how long is psat

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The PSAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long of testing time, divided into two main sections: Reading and Writing (64 minutes) and Math (70 minutes), with a total of 98 questions. Additionally, there is a 10-minute break between the two sections, making the overall testing experience slightly longer than 2 hours and 14 minutes.

PSAT Timing Breakdown

  • Reading and Writing: 64 minutes (54 questions)
  • Math: 70 minutes (44 questions)
  • Break: 10 minutes between sections
  • Total test duration (including break): About 2 hours and 24 minutes

The PSAT is a digital adaptive test with each section divided into two modules, each timed separately.