NSAA past papers
Welcome to our NSAA Past Paper Bank with NSAA Past Paper Compilations for NSAA Section 1 and 2 along with detailed explanations and worked solutions. During your preparation for NSAA 2023, it is very important to do all of the NSAA past papers and NSAA questions available online. Once you've finished a NSAA past paper, remember to spend time thoroughly going through the answers for the NSAA past paper and learning from any mistakes you've made! NSAA questions can be tricky, and you may find it useful to get help from one of our NSAA tutors who can focus on your technique and help you ace the NSAA! Visit Oxbridge Mind for specialist support: https://oxbridgemind.co.uk/test-tuition/nsaa-tutors/
NSAA Section 1 Past Papers
- 1 | NSAA Section 1 2020
- 2 | NSAA Section 1 2019
- 3 | NSAA Section 1 2018
- 4 | NSAA Section 1 2017
- 5 | NSAA Section 1 2016
NSAA Section 2 Past Papers
- 1 | NSAA Section 2 2020
- 2 | NSAA Section 2 2019
- 3 | NSAA Section 2 2018
- 4 | NSAA Section 2 2017
- 5 | NSAA Section 2 2016
NSAA Sample Questions and Answers
- 1 | Section 1 Specimen
- 2 | Section 2 Specimen
NSAA Past Papers By Topics - Physics
- 1 | NSAA Past Papers - Mechanics
- 2 | NSAA Past Papers - Electricity
- 3 | NSAA Past Papers - Electric circuits
- 4 | NSAA Past Papers - Waves
- 5 | NSAA Past Papers - Thermal physics
- 6 | NSAA Past Papers - Radioactivity
- 7 | NSAA Past Papers - Motion and energy
NSAA Past Papers By Topics - Math
- 1 | NSAA Past Papers - Statistics
- 2 | NSAA Past Papers - Probability
- 3 | NSAA Past Papers - Number
- 4 | NSAA Past Papers - Measures
- 5 | NSAA Past Papers - Geometry
- 6 | NSAA Past Papers - Algebra
NSAA Past Papers By Topics - Chemistry
- 1 | NSAA Past Papers -Electrolysis
- 2 | NSAA Past Papers -Acids, bases and salts
- 3 | NSAA Past Papers - Separation techniques
- 4 | NSAA Past Papers - Redox Questions
- 5 | NSAA Past Papers - Rates of reaction
- 6 | NSAA Past Papers - Quantitative chemistry
- 7 | NSAA Past Papers - Oxidation, reduction and redox
- 8 | NSAA Past Papers - Organic chemistry
- 9 | NSAA Past Papers - Group chemistry
- 10 | NSAA Past Papers - Formulae, equations and amount of substance
- 11 | NSAA Past Papers - Energetics
- 12 | NSAA Past Papers - Chemical reactions and equations
- 13 | NSAA Past Papers - Bonding and structure
- 14 | NSAA Past Papers - Atomic Structure
- 15 | NSAA Past Papers - The periodic table
- 16 | NSAA Past Papers - Chemical bonding, structure and properties
NSAA Past Papers By Topics - Biology
- 1 | NSAA Past Papers -Gene technologies
- 2 | NSAA Past Papers -Enzymes
- 3 | NSAA Past Papers -Environment
- 4 | NSAA Past Papers -DNA
- 5 | NSAA Past Papers -Cell division and sex determination
- 6 | NSAA Past Papers -Animal physiology
- 7 | NSAA Past Papers - Variation
- 8 | NSAA Past Papers - Plant physiology
- 9 | NSAA Past Papers - Movement across membranes
- 10 | NSAA Past Papers - Exchange and transport
- 11 | NSAA Past Papers - Cells
- 12 | NSAA Past Papers - Biodiversity
- 13 | NSAA Past Papers - Inheritance
- 14 | NSAA Past Papers - Biological molecules
NSAA Past Papers By Topics - Advanced physics and Maths
- 1 | NSAA Past Papers -Trigonometry
- 2 | NSAA Past Papers -Sequences and series
- 3 | NSAA Past Papers -Newton's laws
- 4 | NSAA Past Papers -Differentiation
- 5 | NSAA Past Papers - Momentum
- 6 | NSAA Past Papers - Integration
- 7 | NSAA Past Papers - Graphs of functions
- 8 | NSAA Past Papers - Forces and eqiilibrium
- 9 | NSAA Past Papers - Exponentials and logarithms
- 10 | NSAA Past Papers - Co-ordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane
- 11 | NSAA Past Papers - Algebra and functions
- 12 | NSAA Past Papers - Kinematics
- 13 | NSAA Past Papers - Energy
FREE NSAA Worked Solutions
- Free Section 1 questions
- complete with answers
1-to-1 lessons tailored to NSAA past papers
What is the NSAA
The NSAA or the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment is an admissions exam used by the University of Cambridge in their undergraduate admission process to the Natural Sciences Tripos.
What is the NSAA syllabus?
The NSAA has two sections. Section 1 is 60 minutes long and consists of two parts of 20 multiple choice questions. All candidates must sit Part A (Maths) plus one additional Part from Chemistry, Biology or Advanced Maths/Physics. Section 2 is 60 minutes long and consists of 20 questions multiple choice questions. Candidates should only answer one part in Section 2.
How do I prepare for the NSAA?
The University of Cambridge provides official past papers and specimen papers for both sections of the NSAA. You can find them compiled right here on our website! NSAA answer keys and some explained solutions are provided for all papers. We recommend working through them under exam conditions and then combing through the rationales to find your strengths and weaknesses.
Is the NSAA difficult?
The NSAA can be a tricky exam, but Study Mind's experienced NSAA tutors will support you every step of the way and there are plenty of resources available online to help you ace the exam as well!
Where do I find the NSAA past papers?
This NSAA Past Paper Question Bank page contains all of the NSAA questions and answers that are currently available online!