UCAT Complete Guidance Course  ·  Sarthak Mehta

Strategy-first UCAT preparation, built from the inside out.

A structured UCAT programme built on 5 years of dedicated teaching and an in-depth personal study of every major preparation system — so you go into the exam with one locked-in strategy per question type, not a drawer full of conflicting approaches.

180+
students prepared across Australia
5 yrs
dedicated UCAT teaching experience
20
question types covered in full

Insider knowledge, not just more questions.

Most students preparing for the UCAT make the same mistake — drilling more questions without a consistent strategy. Here's what five years of student feedback, and sitting the exam process myself, actually shows about how to prepare effectively.

99.95 ATAR · 12 medical school offers
Offers from universities across Australia including UNSW and University of Queensland. Chancellor's Award of Excellence, 2022.
Final-year medical student
5 years of dedicated UCAT tutoring, 36+ hours of structured content, students prepared nationwide.
9 UCAT courses completed personally
Deep comparative knowledge of every major strategy system — so I can tell you which approaches actually work and which create hesitation under pressure.
Real-time student feedback on this year's exam
I collect structured feedback from students who have just sat — so preparation strategy stays current, not based on outdated question banks.
What students who sat this year's UCAT reported
VR Most passages were 3–4 paragraphs with author/conclusion-type questions. Some question banks use longer passages that don't reflect real exam structure — don't over-prepare for those.
DM Logical puzzles were less straightforward than official banks. Syllogisms required strong pattern recognition across All/Some/None combinations — vague statements, not clean-cut ones.
QR Higher frequency of mean/median/mode and percentage questions. Efficient skipping on calculation-heavy questions was the key differentiator — don't burn time on QR outliers.
SJT Notably manageable for students with a clear grasp of primary and secondary ethical values. Framework understanding beat memorisation every time.
KEY The biggest mistake: treating more questions as better preparation. Without a locked-in, consistent strategy, scores fluctuate wildly. Strategy first, volume second.

Everything included in the course.

A comprehensive, structured preparation system — not a collection of resources. Every element is designed to build accuracy first, then speed.

All 20 question types covered
Complete dissection of every UCAT question type across VR, DM, QR and SJT — strategy, worked examples, and the traps most students fall into.
1.5 hours of live teaching per week
Each session split into strategy dissection and personalised practice — not passive lecture, but active strategy-building tailored to your patterns.
Guided practice + strategy personalisation
1 hour of structured homework per week. Not just drilling questions — guided practice with strategy modification based on your individual weak points.
Access to 4,000+ practice questions
A bank of over 4,000 questions to build fluency and test strategy under realistic conditions across all four subtests.
3 full mock tests
Three timed, full-length mock exams to simulate real UCAT conditions, track your score progression, and identify remaining gaps before exam day.
All lesson recordings provided
Every session is recorded and made available so you can revisit any strategy, re-watch worked examples, and review at your own pace between sessions.
Consistent review sessions post-course
Free review sessions continue after the course concludes — ongoing progress monitoring and strategy refinement right up to your exam date.
Progress tests at Week 10 & Week 16
Structured mid-course and late-course progress tests to assess strategy retention, identify remaining gaps, and recalibrate preparation before mock test phases.
Pre-lesson progress test
A short test before each lesson ensures every session starts from where you actually are — not where the syllabus assumes you should be.

Structure that builds real competence.

Every lesson follows a two-part format designed to take you from understanding a strategy to executing it under exam conditions.

Weekly commitment
2.5 hrs
per week total — 1.5hr lesson + 1hr homework
  • 1.5-hour live session weekly
  • 1 hour of structured homework
  • Pre-lesson progress test each week
  • All 20 question types, in sequence
  • Personalised strategy adjustment each week
  • Structured progress tests at Week 10 & Week 16
  • Lesson recording provided after each session
First half of every lesson

Strategy Dissection

Deep breakdown of the strategy and key information for each question type. Not tips — a complete, reproducible approach you can lock in and execute consistently under time pressure. Live examples worked through in real time.

Second half of every lesson

Personalised Practice

Guided practice using the strategy just covered, with real-time observation and feedback. Where your approach diverges from the optimal path, we modify it to suit your individual reasoning style — not a one-size-fits-all template.

