NBT AQL Overview

The AQL (Academic and Quantitative Literacy) test is also 3 hours long and includes around 125 multiple-choice questions. It’s designed to assess how well you understand and work with academic texts and everyday numerical problems.

How to Use These Practice Papers

• ✓ Each practice paper contains 25 AQL-style questions
• ✓ Do 5 to simulate a full test of ~125 questions
• ✓ Work under quiet, timed conditions — no calculator needed
• ✓ Use the solutions provided to mark and review your work
• ✓ Focus on improving reading speed, comprehension, and reasoning

The AQL rewards calm, focused thinking. These papers will help you build clarity and confidence, step by step.

Tips for NBT Day

Here’s what to keep in mind on test day to stay calm, focused, and prepared. Most importantly: arrive early, trust your preparation, and breathe.

• ✓ Be at your venue by 7:30 AM sharp – don’t be late
• ✓ Bring your ID/passport, 2 sharp pencils, an eraser, water, and a simple lunch
• ✓ No calculators, phones, notes, or smartwatches are allowed inside
• ✓ Go to the bathroom before the test — no breaks are allowed during the session
• ✓ The test is 3 hours – focus on pacing, not perfection
• ✓ Read questions carefully – especially in AQL where wording matters
• ✓ Get a good night’s sleep – cramming won’t help the day before

You don’t have to get every answer right. The goal is to show how you think. Stay steady, and trust your practice.