Free TARA practice test · no account needed
Free TARA practice test
The reasoning test for Oxford PPE, Economics and Management, and UCL courses.
The TARA has three 40-minute modules: Critical Thinking (22 multiple-choice questions), Problem Solving (22 multiple-choice questions) and a Writing Task (one essay from a choice of three, up to 750 words). No calculator or dictionary is allowed.
This practice test covers all three. The two multiple-choice modules are marked with worked solutions; the essay module gives you three original prompts, a timer, a word count and notes on what a strong answer does.
- Questions
- 44
- Total time
- 120 min
- Sections
- 3
- Calculator
- Not allowed
The TARA practice sections
- TARA Critical Thinking22 questions · 40 minutes22 short arguments: find the conclusion, the assumption, the flaw, and what strengthens or weakens the reasoning.Main conclusionAssumptionsFlawsStrengthen and weakenInferenceParallel reasoning
- TARA Problem Solving22 questions · 40 minutes22 numerical and logical problems: timetables, costs, combinations, data tables and spatial reasoning.Selecting relevant informationFinding a methodData tablesSpatial reasoningCombinations and scheduling
- TARA Writing TaskChoose 1 of 3 questions · 40 minutesChoose one of three essay questions and write up to 750 words in 40 minutes.Taking a clear positionWeighing the strongest objectionUsing concrete examplesWriting a conclusion
How to use this practice test
- Sit each section with the timer on, in one go, without notes or a calculator.
- Submit to see how many you got right and which topics cost you marks.
- Read the worked solution for every question you missed — and for any you got right by guessing.
- Redo the missed questions a few days later without looking at the solutions.
- Finish with all sections back to back to practise your stamina and pacing.
How the real TARA is scored
In the real TARA, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving are each scored from 1 to 9 to one decimal place. The Writing Task is not scored by UAT-UK; your essay goes to the universities. This practice test shows how many questions you got right.
Format checked on UAT-UK: TARA on 1 October 2026. Always confirm dates and rules with UAT-UK before you book.
TARA guides
- TMUA, ESAT and TARA Dates 2026–27: Deadlines and FeesUAT-UK tests run 12–16 October 2026 and 4–8 January 2027. January booking opens 26 October and closes 21 December 2026. Each test costs £78 or £133.
- TMUA vs ESAT vs TARA: Which UAT-UK Test Do You Need?TMUA is for maths, computer science and economics, ESAT for engineering and science, TARA for some Oxford and UCL courses. Compare formats, fees and users.
- UK Admissions Tests for International Students: TMUA, ESATOutside the UK, the TMUA, ESAT and TARA cost £133 at a Pearson VUE centre. Dates, China and Hong Kong test days, booking tips, plus LNAT and UCAT fees.
- Oxford and Cambridge Admissions Tests 2027: Course ListEvery Oxford and Cambridge course and its 2027-entry admissions test: TMUA, ESAT modules, TARA, LNAT, UCAT, a college assessment, or no test at all.
Questions about this practice test
Are these official TARA questions?
No. Every question is original, written by Keiko Study to match the official TARA format, timing and syllabus. Official past and specimen papers are published by UAT-UK; use them as well.
Is this TARA practice test free?
Yes. Every section, the timer, your score and every worked solution are free, and you don't need an account.
How long does the full TARA practice test take?
The sections add up to 120 minutes, the same as the real test. You can sit them back to back or one at a time.
Does my practice score convert to an official score?
In the real TARA, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving are each scored from 1 to 9 to one decimal place. The Writing Task is not scored by UAT-UK; your essay goes to the universities. This practice test shows how many questions you got right.