NBT

National Benchmark Tests

Last updated: January 5, 2026

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📋 About the NBT

The NBT, administered by Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP), costs Varies by country, takes approximately 3 hours for AQL, 3 hours for MAT to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 5 years.

The National Benchmark Tests (NBT) are assessments required by many South African universities for admission. They assess academic readiness in Academic Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, and Mathematics.

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Duration
3 hours for AQL, 3 hours for MAT
Cost
Varies by country
Validity
5 years
Score Range
200-800
Adaptive
No
At Home
No

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