LNAT Score Calculator 2026: Calculate Your LNAT Score (0-42)
Calculate your LNAT score instantly with our comprehensive calculator. The LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) Section A consists of 42 multiple-choice questions. Enter the number of questions you answered correctly below to see your LNAT score and percentile ranking.
LNAT Score Calculator
Enter the number of questions you answered correctly in Section A (Multiple Choice). Section B (Essay) is marked separately and not included in this calculator.
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LNAT Score Interpretation Guide 2026
What is a Good LNAT Score?
LNAT scores range from 0 to 42. Here's what different score ranges mean:
- 35-42 - Exceptional (Top 5%) - Highly competitive for Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE
- 30-34 - Excellent (Top 10-15%) - Very competitive for all LNAT universities
- 25-29 - Good (Top 25-40%) - Competitive for most LNAT universities
- 20-24 - Average (Around 50th percentile) - Acceptable for many universities
- Below 20 - Below average - May limit options at competitive universities
Score Ranges by Performance Level
🏆 Exceptional (35-42): Top 5% - Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, King's College London
⭐ Excellent (30-34): Top 10-15% - Very competitive for all LNAT universities
✅ Good (25-29): Top 25-40% - Competitive for most LNAT universities
📊 Average (20-24): Around 50th percentile - Acceptable for many programs
📉 Below Average (Below 20): May limit options at competitive universities
LNAT Universities and Typical Score Requirements
- University of Oxford - Typically 29+ (no official cut-off)
- University of Cambridge - Does not use LNAT (uses CLT instead)
- UCL (University College London) - Typically 27+ competitive
- LSE (London School of Economics) - No official threshold, but 28+ competitive
- King's College London - Typically 25+ competitive
- Durham University - Typically 23+ competitive
- University of Bristol - Typically 22+ competitive
- University of Glasgow - Typically 20+ competitive
- University of Nottingham - Typically 20+ competitive
LNAT Score Percentile Rankings
Estimated percentile rankings based on recent LNAT test data:
| LNAT Score | Percentage | Estimated Percentile | Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-42 | 95-100% | Top 1-2% | Exceptional |
| 37-39 | 88-93% | Top 3-5% | Exceptional |
| 34-36 | 81-86% | Top 5-10% | Excellent |
| 31-33 | 74-79% | Top 10-15% | Excellent |
| 28-30 | 67-71% | Top 15-25% | Very Good |
| 25-27 | 60-64% | Top 25-40% | Good |
| 22-24 | 52-57% | Around 50th | Average |
| 19-21 | 45-50% | Below 50th | Below Average |
| 16-18 | 38-43% | Bottom 40% | Low |
| Below 16 | Below 38% | Bottom 30% | Very Low |
About the LNAT
Test Structure
The LNAT consists of two sections:
- Section A (Multiple Choice): 42 questions based on 12 passages (95 minutes)
- Section B (Essay): One essay from a choice of three topics (40 minutes)
Scoring
- Section A is scored out of 42 (one point per correct answer)
- No negative marking for incorrect answers
- Section B is marked separately by universities (not included in the 0-42 score)
- Universities receive both your Section A score and Section B essay
When to Take the LNAT
The LNAT testing window typically runs from August to January for entry in the following academic year. Check individual university deadlines as they vary.