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# Life in the UK Test: your questions answered

Short, direct answers on the format, the pass mark, the difficulty and the re-sit rules — with the caveat that anything the Home Office sets can change, so confirm fees and dates on GOV.UK before you book.

- [How many questions are on the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-many-questions/) — Twenty-four multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, drawn from the official study material for new residents.
- [What is the pass mark for the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/pass-mark/) — Eighteen out of twenty-four.
- [How hard is the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-hard-is-it/) — Not intellectually hard.
- [What happens if you fail the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/if-you-fail/) — You can take it again.

## The format in one table

| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 24, multiple choice |
| Time | 45 minutes |
| Pass mark | 18 out of 24 (75%) |
| Where | An approved test centre, on screen |
| Re-sits | Unlimited, after a waiting period, fee each time |
| Booking | GOV.UK only |

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