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A detective notes: 'The thief entered through the window, since the door was locked from the inside and undisturbed.' Which assumption is the reasoning based on?

The thief could not have used a key

There was no thief

The door was broken

The window was the only other possible entry point

to track

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Key Facts: Psychometric Test (PET) Exam

The PET is Israel's SAT-equivalent admission test: nine sections covering Verbal, Quantitative, and English, scored 200-800, taken with the Bagrut by roughly 75,000-80,000 candidates a year.

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1On the Psychometric Entrance Test (PET), what is the score range for the General (composite) score?

A.0 to 100

B.50 to 150

C.200 to 800

D.400 to 1600

Explanation: The PET General score is reported on a 200-800 scale, similar in spirit to the SAT. Each individual domain (verbal, quantitative, English) is scored separately on a 50-150 scale.

2Which organization develops and administers the Psychometric Entrance Test?

A.The National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE)

B.The Council for Higher Education

C.The Israeli Ministry of Education

D.ETS (Educational Testing Service)

Explanation: The PET is developed and administered by the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE), a nonprofit established in 1981 by the Association of University Heads in Israel. NITE also runs related tests such as AMIRNET and YAEL.

3In the standard General (multi-domain) PET score, how are the three domains weighted?

A.Verbal 40%, Quantitative 40%, English 20%

B.Verbal 33%, Quantitative 33%, English 33%

C.Verbal 50%, Quantitative 30%, English 20%

D.Verbal 20%, Quantitative 60%, English 20%

Explanation: In the multi-domain General score, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning each contribute 40% and English contributes 20% (a 2:2:1 ratio). NITE also reports a quantitative-oriented and a verbal-oriented score with different weights.

4Together with the PET score, which secondary-school qualification is combined to form the composite university-admission index in Israel?

A.The GED

B.The Bagrut matriculation certificate

C.The International Baccalaureate

D.The SAT

Explanation: Israeli universities combine the PET score with the average of the Bagrut (matriculation) grades to form a composite admission index. NITE research shows this combination predicts first-year academic performance better than either measure alone.

5How many sections does the paper-and-pencil PET contain in total?

A.Three sections

B.Six sections

C.Nine sections

D.Twelve sections

Explanation: The PET consists of nine sections: one writing task (part of the verbal domain) followed by eight multiple-choice sections. Of those eight, two come from each of the three domains and two are unscored 'pilot' sections used for equating.

6What is the purpose of the 'pilot' sections on the PET?

A.They count double toward the final score

B.They are used for equating and trying out future items, and do not count toward the score

C.They test the examinee's typing speed

D.They replace the writing task for some examinees

Explanation: Pilot (experimental) sections look identical to scored sections but are used to try out new items and to equate different test forms. They do not count toward the examinee's score, and test-takers cannot tell which sections are pilots, so all sections deserve equal effort.

7The first section of the PET is the writing task. To which domain does it belong?

A.The English domain

B.The Quantitative Reasoning domain

C.The Verbal Reasoning domain

D.A separate fourth domain

Explanation: The writing task is part of the Verbal Reasoning domain. The verbal score weighs the multiple-choice verbal section together with the essay, and the essay is graded for both content and language.

8Roughly how many minutes are allotted for each scored multiple-choice section on the PET?

A.10 minutes

B.20 minutes

C.45 minutes

D.60 minutes

Explanation: Each multiple-choice section (quantitative, verbal, or English) is allotted about 20 minutes. The quantitative section has about 20 questions, English about 22, and verbal about 20-23 depending on the test language.

9In which languages can the standard Psychometric Entrance Test be taken?

A.Only Hebrew

B.Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, and combined Hebrew/English

C.Only English

D.Hebrew and English only

Explanation: The PET is translated and adapted into several languages: Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, and a combined/English version. NITE recommends examinees take the test in the language they know best.

10Compute: 15% of 240.

A.24

B.36

C.30

D.40

Explanation: 15% of 240 equals 0.15 x 240 = 36. A quick check: 10% is 24 and 5% is 12, and 24 + 12 = 36.

