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ENGAA past papers and solutions: using them for the ESAT

The ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Assessment) was Cambridge's engineering entrance test until it was replaced by the ESAT. Its past papers are still one of the best sources of extra practice.

How ENGAA maps onto the ESAT

ENGAA content	Closest ESAT module
Basic maths	Mathematics 1
Advanced maths	Mathematics 2
Physics and advanced physics	Physics

Using ENGAA papers and solutions well

• Time yourself at ESAT pace, about 1.5 minutes per question, not the old ENGAA timing.
• Skip off-specification questions. Check topics against the current ESAT specification.
• Read solutions only after a second attempt. The aim is to learn the quick method.

Official ENGAA papers and answer keys were published by Cambridge; current ESAT materials are on esat-tmua.ac.uk.

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FAQ

Does the ENGAA still exist?

No. The Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA) was Cambridge's test for engineering. It was replaced by the ESAT, which was first sat in October 2024.

Are ENGAA past papers useful for the ESAT?

Yes. Cambridge Engineering applicants now sit ESAT Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics, and the ENGAA covered very similar maths and physics in a multiple-choice format. They are good extra practice.

What is different between the ENGAA and the ESAT?

The ESAT is split into 40-minute modules of 27 questions each, so the pace per question is faster than in the ENGAA. Content follows the ESAT specification, so check that each ENGAA question is within it.

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