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Key Facts: ACREDITA-BACH Exam

180

Three-option multiple-choice questions on the official CENEVAL Examen Global

Ceneval, Talento 286 ACREDITA-BACH page

8.5 hours

Total test duration across two sessions (4.5 hours morning and 4 hours afternoon)

Ceneval, Talento 286 ACREDITA-BACH page

MXN 3,245

Registration fee for the Examen Global in 2026

CENEVAL Talento 286 Portal 2026

7

MCCEMS core areas evaluated: Math, Sciences, Communication, History, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Digital Culture

Ceneval, Talento 286 ACREDITA-BACH page

Acuerdo 286

SEP agreement (modified by Acuerdo 02/04/17) that allows accreditation of bachillerato learning acquired outside school

SEP Acuerdo Secretarial 286 and Acuerdo 02/04/17

1,000

Minimum Índice Ceneval score required in each of the seven areas

Ceneval, Talento 286 ACREDITA-BACH page

CENEVAL's ACREDITA-BACH tests 180 three-option MCQs over 8.5 hours in two sessions to grant an official SEP high school diploma across seven MCCEMS domains.

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1Solve for x in the linear equation: 4(3x - 2) - 2(2x + 1) = 22.
A.x = 2
B.x = 4
C.x = 5
D.x = 7/2
Explanation: Expanding both parentheses gives 12x - 8 - 4x - 2 = 22. Combining like terms results in 8x - 10 = 22. Adding 10 to both sides yields 8x = 32, which simplifies to x = 4.
2What is the solution pair (x, y) to the system of linear equations: 2x + 3y = 19 5x - y = 5?
A.x = 2, y = 5
B.x = 5, y = 2
C.x = 3, y = 4
D.x = 1, y = 0
Explanation: From the second equation, y = 5x - 5. Substituting this expression into the first equation yields 2x + 3(5x - 5) = 19, which simplifies to 2x + 15x - 15 = 19, or 17x = 34, so x = 2. Substituting x = 2 back into y = 5(2) - 5 gives y = 5.
3Factor completely the quadratic trinomial: 2x² + 7x - 15.
A.(2x - 3)(x + 5)
B.(2x + 3)(x - 5)
C.(2x - 5)(x + 3)
D.(2x + 15)(x - 1)
Explanation: We seek two factors of (2)(-15) = -30 that add up to +7. The factors are +10 and -3. Rewriting 7x as 10x - 3x yields 2x² + 10x - 3x - 15 = 2x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = (2x - 3)(x + 5).
4What are the exact roots of the quadratic equation x² - 6x + 4 = 0?
A.x = 3 ± √5
B.x = 6 ± √5
C.x = 3 ± 2√5
D.x = -3 ± √5
Explanation: Applying the quadratic formula with a = 1, b = -6, and c = 4 gives x = [-(-6) ± √((-6)² - 4(1)(4))] / (2(1)) = [6 ± √(36 - 16)] / 2 = [6 ± √20] / 2. Since √20 = 2√5, this simplifies to [6 ± 2√5] / 2 = 3 ± √5.
5Given the functions f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x² + 2, what is the value of the composite function (g ∘ f)(2)?
A.6
B.8
C.14
D.2
Explanation: The composite function notation (g ∘ f)(2) means g(f(2)). Evaluating the inner function first: f(2) = 3(2) - 4 = 6 - 4 = 2. Then evaluating g at this output: g(2) = (2)² + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6.
6What is the slope-intercept equation of the line passing through the point (2, -1) and perpendicular to the line 3x - 6y = 12?
A.y = -2x + 3
B.y = 2x - 5
C.y = -(1/2)x
D.y = -2x - 5
Explanation: Rewriting the given line in slope-intercept form: -6y = -3x + 12, so y = (1/2)x - 2. The slope of this line is m1 = 1/2. A perpendicular line must have slope m2 = -1 / (1/2) = -2. Using point-slope form with (2, -1): y - (-1) = -2(x - 2), which simplifies to y + 1 = -2x + 4, or y = -2x + 3.
7What are the coordinates of the center (h, k) and the radius r of the circle defined by the general equation x² + y² - 8x + 6y + 9 = 0?
A.Center (4, -3), radius r = 4
B.Center (-4, 3), radius r = 4
C.Center (4, -3), radius r = 16
D.Center (-8, 6), radius r = 3
Explanation: Completing the square for x and y: (x² - 8x + 16) + (y² + 6y + 9) = -9 + 16 + 9. This gives (x - 4)² + (y + 3)² = 16. In standard form (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r², the center is (4, -3) and the radius is r = √16 = 4.
8A 10-meter ladder leans against a vertical building wall, making an angle of 60° with the horizontal ground. What vertical height on the wall does the top of the ladder reach?
A.5√3 meters (approximately 8.66 m)
B.5 meters
C.10√3 meters
D.5√2 meters (approximately 7.07 m)
Explanation: In a right triangle where the hypotenuse is the ladder (10 m) and the angle with the ground is 60°, the vertical height h is the opposite side. Using the sine ratio: sin(60°) = h / 10. Since sin(60°) = √3 / 2, we have h = 10 * (√3 / 2) = 5√3 meters, which is approximately 8.66 meters.
9A microbial culture initially contains 500 cells and doubles in population every 4 hours under ideal laboratory conditions. How many bacterial cells will be present after 12 hours?
A.4,000 cells
B.2,000 cells
C.1,500 cells
D.8,000 cells
Explanation: The exponential growth formula is N(t) = N0 * 2^(t/d), where N0 is the initial count (500), t is total elapsed time (12 hours), and d is the doubling period (4 hours). Here, t/d = 12 / 4 = 3 doubling cycles. Thus, N(12) = 500 * 2³ = 500 * 8 = 4,000 cells.
10Solve the rational equation for x: 3/(x - 2) + 2/(x + 1) = 7/(x² - x - 2).
A.x = 8/5
B.x = 2
C.x = -1
D.x = 6/5
Explanation: Factoring the denominator of the right side gives x² - x - 2 = (x - 2)(x + 1). Multiplying both sides by the common denominator (x - 2)(x + 1) eliminates the denominators: 3(x + 1) + 2(x - 2) = 7. Expanding yields 3x + 3 + 2x - 4 = 7, so 5x - 1 = 7, leading to 5x = 8, or x = 8/5. This value does not make any original denominator zero, so it is a valid solution.

