What Is the Life in the UK Test Pass Mark?
You need to score 75% to pass the Life in the UK Test, which means 18 correct answers out of 24 questions. You have 45 minutes, and you find out whether you passed on the same day.
- Pass mark
- 18 / 24
- Percentage
- 75%
- Questions
- 24
- Time limit
- 45 min
How the scoring works
- 24 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the official 3rd-edition handbook
- Pass mark: 18 out of 24, which is 75%
- Time limit: 45 minutes, though most people finish in 15 to 20
- Result: shown on screen at the test centre, right after you finish
What happens if you score below 18?
You do not pass, but you can rebook and retake the test as many times as you need. Each attempt costs £50, so the real cost of failing is not just the extra study time. It is another £50 every single time.
Are you ready to score 18 out of 24?
The pass mark sounds forgiving, but the questions cover dates, values, laws and history that are genuinely hard to guess. The only way to know you are ready is to sit a full 24-question mock under real conditions.
Take a free 24-question mock testMost people who fail simply memorised answers without understanding them. Our explanations walk you through why each answer is right, in your own language, so the facts actually stick.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the pass mark the same for citizenship and ILR?
- Yes. The pass mark is 75%, or 18 out of 24, for both British citizenship (naturalisation) and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The test itself is identical for both routes.
- Does the pass mark ever change?
- No. The pass mark has been 75% for years, and there is no announced plan to change it. The number of questions (24) and the time limit (45 minutes) are also fixed.
- How long is a Life in the UK Test pass valid?
- For life. Once you pass, you never have to take the test again, whether you apply for ILR first and citizenship later, or go straight for citizenship.
What to do next
How many questions are on the test?
The full format: 24 questions, 45 minutes, and how the time breaks down.
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You can retake as many times as you need. Here is what each attempt costs.
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