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 format
- Sat as
- Computer-based
- Options per question
- 4
Scoring
- Correct answer
- +1
- Wrong answer
- 0
- Blank
- 0
Test structure
| Critical Thinking | 22 Q | 40 min |
| Problem Solving | 22 Q | 40 min |
| Writing task | 1 Q | 40 min |
| Total | 45 Q | 120 min |
Key dates
Account creation, access arrangements and bursaries open
01-06-2026
Test booking opens for October 2026
20-07-2026
Test booking closes for October 2026
28-09-2026
Test Window 1
12-10-2026 to 16-10-2026
Results to candidates
16-11-2026
January 2027 booking opens
26-10-2026
January 2027 Test Window 2
04-01-2027 to 08-01-2027
Results to candidates
08-02-2027
Source: official ministry / exam body publications.
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