Before you commit

Free Diagnostic Consultation

The diagnostic consultation is free for both students and parents. A live strategy example is worked through in real time — then students attempt the same question type themselves. Parents and students both see the accuracy and speed difference immediately, before deciding anything.

From diagnostic to exam day.

A structured pathway — not an open-ended subscription you're left to navigate alone.

Free diagnostic consultation

A live strategy demonstration where students and parents see a real question type worked through — then attempt it themselves to experience the accuracy and speed difference firsthand. No commitment needed.

Structured preparation

Weekly 1.5-hour sessions covering all 20 question types with pre-lesson tests, guided homework, and personalised strategy modification throughout.

Mock tests + refinement

Three full-length timed mocks to track score progression and sharpen strategy under real exam conditions. Recordings available to review any session.

Post-course review

Consistent review sessions continue after the course ends — monitoring progress and refining strategy right through to your exam date. Progress tests at Week 10 and Week 16 track where you stand throughout.

What past students say.

Students from high schools and university senior colleges across Australia — and their parents.

★★★★★

"With the strategies I was able to boost my UCAT from 64th percentile last year to 94th and secure my admission to UNSW Medicine. Sarthak goes beyond the lessons to help with the full application."

Tanvi
64th → 94th percentile · UNSW Medicine offer
★★★★★

"I obtained a UCAT score of 2430 (96th percentile) that I can't be more happy with. Sarthak provided lots of tips and strategies that made me much more confident tackling each question type with high efficiency."

Josh
2430 · 96th percentile
★★★★★

"I was able to achieve 99th percentile. Sarthak is incredibly flexible in tailoring strategies to individual needs, and very reliable in answering questions or concerns throughout the studying period."

Madeleine
99th percentile UCAT
★★★★★

"Sarthak helped me achieve a 2400 score. His VR, DM, and QR techniques are very helpful — he has broken each section down in such detail that they become far easier to learn and master."

Abhi
2400 · University Senior College
★★★★★

"He tailored the lessons to check the student's weaknesses, gaps in concepts and understanding, and taught specific strategies to ensure they get questions right. His pro-activeness and guidance is exceptional."

Patricia (Parent)
Glenunga International High School
★★★★★

"Sarthak explains things very clearly while providing tips and strategies that most other tutors don't offer. An extremely patient, knowledgeable, and understanding person — I strongly recommend him."

Marcus (Parent)
Pembroke School
★★★★★

"Has a vast knowledge about each section of the exam and provided clear strategies making a real impact on my learning and skills, making me feel much more confident."

James
Norwood Morialta High School
★★★★★

"I highly recommend Sarthak as a UCAT tutor for anyone looking to perform well. His structured approach made all the difference — the strategies are genuinely what separate this from other courses."

Student
Year 12 · Norwood Morialta
Recent Workshop — June 2026
UCAT Strategy Workshop — Adelaide
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Start with a free diagnostic consultation.

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See the difference before you decide.

The diagnostic consultation is completely free for both students and parents. A live strategy example is demonstrated in real time — then the student attempts the same question type themselves. You'll see the accuracy and speed difference firsthand. No obligation, no pressure. If it isn't the right fit, you still leave with genuinely useful strategies.

Frequently asked.

Any student planning to sit the UCAT — whether you're in Year 11, Year 12, or a university student applying to graduate medicine. The programme starts from the foundations and scales to advanced strategy. Students at all starting levels have benefited, from complete beginners to those who have already attempted practice questions.

No. The course is built to take you from zero — covering all 20 question types systematically, beginning with accuracy before building to speed. That said, if you have already started, the pre-lesson test and personalised strategy modification ensure the programme adapts to where you actually are.

Sessions run online, which means students from anywhere in Australia can participate. Lesson recordings are provided after every session so you can revisit any strategy or worked example at any time.

The structured programme covers all 20 question types with weekly sessions, followed by mock test phases and then free post-course review sessions that continue until your exam date. The total timeline is aligned to when you're sitting the UCAT — we plan backwards from your exam window.

More questions without a consistent strategy produces fluctuating scores — 60% one mock, 40% the next — because you're approaching the same question type differently each time. This course builds one locked-in approach per question type, personalised to how you specifically reason, so performance becomes consistent rather than variable.

Book your free diagnostic consultation.

A live strategy demonstration for students and parents — see real-time accuracy and speed improvement before committing to anything.

Email to book — sarthak.ucat@gmail.com
0468 423 459
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