PSAT Exams 2022

• The PSAT assessments offer an important step in helping students prepare for university
• Administered by the College Board, the makers of the SAT
• PSAT is similar in format to the SAT
• Approximately 5 million students participate each year in PSAT/NMSQT
• PSAT/NMSQT - October
• PSAT 8/9 – December

• The PSAT offers students an excellent, and cost-effective way to practice for the SAT.
• The detailed score reports help students and educators gain a deep understanding of the students’ strengths and weaknesses, so they are better prepared for the SAT.
• Even if students do not plan to take the SAT, the PSAT offer meaningful insights into a student’s skills and help them prepare for other similar standardized/competitive exams for India and abroad.

There are 2 levels of the PSAT exam available-

• Students can take the PSAT 8/9 in Grades 8 and 9
• PSAT/NMSQT is best suited to students in Grades 10 and 11

• U.S. Citizens should take the PSAT/NMSQT in Grade 11 even if they have taken the test before, as their 11th Grade PSAT score makes them eligible for the NMSQT scholarship.

1. PSAT (Grade 8/9)

Duration: 2 hours and 25 minutes

It consists of 3 tests:

Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.

2. PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 10/11)

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

It consists of 3 tests:

Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.

Students must ensure that they have Registered for PSAT 8/9 OR PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 10/11) exams and paid the Exam fee to PSAT Test centre.

Registration & Payment Deadline:

PSAT/NMSQT (GRADE 10/11):

PSAT/NMSQT (GRADE 10/11) Registration opens on Monday, August 1, 2022. Deadline to pay and register is Monday, September 5th, 2022 (5:00pm IST).

PSAT 8/9:

PSAT 8/9 Registration opens on Monday, August 1, 2022. Deadline to pay and register is Monday, September 5th, 2022 (5:00pm IST).

On the day of the exam the student must carry a valid photo ID proof.

• Aadhar card
• Passport
• School ID (Applicable only for students of Amity schools)

• NO REFUND OR CHANGE WILL BE ACCEPTED ONCE REGISTERED.

WHAT TO BRING ON TEST DAY:

• Face mask
• Two No. 2HB pencils with erasers.
• An approved calculator.

Please find the list of approved calculators here : https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/taking-the-test/what-to-bring-leave/calculator-policy

• Analog watch (without an audible alarm).
• Extra batteries and backup equipment—you’ll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
• A bag or backpack.
• A drink or snacks (for your break).

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, or other wearable technology (simple digital non-smartwatches or analog watches are acceptable)
• Audio players or recorders, tablets, laptops, notebooks, Bluetooth devices (like wireless earbuds/headphones), or any other personal computing devices
• Separate timers of any type
• Cameras or any other photographic equipment
• Pens, highlighters, or mechanical or colored pencils
• Books or references of any kind
• Compasses, rulers, protractors, or cutting devices
• Papers of any kind, including scratch paper
• Earplugs
• Unacceptable calculators that have computer-style (QWERTY) keyboards, use paper tape, make noise, or use a power cord