The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections:
Two 25-minute critical reading sections
Two 25-minute math sections
One 30-minute writing skills section
The whole test requires two hours and 10 minutes.
Critical Reading
Two 25-minute critical reading sections = 48 questions
Math
Two 25-minute math sections = 38 questions
Students are advised to bring a calculator with which they are comfortable. Students should have basic knowledge of 4 math categories:
Writing Skills
One 30-minute writing section = 39 questions
These multiple-choice questions on writing skills measure a student's ability to express ideas effectively in standard-written English, to recognize faults in usage and structure, and to use language with sensitivity to meaning.
