.
Why this works: Guess all 4. A wrong answer costs nothing, so each guess can only add a mark.
Why the tempting route fails: Leaving them blank to avoid mistakes: blanks and wrong answers both score zero.
Questions people ask
How many marks is the LNAT out of?
42. Each Section A question is worth one mark, and the essay is not scored.
Is there negative marking on the LNAT?
No. LNAT gives a point for each right answer and deducts none for wrong ones.
What is the pass mark for the LNAT?
There is none. Each university decides how to use your score and essay.
How is the LNAT essay marked?
LNAT does not mark it. Your universities download it with your score and read it against their own criteria.