LNAT results are not provided immediately upon completing the exam. For the 2026/2027 testing cycle, candidates who take their test on or before the late January UCAS deadline will receive their results via email in mid-February. Candidates who take the test after late January will receive their results in mid-August.
Understanding the Results Timeline
A common point of anxiety for applicants is the significant delay between sitting the exam and finding out their score. This delay exists because the LNAT consortium must process the data, calculate the global averages, and securely transmit the scores directly to the universities before candidates are informed.
The Two Results Delivery Windows
The date you receive your score depends entirely on when you sat the exam during the testing cycle (which runs from September 1 to July 31).
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Mid-February Delivery: If you take the LNAT between September 1 and the late January UCAS deadline, you will receive your results by mid-February. This cohort includes all Oxford applicants (who must test by mid-October) and the vast majority of UK university applicants.
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Mid-August Delivery: If you take the LNAT after the late January deadline (typically international applicants applying to non-UK schools like JGLS or SUSS), you will receive your results by mid-August.
| Test Date | Universities Receive Score | You Receive Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 1 – Late Jan | Within 24-48 hours of testing | Mid-February |
| Late Jan – July 31 | Within 24-48 hours of testing | Mid-August |
How Universities Get Your Score
While you have to wait months to find out how you did, your chosen universities receive your score almost immediately.
When you complete the LNAT at a Pearson VUE test centre, your Section A raw score and your Section B essay are securely transmitted to the LNAT consortium. The consortium then forwards these directly to the universities you listed on your UCAS application.
This means that an admissions tutor at Oxford or UCL will likely be reading your essay and reviewing your score within days of you taking the test, long before you receive your mid-February email. You can find more context on LNAT scores explained.
Preparation is the Only Antidote to the Wait
Because top schools filter hard on the aptitude score, and because you will not know your score until after you have submitted your UCAS application, you must be hitting your target averages weeks before the exam date.
You cannot rely on taking the test and “seeing how you do.” Sustained mock practice makes your readiness measurable before you sit the exam. The reliable lever for confidence is high-volume, timed, digital practice. LawMint offers the most comprehensive LNAT preparation resource anywhere, providing 200 full-length LNAT practice tests. At £50 for the full pack, you can track your scoring trajectory in real-time, entering the Pearson VUE centre knowing exactly what your average performance looks like. Check the LNAT practice tests for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I receive my results?
Your results will be sent to the email address you registered with on your Pearson VUE account. It is critical that this email is accurate and actively monitored. See how is the LNAT scored and calculated to understand what that email will contain.
Can I request my results early?
No. The LNAT consortium does not release results to candidates prior to the official delivery dates in February and August, regardless of extenuating circumstances.
What if I don’t get the email?
If mid-February or mid-August passes and you have not received an email, first check your spam or junk folders. If it is still missing, you must log into your Pearson VUE account to verify your email address and contact LNAT customer service. Read our LNAT statistics average scores 2026 to see how your score compares once you get it.