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Key Facts: IPN Nivel Superior Exam

140

Four-option multiple-choice questions on the official IPN escolarizada exam

IPN, Convocatoria Nivel Superior 2026-2027

3 hours

Maximum time allowed to complete the examination

IPN, Convocatoria Nivel Superior 2026-2027

$540 MXN

Registration contribution fee for national applicants ($1,055 MXN for international applicants)

IPN, Convocatoria Nivel Superior Modalidad Escolarizada, agosto 2026-enero 2027

3 areas

Curricular knowledge areas: IyCFM, CMB, and CSA

IPN, Convocatoria Nivel Superior 2026-2027 and official temario

0 calculators

Calculators, phones and other electronic devices are prohibited during the exam

IPN, Convocatorias Nivel Superior (agosto 2026 and febrero 2027 intakes)

The IPN Nivel Superior admission exam has 140 four-option questions in up to 3 hours, related to the applicant's chosen area (IyCFM, CMB or CSA); places are assigned by ranking of correct answers (aciertos) within each program's quota.

Sample IPN Nivel Superior Practice Questions

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1Simplify the algebraic expression: (6x³ - 18x² + 12x) / [6x(x - 2)], assuming x ≠ 0 and x ≠ 2.
A.x - 1
B.x - 2
C.x + 1
D.x² - 3x + 2
Explanation: Factoring the common term 6x from the numerator gives 6x(x² - 3x + 2). Factoring the trinomial inside yields 6x(x - 1)(x - 2). Canceling the common factors 6x and (x - 2) in numerator and denominator leaves x - 1.
2Solve the system of linear equations: 4x - 3y = 17 2x + 5y = -11
A.x = -2, y = 3
B.x = 2, y = -3
C.x = 5, y = 1
D.x = -1, y = -7
Explanation: Multiplying the second equation by 2 gives 4x + 10y = -22. Subtracting this from the first equation (4x - 3y = 17) eliminates x, yielding -13y = 39, so y = -3. Substituting y = -3 into the second equation gives 2x + 5(-3) = -11, leading to 2x - 15 = -11, which gives 2x = 4, or x = 2.
3Determine the value of k such that the quadratic equation 3x² - 12x + 2k = 0 has exactly one real solution (a double root).
A.k = 4
B.k = 12
C.k = 6
D.k = -6
Explanation: A quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 has a single repeated real solution if and only if its discriminant equals zero: Δ = b² - 4ac = 0. Here, a = 3, b = -12, and c = 2k. Setting (-12)² - 4(3)(2k) = 0 gives 144 - 24k = 0, which yields 24k = 144, so k = 6.
4Factor completely the difference of cubes: 8x³ - 27y³.
A.(2x - 3y)(4x² + 6xy + 9y²)
B.(2x - 3y)(4x² - 6xy + 9y²)
C.(2x + 3y)(4x² - 6xy + 9y²)
D.(2x - 3y)³
Explanation: Using the algebraic identity for the difference of two cubes, a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²). Let a = 2x and b = 3y. Then a² = 4x², ab = 6xy, and b² = 9y². Substituting these yields (2x - 3y)(4x² + 6xy + 9y²).
5Simplify the product of rational expressions: [(x² - 9) / (2x² + 7x + 3)] · [(4x + 2) / (x - 3)].
A.[2(x + 3)] / (x - 3)
B.2
C.1/2
D.4(x - 3)
Explanation: Factor each polynomial: x² - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3), 2x² + 7x + 3 = (2x + 1)(x + 3), and 4x + 2 = 2(2x + 1). Canceling the common non-zero factors leaves 2, while the original expression retains the restrictions x ≠ 3, x ≠ -3, and x ≠ -1/2.
6Rationalize the denominator of the radical expression: 6 / (√5 - √2).
A.2√5 - 2√2
B.(√5 + √2) / 3
C.2√5 + 2√2
D.3√5 + 3√2
Explanation: Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate (√5 + √2). The denominator simplifies as (√5 - √2)(√5 + √2) = (√5)² - (√2)² = 5 - 2 = 3. Dividing the numerator 6(√5 + √2) by 3 gives 2(√5 + √2) = 2√5 + 2√2.
7Solve for x in the logarithmic equation: log₂(x + 6) + log₂(x - 1) = 3.
A.x = 2 and x = -7
B.x = 2
C.x = 3
D.x = 5
Explanation: Applying the product rule gives log₂[(x + 6)(x - 1)] = 3, which converts to (x + 6)(x - 1) = 2³ = 8. Expanding yields x² + 5x - 6 = 8, so x² + 5x - 14 = 0, which factors into (x + 7)(x - 2) = 0. The root x = -7 is extraneous because log₂(-7 - 1) is undefined in real numbers, leaving only x = 2.
8Find the real solutions to the exponential equation: 9^(x + 1) - 28 · 3^x + 3 = 0.
A.x = -2 and x = 1
B.x = -1 and x = 2
C.x = 1/9 and x = 3
D.x = 0 and x = 3
Explanation: Rewrite 9^(x + 1) as 9 · (3^x)². Letting u = 3^x gives 9u² - 28u + 3 = 0. Factoring this quadratic yields (9u - 1)(u - 3) = 0, so u = 1/9 or u = 3. Since u = 3^x, we have 3^x = 3^(-2) (giving x = -2) and 3^x = 3¹ (giving x = 1).
9The 3rd term of an arithmetic progression is 11 and the 8th term is 31. What is the sum of the first 15 terms of this progression?
A.420
B.450
C.465
D.510
Explanation: The n-th term is a_n = a₁ + (n - 1)d. We have a₃ = a₁ + 2d = 11 and a₈ = a₁ + 7d = 31. Subtracting gives 5d = 20, so d = 4. Then a₁ = 11 - 2(4) = 3. The sum of the first 15 terms is S₁₅ = (15/2)[2(3) + (15 - 1)(4)] = (15/2)[6 + 56] = (15/2)(62) = 15 · 31 = 465.
10What is the constant term (the term independent of x) in the binomial expansion of (2x² - 1/x)⁶?
A.-60
B.60
C.120
D.240
Explanation: The general term in the binomial expansion is T_(k+1) = C(6, k) · (2x²)^(6 - k) · (-x^(-1))^k = C(6, k) · 2^(6 - k) · (-1)^k · x^(12 - 3k). For the constant term, the exponent of x must be zero: 12 - 3k = 0, so k = 4. Substituting k = 4 gives C(6, 4) · 2^(2) · (-1)⁴ = 15 · 4 · 1 = 60.

