TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions)
The TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) is a subject-independent, computer-based test of academic reasoning skills used for admissions to a range of degree courses, including at the University of Cambridg…
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What you'll get access to
Exam date
Sessione annuale (in genere in autunno), erogato al computer presso centri Pearson VUE; date e iscrizioni sul sito UAT-UK (esat-tmua.ac.uk)
Scoring
- Correct answer
- +1
- Wrong answer
- 0
- Blank
- 0
Test structure
| Academic Reasoning | 1 Q | 80 min |
| Total | 1 Q | 80 min |
Key dates
Applications for Bursaries and Access Arrangements Open
01-10-2025
Test Booking Opens
27-10-2025
Application Deadline for Candidates Requesting Access Arrangements
01-12-2025
Test Booking Deadline
19-12-2025
Test Sitting 2
12-01-2026
Test Sitting 2
13-01-2026
Release of results to candidates
11-02-2026
Source: official ministry / exam body publications.
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