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Modules: Maths 1, Maths 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Per module: 27 questions · 40 min
Format: Multiple choice, computer-based
Score scale: 1.0–9.0

What is the Engineering and Science Admissions Test?

The ESAT is a computer-based admissions test for science and engineering courses, including at Cambridge and Imperial. Speed matters: you need fast, accurate maths and science without a calculator. Notenix mocks train exactly that.

ESAT format

You sit the modules your course requires; check your university's course page.
Each module is 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes.
No calculator: arithmetic and estimation speed are part of the test.
Each module is reported on a 1.0–9.0 scale.

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Free ESAT practice questions

Answer each question and check it instantly. Worked solutions included.

What is the sum of the roots of $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$ ?

A car accelerates uniformly from rest to $20\ \text{m s}^{-1}$ in $5\ \text{s}$ . How far does it travel in this time?

How many moles are there in $8.0\ \text{g}$ of methane, $\text{CH}_4$ ? ( $A_r$ : C = 12, H = 1)

What is the value of $\log_2 8 + \log_2 4$ ?

A $6\ \Omega$ resistor and a $3\ \Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel. What is their combined resistance?

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ESAT practice: frequently asked questions

Which universities use the ESAT?+

The ESAT is used for a range of science and engineering courses, including at the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. Always check the course page for the modules you need.

Is a calculator allowed in the ESAT?+

No. That is why our ESAT mocks are written to be solved by hand, with quick arithmetic and estimation.

Are these real ESAT past papers?+

No. All Notenix ESAT questions are original and written by our tutors to match the style and difficulty of the test.

Can a tutor review my ESAT mock?+

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