About the IPN Nivel Superior Exam

Independent IPN Nivel Superior admission practice by OpenExamPrep. The Examen de Admisión al Nivel Superior is the competitive entrance examination for undergraduate degrees at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN). Candidates answer 140 four-option multiple-choice questions in up to 3 hours, with questions related to their chosen area: IyCFM, CMB or CSA. The 2026 escolarizada call (August 2026-January 2027 intake) used online delivery through a secure browser. The February-July 2027 call (exam on 26 September 2026) switched applicants whose first choice is in Mexico City to an in-person exam with a printed booklet and answer sheet, while applicants to the UPII campuses in Chiapas, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala and Zacatecas test online. The official exam is in Spanish with an English section. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not a simulation of either delivery mode; Spanish text is retained when it is integral to the tested skill.

Exam sponsor: Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) — Dirección de Administración Escolar (DAE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

140 four-option multiple-choice questions in up to 3 hours, drawn from the subjects in IPN's official temario: mathematics, communication (reading and writing competence), English, history and socioeconomic context of Mexico, biology, chemistry and physics. Questions relate to the applicant's chosen knowledge area (IyCFM, CMB or CSA), and the physics syllabus differs by area; IPN does not publish per-area subject counts. Delivery mode is set by each call.

Time Limit

Up to 3 hours

Passing Score

No fixed cutoff score; admission is based on the ranking of correct answers (aciertos) out of 140 for each academic program and campus quota

Exam / Certification Fees

$540 MXN for Mexican nationals; $1,055 MXN for international applicants (2026 escolarizada convocatoria, aportación via Fundación Politécnico)

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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.

