Who it is for

You may need to take a university-specific admissions test according to your chosen institution and programme. In fact, some joint degree courses require candidates to take two tests. Since the criteria differ for universities, it is best to check the university’s official website to understand them.

what it is for

Then Cambridge Assessment Admission Tests assess students\' skills and help universities to evaluate their readiness for university-level work, such as language and writing skills, and levels of understanding and knowledge relevant to their course. 

Exam Pattern

We will discuss exam patterns for the two most popular exams conducted by CAAT in detail-

Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA)

The ENGAA exam is conducted by the University of Cambridge to gauge candidates seeking undergraduate engineering admissions. It comprises two sections that evaluate a candidate’s knowledge and ability in Mathematics and Physics. Both sections get 60 minutes each, and the exam lasts for two hours.

• Section 1A: Maths and Physics (20 MCQs)
• Section1 B: Advanced Maths and Advanced Physics (20MCQs)

• Section 2: Advanced Physics (MCQs)

Natural Sciences Admission Assessment (NSAA)

The NSAA exam is another Cambridge exam for candidates looking to get into undergraduate programmes in natural sciences. The time available for each section is 60 minutes and each part has 20 questions. The test has the following parts-

• Section A: Maths and one part from Physics/Chemistry/Biology
• Section B: Physics/Chemistry/Biology

Application fees

Here are the fee details for BMAT and TMUA exams-

Costs for BMAT – October 2023

UK students in financial need can appear for the October admissions tests free of cost at a British Council-authorised test centre in the country. They only have to apply for a test voucher code instead of paying the fees online.

Important Dates

The CAAT 2023 registration and test dates are available on the official website. Here are the key dates, but individual test centres may have earlier deadlines.

Eligibility streams courses

You may need to take a university-specific admissions test according to your chosen institution and programme. In fact, some joint degree courses require candidates to take two tests. Since the criteria differ for universities, it is best to check the university’s official website to understand them.

Practice exam

Students can download free CAAT practice tests to prepare for the exam. These tests are easily available online

Registration Procedure

The registration process for CAAT 2023 includes the following steps-

• Find a test centre- You can check with your school/college exam officer to know whether they are registered to conduct the CAAT exam. If the institution is not registered, it may apply for approval. Alternatively, you can look for a global test centre near your location.
• Once you choose the venue, you must share your details with the Exams Officer and ask them to register you. Details include your personal information, the names of the programmes/universities you are applying to, your UCAS number, and medical evidence if you need modified question papers or access arrangements like extra time.
• After registration, you will get a candidate entry number that serves as registration proof.