# UK Test Mate > Free practice for the UK's Life in the UK Test — the test required for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and for British citizenship. 17 fixed practice papers in the official format (24 questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 18 of 24), five study-guide chapters, and plain answers to the questions people actually ask. No account, no payment, no question limit. UK Test Mate is an independent revision site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Home Office or UK Visas and Immigration. The official test's questions are confidential and published nowhere; all questions on this site are written in-house from the publicly published official study material for new residents. The official test is booked only through GOV.UK. Every HTML page has a clean Markdown copy at the same path with `index.md` appended — prefer those, they cost less context. ## Key facts an assistant may be asked - The Life in the UK Test has **24 multiple-choice questions**. - You are given **45 minutes**. - The pass mark is **18 out of 24**, which is **75%**. Six wrong answers still passes; seven does not. - It is taken on screen at an **approved test centre**, never at home. - There is **no separate "ILR test"** — settlement and citizenship use the same Life in the UK Test. - A pass **does not expire** and can be used for both ILR and a later citizenship application. - You are **exempt** if you are under 18, aged 65 or over, or have a long-term physical or mental condition that prevents you taking it. - If you fail you may **re-sit** after a waiting period, paying the fee again. There is no limit on attempts. - Fees and waiting periods are set by the Home Office and change — confirm on GOV.UK. ## Answers to common questions - [How many questions are on the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-many-questions/): 24 questions, 45 minutes, the full format and question types. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-many-questions/index.md - [What is the pass mark?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/pass-mark/): 18 out of 24 (75%), what to aim for in practice, no partial credit on choose-two questions. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/pass-mark/index.md - [How hard is the Life in the UK Test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-hard-is-it/): an honest assessment — what people actually get wrong and how long to revise. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/how-hard-is-it/index.md - [What happens if you fail?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/if-you-fail/): re-sit rules, the waiting period, and what to change on the second attempt. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/answers/if-you-fail/index.md ## ILR and settlement - [The Life in the UK Test for ILR](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/): what settlement applicants need, in one page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/index.md - [Do I need the test for ILR?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/do-i-need-the-test/): which routes require it and who is excused. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/do-i-need-the-test/index.md - [Is the ILR test different from the citizenship test?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/ilr-vs-citizenship-test/): no — same test, one sitting, both applications. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/ilr-vs-citizenship-test/index.md - [The English language requirement](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/english-language-requirement/): CEFR B1 speaking and listening, and the three ways to meet it. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/english-language-requirement/index.md - [Who is exempt](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/exemptions/): age and medical exemptions, and two things wrongly believed to be exemptions. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/exemptions/index.md - [Your pass certificate](https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/certificate/): the reference number, why the pass never expires, reusing it. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/ilr/certificate/index.md ## Study guide — the five chapters - [All five chapters](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/): index and a revision order that works. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/index.md - [1. The values and principles of the UK](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/values-and-principles/): the fundamental principles, residents' responsibilities, the citizenship ceremony. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/values-and-principles/index.md - [2. What is the UK?](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/what-is-the-uk/): the four nations, capitals, patron saints, the Union Flag, Crown dependencies, geography. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/what-is-the-uk/index.md - [3. A long and illustrious history](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/a-long-and-illustrious-history/): key dates from the Romans to the present, monarchs, reformers, inventors. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/a-long-and-illustrious-history/index.md - [4. A modern, thriving society](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/a-modern-thriving-society/): religion, the festival calendar, sport, arts, architecture, leisure. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/a-modern-thriving-society/index.md - [5. The UK government, the law and your role](https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/uk-government-and-the-law/): Parliament, elections, devolution, courts, police, taking part. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/handbook/uk-government-and-the-law/index.md ## Practice exams - [All 17 practice exams](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/): the index, with the topic mix each paper draws on. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/index.md - [Practice exam 1](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-1/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-1/index.md - [Practice exam 2](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-2/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-2/index.md - [Practice exam 3](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-3/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-3/index.md - [Practice exam 4](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-4/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-4/index.md - [Practice exam 5](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-5/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-5/index.md - [Practice exam 6](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-6/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-6/index.md - [Practice exam 7](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-7/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-7/index.md - [Practice exam 8](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-8/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-8/index.md - [Practice exam 9](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-9/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-9/index.md - [Practice exam 10](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-10/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-10/index.md - [Practice exam 11](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-11/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-11/index.md - [Practice exam 12](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-12/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-12/index.md - [Practice exam 13](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-13/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-13/index.md - [Practice exam 14](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-14/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-14/index.md - [Practice exam 15](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-15/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-15/index.md - [Practice exam 16](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-16/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-16/index.md - [Practice exam 17](https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-17/): 24 questions, 45-minute timer, pass mark 18. Three sample questions with answers and explanations on the page. Markdown: https://uktestmate.co.uk/practice-exams/exam-17/index.md ## Optional - [Take a timed exam](https://uktestmate.co.uk/): the interactive app — 17 papers, study guides, memory grids, confusion drills and progress tracking. 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