PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

PSAT 11 · 98 Q in 2h 14m · Same Bluebook adaptive format as digital SAT but shorter. Qualifies top scorers for the Merit Scholarship.

Intermediate United States School & Pre-University 98 questions 134 min 50 distinct variants
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PSAT/NMSQT exam at a glance

98
Questions
134
Minutes total
2
Sections
50
Variants

PSAT/NMSQT section breakdown

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the PSAT/NMSQT exam pattern?
PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test contains 98 questions across 2 sections: Reading & Writing — 2 Modules (54 Q), Math — 2 Modules (44 Q). Total duration is 134 minutes.
Does PSAT/NMSQT have negative marking?
No — PSAT/NMSQT has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
How is PSAT/NMSQT scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 1520. PSAT (320-1520).
How can I practise PSAT/NMSQT for free?
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What is the difficulty level of PSAT/NMSQT?
PSAT/NMSQT is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. PSAT 11 · 98 Q in 2h 14m · Same Bluebook adaptive format as digital SAT but shorter. Qualifies top scorers for the Merit Scholarship.

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