DarajatiWhat does Qudurat measure?
ETEC describes it as a test of analytical and reasoning ability that focuses on readiness to learn rather than mastery of a particular subject. It measures five abilities: reading comprehension, recognizing logical relationships, solving problems based on basic math concepts, inference, and measurement. That's why memorizing doesn't help much; practicing the question types does.
Who takes it?
Students in the 2nd and 3rd year of secondary school and secondary-school graduates from all tracks, plus anyone applying to a university, college or other body that requires it. University graduates take a separate test, the General Aptitude Test for university graduates.
Qudurat at a glance
| Questions | 120 |
|---|---|
| Sections | 5 sections of 24 questions |
| Time | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Question type | Multiple choice |
| Delivery | Paper and digital |
| Language | Arabic or English |
| Attempts | 5 |
| Score validity | 5 years from the test date |
| Calculator | Not allowed |
Scientific and theoretical versions
Scientific: General track, Health and Life Sciences track, Computer Science and Engineering track. Theoretical: Sharia track and Business Administration track. The share of each area, as published by ETEC:
| Area | Scientific | Theoretical |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal analogy | 17% | 21% |
| Sentence completion | 7% | 13% |
| Contextual error | 10% | 16% |
| Reading comprehension | 21% | 25% |
| Verbal total | 55% | 75% |
| Arithmetic | 23% | 13% |
| Geometry | 10% | 8% |
| Algebra | 4% | — |
| Data interpretation | 8% | 4% |
| Quantitative total | 45% | 25% |
Totals are our sums of the percentages published in the guide.
Details on each part: verbal section and quantitative section. How it differs from Tahsili: Tahsili guide.
How to prepare
ETEC recommends learning about the test from its official sources: its website and the guide, which includes worked examples. Then practice regularly: start with our 10-question practice test and follow the study plan.
Source: Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), official General Aptitude Test guide (Arabic, July 2026 edition) and etec.gov.sa. Always check ETEC's website before registering, as details can change.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Qudurat test?
120 multiple-choice questions in five sections of 24 questions each.
How long is the Qudurat test?
2 hours and 5 minutes.
Can I take Qudurat in English?
Yes. ETEC's guide lists the test language as Arabic or English.
What is the difference between scientific and theoretical Qudurat?
The scientific version is for the General, Health and Life Sciences, and Computer Science and Engineering tracks; the theoretical version is for the Sharia and Business Administration tracks. They differ in how many questions come from each area: the quantitative part is larger in the scientific version.
How many times can I take Qudurat?
The guide lists five attempts, and a score stays valid for five years from the test date. Check ETEC's website for how paper and digital attempts apply in your cycle.