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ASNT NDT Level II Certification

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ASNT ASNT NDT Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Choose Your Method and Master the General ExamYou are here

Start with the public topic list for MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT and lock in the method physics, equipment, and interpretation basics.

25
hours
2

Build Specific-Exam Judgment

Study procedure use, product forms, likely discontinuities, and why one method fits a given application better than another.

20
hours
3

Timed 50 + 40 Review Sets

Mirror ASNT's published two-part timing structure to improve speed and reduce setup-detail mistakes.

15
hours
4

Target Weak Methods and Sector Logic

Finish by reviewing the methods and application scenarios that still cause misses, especially calibration, interpretation, and reporting steps.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
70 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ASNT NDT Level II Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No universal degree requirement is stated on the public Level II page.
Experience
Required documented NDT experience depends on the selected method and certification path.
Additional Requirements
  • Choose one written method path: MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT.
  • Public ASNT information lists a 50-question general exam plus a 40-question specific exam for the selected method.
  • ASNT lists a 30-day wait before retesting.
  • Certification is listed as valid for 5 years.

ASNT NDT Level II Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-10 weeks typical for written prep, longer if hands-on refresher is needed

From start to license in hand

Retake Policy

ASNT's public NDT Level II page lists a 30-day waiting period before retesting.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$800 initial exam package
Total Estimated Cost$800 for an initial written package
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Free ASNT NDT Level II Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: ASNT does not publish a public first-time pass-rate percentage for NDT Level II.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

200 Practice Questions

Blended MT, PT, RT, UT, VT, and specific-application coverage for Level II written prep.

Explanation-Driven Review

Use answer rationales to sharpen setup, interpretation, and method-selection judgment.

2026 Current

Aligned to current ASNT public exam structure and the revised-topic rollout noted by ASNT.

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What You'll Study

21 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ASNT NDT Level II Exam Details

ASNT NDT Level II Certification

Administered by ASNT Certification Services LLC

Official Source
ASNT does not publish one fixed public pass percentage; ASNT says cut scores are typically in the 70%-80% range.
Passing Score
90
Questions
4
Hours
$800 initial exam package
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-120 hours typical for written prep, plus method-specific hands-on review
Prerequisites: Method-specific training, experience, vision, and application requirements apply under the applicable ASNT certification path.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ASNT Certification Services LLC content outline

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) General Exam50 questions / 2 hours when selected

Magnetism principles, field production, magnetization techniques, indicators, media, interpretation, and demagnetization.

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) General Exam50 questions / 2 hours when selected

Penetrant process steps, materials, developers, dwell timing, surface preparation, and interpretation.

Radiographic Testing (RT) General Exam50 questions / 2 hours when selected

Radiation basics, safety, exposure technique, image quality, interpretation, and product technology.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) General Exam50 questions / 2 hours when selected

Sound behavior, transducers, straight- and angle-beam methods, calibration, discontinuity detection, and evaluation.

Visual Testing (VT) General Exam50 questions / 2 hours when selected

Lighting, optics, direct and indirect methods, surface conditions, discontinuity recognition, and reporting.

Specific Exam40 questions / 2 hours

Procedure and code use, product forms, discontinuity expectations, and application-specific decision-making for the selected sector.

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