About the ACREDITA-BACH Exam

Independent Ceneval ACREDITA-BACH practice by OpenExamPrep. The Examen para la Acreditación del Bachillerato General (ACREDITA-BACH), administered by CENEVAL under SEP Acuerdo 286 and the Talento 286 platform, provides a pathway for self-taught candidates and adult learners to obtain an official high school certificate. The official exam consists of 180 three-option multiple-choice items administered in two paper-and-pencil sessions (8.5 hours total) evaluating the seven core areas of the Marco Curricular Común de la Educación Media Superior (MCCEMS). The official exam is written in Spanish. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with four answer options per question to aid international learners and English-language study.

Exam sponsor: Ceneval, as evaluating institution under SEP Acuerdo 286 and its modifying Acuerdo 02/04/17; certificates are issued by SEP's Dirección General del Bachillerato (DGB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official Examen Global has 180 scored three-option multiple-choice items (plus 25 unscored pilot items) in two printed sessions. Session 1 (4.5 hours, 92 items): Pensamiento matemático, Cultura digital, Conciencia histórica and Humanidades. Session 2 (4 hours, 88 items): Ciencias naturales, experimentales y tecnología, Lengua y comunicación and Ciencias sociales. Candidates who fail one or two areas may take an Examen de Área for them (up to two attempts within one year).

Time Limit

Two sessions: 4.5 hours and 4 hours (total 8.5 hours)

Passing Score

At least 1,000 points on the Índice Ceneval (700-1,300 scale) in each of the seven areas; all seven must be passed. Candidates who fail one or two areas may take the Examen de Área; failing three or more gives a 'No acreditado' result

Exam / Certification Fees

MXN 3,245 for the Examen Global (2026); one Examen de Área is included at no cost, and the right to two area exams costs MXN 2,500

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Session 1 area (the 4 session-1 areas share 92 items)

Pensamiento Matemático

Algebraic relationships, equations and inequalities, coordinate geometry, trigonometric functions, statistics, and probability

Session 2 area (the 3 session-2 areas share 88 items)

Ciencias Naturales, Experimentales y Tecnología

Mechanics, energy and heat, chemical reactions and solutions, cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and technology applications

Session 2 area (the 3 session-2 areas share 88 items)

Lengua y Comunicación

Reading comprehension, textual rhetoric, orthography, grammar, punctuation, and expository and argumentative writing analysis

Session 1 area (the 4 session-1 areas share 92 items)

Conciencia Histórica

Mesoamerican foundations, New Spain, Mexican independence, 19th-century nation-building, the Mexican Revolution, and world history

Session 2 area (the 3 session-2 areas share 88 items)

Ciencias Sociales

Social structures, political and civic institutions, human rights, democracy, economic systems, and contemporary Mexican social issues

Session 1 area (the 4 session-1 areas share 92 items)

Humanidades

Philosophical thought, ethical reasoning, logical analysis, philosophical arguments, human dignity, and cultural values

Session 1 area (the 4 session-1 areas share 92 items)

Cultura Digital

Computational and algorithmic thinking, digital citizenship, cybersecurity and data privacy, and critical evaluation of digital media

Preparing for the ACREDITA-BACH Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 1,000 points on the Índice Ceneval (700-1,300 scale) in each of the seven areas; all seven must be passed. Candidates who fail one or two areas may take the Examen de Área; failing three or more gives a 'No acreditado' result
  • Assessment: The official Examen Global has 180 scored three-option multiple-choice items (plus 25 unscored pilot items) in two printed sessions. Session 1 (4.5 hours, 92 items): Pensamiento matemático, Cultura digital, Conciencia histórica and Humanidades. Session 2 (4 hours, 88 items): Ciencias naturales, experimentales y tecnología, Lengua y comunicación and Ciencias sociales. Candidates who fail one or two areas may take an Examen de Área for them (up to two attempts within one year).
  • Time limit: Two sessions: 4.5 hours and 4 hours (total 8.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: MXN 3,245 for the Examen Global (2026); one Examen de Área is included at no cost, and the right to two area exams costs MXN 2,500 Official sources

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ACREDITA-BACH: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review all seven MCCEMS subject areas systematically, as passing the Examen Global requires reaching the satisfactory threshold in every individual domain.
2Build stamina for the full 8.5-hour testing day (two sessions of 4.5 hours and 4 hours) by taking full-length timed practice sessions.
3Master core mathematical concepts—including linear equations, quadratics, basic coordinate geometry, and descriptive statistics—without relying on advanced calculators.
4Read and analyze complex Spanish and translated texts to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and analytical reading speed.
5Review key epochs in Mexican and modern world history, focusing on cause-and-effect relationships and constitutional developments rather than mere memorization of dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CENEVAL ACREDITA-BACH exam?

ACREDITA-BACH (Examen para la Acreditación del Bachillerato General) is Ceneval's exam under SEP Acuerdo 286 and its modifying Acuerdo 02/04/17. It lets people with a secondary-school certificate accredit, through one evaluation, the learning of the general bachillerato however they acquired it; those who pass request their certificate from SEP's Dirección General del Bachillerato. From 2026 the exam follows the Nueva Escuela Mexicana curriculum.

How many questions are on the ACREDITA-BACH exam and how is it structured?

The official Examen Global has 180 scored multiple-choice questions with three options each, plus 25 unscored pilot items. It is given on paper in two sessions on the same day: session 1 (9:00-13:30) has 92 items on Pensamiento matemático, Cultura digital, Conciencia histórica and Humanidades; session 2 (15:00-19:00) has 88 items on Ciencias naturales, experimentales y tecnología, Lengua y comunicación and Ciencias sociales.

What areas does the ACREDITA-BACH exam evaluate?

The exam evaluates seven core areas from the Marco Curricular Común de la Educación Media Superior (MCCEMS): Pensamiento matemático, Ciencias naturales experimentales y tecnología, Lengua y comunicación, Conciencia histórica, Ciencias sociales, Humanidades, and Cultura digital.

What is the passing score for ACREDITA-BACH?

Ceneval reports scores on the Índice Ceneval (700-1,300) and requires at least 1,000 points in each of the seven areas; all seven must be passed. A candidate who fails one or two areas can take an Examen de Área for them (two opportunities within one year); failing three or more areas gives a 'No acreditado' result.

What is the fee and schedule for the exam in 2026?

In 2026 the Examen Global costs MXN 3,245; one Examen de Área is included at no cost, and the right to two area exams costs MXN 2,500. Ceneval scheduled five 2026 periods, three national and two in Mexico City, with applications on 22 March, 3 May, 5 July, 6 September and 22 November.

Is the official exam in Spanish, and why is this practice bank in English?

The official exam administered by CENEVAL is in Spanish. OpenExamPrep provides this practice bank as an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation with four options per question for English-language learners and international candidates reviewing the subject curriculum.