MUET exam structure

There will be four components for MUET exam, which consists of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

The test is divided according to the components and candidate will be given a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes altogether to complete the test.

Here is how you will be tested for each component:

Listening

  • 50 minutes

  • Divided into five parts with 30 questions

  • Types of question: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and Multiple Matching

Reading

  • 75 minutes

  • Divided into seven parts with 40 questions

  • Type of questions: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), Multiple Matching and gapped texts with options

Writing

  • 75 minutes

  • Two tasks involved

  • Task 1: Write a letter/email (100-135 words)

  • Task 2: You will be given the topic or issue to write an essay about (at least 250 words)

Speaking

  • 30 minutes

  • Two tasks involved

  • Task 1: Individual presentation (2 minutes to prepare, 2 minutes to present)

  • Task 2: Group discussion that consists a maximum of four candidates. Every candidate has to come up with points and decide among group members which point is the best. Every group will be allocated 8-12 minutes to discuss.