Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
R&W (54) + Math (44) = 98 Q. Score 320-1520.
Foundation
United States
School & Pre-University
98 questions
134 min
50 distinct variants
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PSAT/NMSQT exam at a glance
PSAT/NMSQT section breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PSAT/NMSQT exam pattern?
- Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test contains 98 questions across 2 sections: Reading & Writing (54 Q), Math (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: 320 to 1520. PSAT (320-1520).
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- What is the difficulty level of PSAT/NMSQT?
- PSAT/NMSQT is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. R&W (54) + Math (44) = 98 Q. Score 320-1520.
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