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Key Facts: PiCAT Exam
31-40
Min AFQT by Branch
Army 31, AF 36, CG 40
Free
Exam Cost
Through recruiter
10
Subtests
Same as ASVAB
No Limit
Time Per Subtest
Complete in 48 hrs
~30 min
Vtest Required
At MEPS/MET site
2 years
Score Validity
For enlistment
The PiCAT has the same 10 subtests and content as the ASVAB: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, General Science, Electronics Information, Auto Information, Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. AFQT score (2VE + AR + MK) determines enlistment eligibility. No time limit per subtest — complete within 48 hours of starting. Requires a 25-30 minute proctored Verification Test (Vtest) at MEPS afterward. Free to take through a military recruiter. Scores valid for 2 years.
About the PiCAT Exam
The PiCAT (Pre-enlistment Internet Computerized Adaptive Test) is an unproctored, online version of the ASVAB that military applicants can take at home. The test content is identical to the ASVAB across 10 subtests. After completing the PiCAT, applicants must pass a short proctored Verification Test (Vtest) at MEPS to validate their scores before enlistment.
Questions
145 scored questions
Time Limit
No time limit (≈2-3 hours)
Passing Score
AFQT 31-40 (varies by branch)
Exam Fee
Free (Department of Defense (USMEPCOM))
PiCAT Exam Content Outline
Verbal (WK + PC)
Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension — each counts double in AFQT formula
Mathematics (AR + MK)
Arithmetic Reasoning word problems and Mathematics Knowledge concepts
Science & Technical (GS + EI + MC)
General Science, Electronics Information, Mechanical Comprehension
Technical Skills (AI + SI + AO)
Auto Information, Shop Information, Assembling Objects
How to Pass the PiCAT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: AFQT 31-40 (varies by branch)
- Exam length: 145 questions
- Time limit: No time limit (≈2-3 hours)
- Exam fee: Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PiCAT test?
The PiCAT (Pre-enlistment Internet Computerized Adaptive Test) is an unproctored, online version of the ASVAB that prospective military applicants can take at home. The content is identical to the ASVAB. After completing the PiCAT, you must take a short 25-30 minute Verification Test (Vtest) at a MEPS or MET site to confirm your scores. If verified, your PiCAT scores become your official ASVAB scores.
How is the PiCAT different from the ASVAB?
The PiCAT is taken at home without a proctor, while the ASVAB is taken at a proctored military facility. The PiCAT has no time limits per subtest; the ASVAB is timed. Both tests have the same 10 subtests and content. After PiCAT, you need a Verification Test (Vtest). You can only take the PiCAT if you have never taken the ASVAB before.
What AFQT score do I need on the PiCAT?
Minimum AFQT scores vary by branch: Army 31, Marines 32, Navy 35, Air Force 36, Space Force 36, Coast Guard 40. Higher AFQT scores open more Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) options. The AFQT formula is: AFQT = 2 × (WK + PC) + AR + MK.
What is the Verification Test (Vtest)?
After completing the PiCAT at home, you must take a short proctored Verification Test (Vtest) at a MEPS or MET site. The Vtest takes about 25-30 minutes and has approximately 30 questions. If your Vtest scores are consistent with your PiCAT scores, the PiCAT scores become official. About 5% of applicants are randomly selected to take the full 3-hour ASVAB instead.
How long is the PiCAT valid?
PiCAT scores, once verified through the Vtest, are valid for 2 years for enlistment purposes — the same as proctored ASVAB scores.