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NSAA past papers and solutions: using them for the ESAT

The NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) has been replaced by the ESAT, but its past papers remain valuable practice for ESAT science modules.

How NSAA maps onto the ESAT

NSAA subject	ESAT module
Mathematics	Mathematics 1 (and some Mathematics 2)
Physics	Physics
Chemistry	Chemistry
Biology	Biology

Tips for using NSAA papers

• Practise only the subjects that match the three ESAT modules you will sit.
• Use ESAT timing: 27 questions in 40 minutes per module.
• Check each topic against the current ESAT specification and skip anything outside it.

For current official materials go to esat-tmua.ac.uk.

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Chick Run ESAT has NSAA-style questions written for the ESAT specification across all five modules, with timed mocks, topic practice and worked solutions.

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FAQ

Does the NSAA still exist?

No. The Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) was Cambridge's test for Natural Sciences and related courses. It was replaced by the ESAT, first sat in October 2024.

Are NSAA past papers useful for the ESAT?

Yes. The NSAA's multiple-choice maths, physics, chemistry and biology questions are close to the ESAT modules in content and style, so they make good extra practice.

What changed from the NSAA to the ESAT?

The ESAT has five separate 40-minute modules of 27 questions each, and candidates take three of them. That means more questions and a faster pace than the NSAA sections.

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