TEAS 6 vs TEAS 7: What Changed and Which Version You Actually Sit
TEAS 7 is the current version - TEAS 6 is retired
ATI launched TEAS 7 in June 2022 and retired the previous version, TEAS 6. Any program still describing a 'TEAS' requirement uses the seven-version blueprint unless they say otherwise in writing. If you see TEAS 6 material in an old book or a free practice site, treat it as outdated practice - the structure changed.
What changed between the versions
| Factor | TEAS 6 | TEAS 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Questions (on-screen) | 170 | 170 |
| Scored vs unscored | All 170 scored | 150 scored + 20 unscored pilots |
| Reading section | 53 questions | 45 questions |
| Mathematics | 36 questions | 38 questions |
| Science | 53 questions | 50 questions |
| English & Language Usage | 28 questions | 37 questions |
| Total time | About 209 min | 209 minutes |
| Calculator (Math) | Basic on-screen | Four-function on-screen |
The big practical shifts: English grew by a third, Science and Reading shrank, and 20 of the 170 questions no longer count toward your score. The sub-content breakdowns were also rewritten - for example, TEAS 7 English is split into Conventions, Knowledge of Language and Vocabulary, and Science now explicitly lists Scientific Reasoning as a content area.
Which one should you study?
Study TEAS 7 material exclusively. The drills here are built against the TEAS 7 blueprint, and the exam dates the questions on them reflect that. If your program's website mentions a version number older than seven, email the admissions office before you assume anything - a handful of schools still word their pages loosely.
Is a TEAS 8 coming?
ATI had not announced a TEAS 8 as of September 2026. Version changes are announced well ahead of rollout, so this page stays current by checking the official ATI material on the format guide. Plan around TEAS 7 today.
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Last verified: 29 September 2026. Structure, timing and scoring facts are sourced from ATI's published exam materials and help center; always confirm details with your test site on the day.