TEAS Retake Policy: How Many Times Can You Take the TEAS?
ATI's rule: 14 days between attempts
For TEAS exams taken directly through ATI, the published rule is a 14-day wait between attempts. Exams taken at a school or testing center follow that institution's own policy, and many schools impose a longer wait, commonly 30 days.
School caps: typically about three a year
Schools commonly limit candidates to around three attempts per year, and some restrict how many attempts may be sent to the program. The important consequence: every scored attempt stays on your record, even one you never send to a school. A rushed, unprepared attempt does not disappear just because you do not report it.
Plan retakes instead of gambling on them
- Confirm your program's policy in writing (admissions page or email) before booking any retake.
- Wait until a practice cycle shows you above your target band, not until the calendar says you can.
- Use the retake window for targeted work in the sections that actually failed, not a repeat of the same routine.
- Remember the 14-day minimum is exactly that - a minimum. Many programs prefer longer gaps.
Relevant facts for your planning
The TEAS 7 costs to sit, and retakes cost the same again. Score validity is typically around two years but is set by each program. Your total and section scores come back on a 0-100% scale with ATI's band labels; see the passing score guide for what the bands mean. When you do practice for the retake, use the Math, Reading, Science and English drills - 1,200 original questions across ten unique practice tests per section, 100% free: no login, no limits - every question carries an explanation, which is exactly what a retake preparation needs.
Rules change and differ by institution, so the two authoritative checks are ATI's help center (for ATI-sat exams) and your program's admissions office (for everything else).
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Related guides
- TEAS passing score guide
- How to pass the TEAS: a free study plan
- Is the TEAS exam hard?
- The TEAS 7 format and blueprint
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.