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Key Facts: EXANI-II Exam
The EXANI-II has 168 multiple-choice items, of which 138 count toward the global score (CENEVAL).
EXANI-II results use the Indice CENEVAL (ICNE) scale from 700 to 1300 (CENEVAL).
The technical mean of the ICNE is 1000, equal to about 50% of items answered correctly (CENEVAL).
The three transversal areas each contain 30 items: Comprension lectora, Redaccion indirecta, and Pensamiento matematico (CENEVAL).
EXANI-II items use three answer options to reduce reading load (CENEVAL).
The exam is completed in a single session of up to 4.5 hours (CENEVAL).
A simple non-programmable calculator is permitted during the EXANI-II (CENEVAL).
The 30-item diagnostic English section is not counted in the global score (CENEVAL).
The EXANI-II is Mexico's CENEVAL university-admission exam: up to 168 multiple-choice items in a single 4.5-hour session, scored 700-1300 on the Indice CENEVAL with a technical mean of 1000.
Sample EXANI-II Practice Questions
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1A store offers a jacket at a 25% discount off its original price of 800 pesos. What is the sale price?
2Simplify the algebraic expression 3x + 2(x - 4).
3If 5 workers build a wall in 12 days, how many days would 3 workers take to build the same wall, assuming they work at the same rate?
4Solve for x: 2x - 7 = 3x + 5.
5A right triangle has legs of length 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
6What is the area of a circle with radius 5 cm? (Use pi approximately 3.14.)
7The mean (arithmetic average) of the numbers 4, 8, 10, and 14 is:
8A bag contains 3 red marbles and 5 blue marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability it is red?
9Evaluate the expression 13.82 cubed, rounded to two decimal places. Which value is closest?
10Solve the inequality 3x - 5 < 7.
About the EXANI-II Exam
The EXANI-II is the national higher-education admission exam used by many public and private universities across Mexico to select undergraduate applicants. The full instrument contains 168 multiple-choice items: 90 transversal items split equally among Comprension lectora, Redaccion indirecta, and Pensamiento matematico (30 each), plus two discipline-specific modules of 24 items each and a 30-item diagnostic English section. Only 138 items count toward the global score, which is reported on the Indice CENEVAL scale of 700 to 1300, with a technical mean of 1000. Items use three answer options to lighten reading load, and the exam can be taken on paper, online in institutional labs, or remotely from home. This free practice set focuses on the transversal and reasoning skills every test-taker faces regardless of intended major.
Exam sponsor: CENEVAL (Centro Nacional de Evaluacion para la Educacion Superior). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Single session of up to 4.5 hours (about 3 hours without the diagnostic English section)
Passing Score
Scored on the Indice CENEVAL (ICNE) from 700 to 1300, with a technical mean of 1000 (about 50% correct); each university sets its own admission cutoff
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by contracting institution; CENEVAL list price is typically around MXN 600-900, often bundled into the university's application fee
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Pensamiento Matematico
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, and quantitative reasoning for everyday and academic problems
Pensamiento Analitico
Logical and abstract reasoning, number and letter series, analogies, classification, and structured problem-solving
Comprension Lectora
Main ideas, inference, vocabulary in context, text types, author purpose, tone, and text structure
Redaccion Indirecta
Grammar and agreement, spelling, accentuation, punctuation, and textual coherence and cohesion
Preparing for the EXANI-II Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scored on the Indice CENEVAL (ICNE) from 700 to 1300, with a technical mean of 1000 (about 50% correct); each university sets its own admission cutoff
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Single session of up to 4.5 hours (about 3 hours without the diagnostic English section)
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by contracting institution; CENEVAL list price is typically around MXN 600-900, often bundled into the university's application fee Official sources
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EXANI-II: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EXANI-II and how long is it?
The full EXANI-II has 168 multiple-choice items administered in a single session of up to 4.5 hours. Of these, 90 are transversal items (Comprension lectora, Redaccion indirecta, and Pensamiento matematico, 30 each), 48 are discipline-specific module items, and 30 are diagnostic English; 138 items count toward the global score.
How is the EXANI-II scored?
Results are reported on the Indice CENEVAL (ICNE), a scale running from 700 (lowest) to 1300 (highest). The technical mean is 1000, which corresponds to roughly 50% of items answered correctly. There is no penalty for wrong or unanswered items.
Is there a passing score for the EXANI-II?
CENEVAL does not set a universal pass mark. Each contracting university decides its own admission cutoff on the ICNE scale, so the score you need depends on the institution and the competitiveness of your chosen program.
What does Pensamiento Matematico cover?
It assesses applied mathematical reasoning at the upper-secondary level, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and probability and statistics, with an emphasis on solving everyday and academic problems rather than memorized formulas. A simple non-programmable calculator is permitted.
What are the discipline-specific modules?
Beyond the transversal skills, applicants answer two 24-item modules chosen by their target university and program (for example calculus and physics for engineering, or the 48-item Premedicina module for medicine). These test discipline knowledge relevant to the intended career.
Can I use a calculator on the EXANI-II?
Yes. CENEVAL permits a simple, non-programmable calculator. Phones, programmable devices, laptops, and similar electronics are not allowed during the exam.