What are the Key Dates for 2025 LNAT (for Autumn 2026 Entry)?

N.B. The following key dates 2025 LNAT dates are projected based on the standard LNAT cycle pattern (e.g., 2024 cycle: 1 September 2024 – 31 July 2025). For the most accurate scheduling, monitor updates on the official LNAT website (lnat.ac.uk) as the 2025 testing window approaches.

Registration and Booking Opens: 1 August 2025

Registration for the LNAT opens, allowing candidates to create an account and book a test slot via the Pearson VUE system. Early booking is recommended to secure your preferred date and test centre.

Deadlines for Registration/Booking:

• Oxford Applicants: 15 September 2025

• Most Other LNAT Universities: 20 January 2026

• Late Applications (Primarily International Applicants): 25 July 2026

Testing Period:

• Oxford: Applicants must sit the LNAT between 1 September 2025 and 15 October 2025 to meet the UCAS deadline.

• Other UK Universities: For universities like UCL, LSE, and Durham, candidates must complete the LNAT between 1 September 2025 and 25 January 2026, though some (e.g., Bristol, Durham) may extend to 31 January 2026—check specific requirements.

• Late Applicants (Primarily International Students): May sit the LNAT between 1 September 2025 and 31 July 2026, but acceptance depends on individual university policies. Many institutions won’t consider results this late, so confirm with your chosen universities.

Results Release:

• Tests Before 20 January 2026: Results emailed to candidates in mid-February 2026 (e.g., 15–20 February).

• Tests After 20 January 2026: Results emailed in mid-August 2026 (e.g., 15–20 August).

• Universities receive scores within 24 hours of your test via Pearson VUE. Candidates receive official results twice a year: tests before 20 January 2026 in mid-February 2026, and tests after 20 January 2026 in mid-August 2026.