About the Psychometric Test (PET) Exam

The Psychometric Entrance Test (PET), known in Hebrew as ha-Psikhometri, is Israel's main standardized university-admission test, developed and administered by the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE) since the early 1980s. It assesses three domains: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and English as a foreign language. The test has nine sections (a writing task plus eight multiple-choice sections, two of which are unscored pilot sections) and is offered in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, and a combined Hebrew/English version. The General (composite) score ranges from 200 to 800, weighting verbal and quantitative at 40% each and English at 20%, with separate quantitative-oriented and verbal-oriented scores also reported. Universities combine the PET score with the average of a candidate's Bagrut matriculation grades to predict first-year academic performance and decide admissions. About 75,000-80,000 examinees sit the test each year across roughly five administration dates.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

About 20 minutes per multiple-choice section; roughly 3.5 hours total including the writing task and breaks.

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; General score reported 200-800, each domain 50-150. Universities combine the PET score with Bagrut grades to set admission thresholds.

Exam Fee

Approximately NIS 950 / US$260 / EUR 230 for overseas administrations; in-Israel fees are set by NITE per registration period. (National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE))

Psychometric Test (PET) Exam Content Outline

40%

Quantitative Reasoning

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, percentages, ratios, averages, probability, word problems, and graph and table interpretation.

40%

Verbal Reasoning

Sentence completion, analogies, logic and deduction, classification, reading comprehension, and an essay graded on content and language.

20%

English

Sentence completion, restatements, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension assessing English-as-a-foreign-language proficiency.

How to Pass the Psychometric Test (PET) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed pass mark; General score reported 200-800, each domain 50-150. Universities combine the PET score with Bagrut grades to set admission thresholds.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: About 20 minutes per multiple-choice section; roughly 3.5 hours total including the writing task and breaks.
Exam fee: Approximately NIS 950 / US$260 / EUR 230 for overseas administrations; in-Israel fees are set by NITE per registration period.

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Psychometric Test (PET) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master timing: each multiple-choice section gives only about 20 minutes for roughly 20-23 questions, so practice pacing and learn to skip and return to hard items.

2For quantitative reasoning, review the 3-unit Bagrut math toolkit: percentages, ratios, averages, basic geometry, and reading data from graphs and tables.

3Build a vocabulary and analogy routine; verbal and English items reward knowing precise word meanings and recognizing relationship types.

4Practice the writing task under timed conditions, focusing on a clear argument and correct language since it is graded on both content and language.

5Take full-length timed practice tests to build stamina for the roughly 3.5-hour test and to identify your weakest domain.

6Treat every section as scored, since you cannot tell which two sections are unscored pilot sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Psychometric Entrance Test (PET)?

The PET is Israel's standardized university-admission test, administered by NITE. It measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and English proficiency, and is used together with Bagrut matriculation grades to decide admission to higher education.

How is the PET scored?

The General (composite) score ranges from 200 to 800, with verbal and quantitative weighted 40% each and English 20%. Each domain is also reported individually on a 50-150 scale, and NITE provides separate quantitative-oriented and verbal-oriented scores.

How many sections does the PET have?

It has nine sections: one writing task (part of the verbal domain) and eight multiple-choice sections. Two multiple-choice sections come from each domain, plus two unscored pilot sections used for equating that look identical to scored sections.

In which languages can I take the PET?

The test is offered in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, and a combined Hebrew/English version. NITE recommends taking it in the language you know best; the English section is always in English regardless of the test language.

How much does the PET cost?

The fee for overseas administrations is about NIS 950 / US$260 / EUR 230. Fees for tests taken within Israel are set by NITE and vary by registration period and any late-registration surcharges.

What is changing in December 2026?

From the December 2026 session, NITE is separating the English domain into a standalone, digitally administered test. Each institution can then decide whether to include the English score in the composite admission score or use it only for English-course placement.