Varies by area

Matemáticas

Official temario: mathematical thinking (sequences, spatial geometry, measurement, data analysis), algebra, geometry and trigonometry, analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus, and probability and statistics

Varies by area

Competencia Escrita y Lectora

Official temario (Comunicación): reading comprehension of informative, literary and journalistic texts; written competence in grammar and agreement, coherence, cohesion and connectors, semantics (synonyms, antonyms, homophones) and orthography

Varies by area

Física

Official temario with a separate physics syllabus for each area (IyCFM, CMB and CSA): units and vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, fluids, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, with depth varying by area

Varies by area

Química

Official temario (Química I-IV): matter and atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, nomenclature, reactions and stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, and introductory organic chemistry

Varies by area

Biología

Official temario: basic biology, cell biology, human biology, and biological continuity (reproduction, genetics and evolution)

Varies by area

Historia de México

Official temario (Historia y entorno socioeconómico de México): Mesoamerican cultures, conquest and colonial structures, independence, formation of the Mexican state and the Reform, the Porfiriato and Revolution, and 20th-century political and economic development

Varies by area

Reading Comprehension (Inglés)

Official temario (Inglés): reading short everyday texts in English (family, work, hobbies, travel, shopping, film, news) for explicit information, instructions and opinions

Preparing for the IPN Nivel Superior Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed cutoff score; admission is based on the ranking of correct answers (aciertos) out of 140 for each academic program and campus quota
  • Assessment: 140 four-option multiple-choice questions in up to 3 hours, drawn from the subjects in IPN's official temario: mathematics, communication (reading and writing competence), English, history and socioeconomic context of Mexico, biology, chemistry and physics. Questions relate to the applicant's chosen knowledge area (IyCFM, CMB or CSA), and the physics syllabus differs by area; IPN does not publish per-area subject counts. Delivery mode is set by each call.
  • Time limit: Up to 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $540 MXN for Mexican nationals; $1,055 MXN for international applicants (2026 escolarizada convocatoria, aportación via Fundación Politécnico) Official sources

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IPN Nivel Superior: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review mathematics thoroughly without a calculator: the exam strictly forbids electronic devices, requiring manual mental and scratch-paper calculation for algebraic, trigonometric, and calculus problems.
2Study the official IPN temario for your target area (IyCFM, CMB or CSA); the physics syllabus, for example, differs by area.
3Practice full-length 140-question simulations to train pace and stamina under the 3-hour constraint (approximately 1 minute and 17 seconds per question).
4Dedicate consistent practice to Spanish reading and writing skills (competencia lectora y escrita), which the official temario covers in depth for every area.
5Reinforce fundamental science principles (mechanics, stoichiometry, and cellular biology) along with key milestones in Mexican history from pre-Hispanic civilizations through the post-revolutionary period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPN Nivel Superior admission exam?

It is the official competitive entrance examination administered by the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) for applicants seeking admission into its undergraduate degree programs across campuses in Mexico City and regional interdisciplinary units (UPIIs).

How many questions are on the IPN exam and how much time is permitted?

The exam consists of 140 multiple-choice questions with four answer options and a 3-hour limit. Delivery depends on the call: the 2026 escolarizada exam was online, while the February-July 2027 call uses a printed booklet and answer sheet in person for applicants whose first choice is in Mexico City and online testing for the regional UPII campuses.

How do the three knowledge areas differ in question distribution?

All areas have 140 questions, and IPN states that the questions relate to the chosen area; the official temario even has separate physics syllabi for IyCFM, CMB and CSA. IPN does not publish per-area subject counts in its call or temario, so check the official study guide for your call and give extra time to the subjects closest to your area (for example physics and mathematics for IyCFM, biology and chemistry for CMB, history and reading-writing for CSA).

What is the passing score for IPN admission?

No fixed cutoff score; admission is based on the ranking of correct answers (aciertos) out of 140 for each academic program and campus quota. Cutoffs fluctuate each year based on applicant performance and program demand.

How is the exam administered?

It depends on the call. The 2026 escolarizada exam used a secure online browser with webcam and microphone. The February-July 2027 call (exam on 26 September 2026) requires applicants whose first choice is in Mexico City to test in person with a printed booklet, answer sheet, No. 2½ pencil, eraser and sharpener, while applicants to the UPII campuses in other states test online. Calculators, phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in both.

How does this practice bank relate to the official IPN exam?

This resource is an independent IPN Nivel Superior admission practice bank by OpenExamPrep. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for comprehensive preparation; questions involving Spanish grammar and reading preserve Spanish-language texts to accurately practice linguistic evaluation.