ESAT Past Paper Questions

The ESAT replaced the NSAA (Natural Science Admissions Test) and ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Test) from the 2024/2025 cycle onwards. As the ESAT is relatively new, past papers are not yet available, and students can use the NSAA and ENGAA papers to prepare.

The ESAT is divided into five modules, each of which comprise 27 Multiple-Choice Questions and should be completed in 40 minutes.

  • Mathematics I (compulsory)

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Mathematics II

Mathematics I is compulsory and candidates are required to choose another two moodules to take. Universities will specify on individual websites on whether specific modules are required. For example, engineering courses typically require you to take Physics and Mathematics II.

ESAT Syllabus & Guides

ESAT Content Specification

ESAT Mathematics I Guide

ESAT Mathematics II Guide

ESAT Biology Guide

ESAT Chemistry Guide

ESAT Physics Guide