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Standard Achievement Admission Test, Scientific (Tahsili, SAAT) guides
Every Standard Achievement Admission Test, Scientific (Tahsili, SAAT) guide on one page, in the order you will need them.
- Questions and time
- 110 questions · 125 minutes
- Pass mark
- No pass or fail; the score is used to rank applicants: 65 is average and 81+ is the top 5%
- Exam fee
- SAR 100 (early registration), SAR 150 (late registration), SAR 200 outside Saudi Arabia
Start with 10 free questions to find what needs more work. No sign-up, with answer explanations.
Try 10 free questions and see your levelBefore you register
- Registering for the Scientific Tahsili: Steps, Fees, Dates and LanguageHow to register for the scientific Tahsili in your beneficiary profile, choosing Arabic or English, fees (SAR 100, 150, 200), the two 2026 periods and expected 2027 dates, attempts, accepted ID and when results come out.Last updated:
- Scientific Tahsili Scores: How They Work, What Is a Good Score and How It Differs from QuduratNo pass or fail in the scientific Tahsili: the official score and percentile table, who needs the test, how institutions use the score, attempts, validity, and how it differs from Qudurat.Last updated:
While you study
- Tahsili Scientific Content: The Four Subjects, Question Types and No CalculatorThe scientific Tahsili format (110 questions in 2 hours 5 minutes, no calculator), the four subjects at 25% each, what to review in biology, chemistry, physics and maths, the score-position table and how to manage your time.Last updated:
- How to Prepare for the Scientific Tahsili: A Study Plan by Weeks RemainingA Scientific Tahsili study plan for 8, 4, 2 and 1 weeks out: free questions to find your weakest subject, 125 minutes across 110 questions, and mental maths without a calculator.Last updated: