LNAT scores
What is a good LNAT score?
There is no official pass mark and no single score that guarantees an offer. Section A produces a score out of 42, and each participating university decides how to use it alongside the rest of your application.
Last checked: 29 September 2026
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The LNAT is not pass or fail
The official LNAT FAQ states that there is no pass or fail mark. You receive a Section A result out of 42, and universities refer to that result when processing applications. Section B is separate: the essay is sent to universities but does not change the numerical score.
Why a universal “good score” is misleading
The Consortium also states that there is no fixed weight given to the LNAT. Different universities use the score and essay differently, and admissions decisions also depend on the wider application. Published averages from a particular university or year can provide context, but they are not automatically minimum thresholds.
When you see a precise cut-off quoted online, check whether it comes from the university itself, whether it refers to the correct admissions cycle and whether it is an average, a minimum, or simply someone's estimate.
How should you use practice scores?
Treat independent practice scores as training data, not admissions predictions. Original practice questions are not psychometrically calibrated to the live LNAT, so a 30 on one independent paper does not mean exactly the same thing as a 30 on another.
The more useful signals are whether your accuracy is improving on comparable material, whether you can finish 42 questions within 95 minutes, and whether the same reasoning weaknesses keep appearing in review.
Official sources
LNAT FAQ: pass/fail and results ↗ · Official LNAT results guidance ↗