ATI TEAS 7 Exam Guide

ATI TEAS Version 7 is the current edition of the Test of Essential Academic Skills, released in 2022 to replace TEAS 6.¹ Every ATI TEAS exam administered since 2022 uses Version 7, so any nursing program requiring the TEAS today is requiring this edition, even if the requirement is simply listed as "the ATI TEAS exam."

ATI revises the TEAS roughly every five years, incorporating updated content standards and new question formats each time. Version 7 is not a minor update; it changed both the question types and the content weighting compared to the previous edition.

Yes, TEAS Version 7 differs from TEAS 6 in several concrete ways. The most significant change is the introduction of question formats beyond standard multiple choice: multiple select (select all that apply), fill-in-the-blank numeric entry, ordered response, and hot-spot diagram items.¹ TEAS 6 relied almost entirely on standard multiple-choice questions.

Version 7 also shifted content weighting, adding more biology and chemistry emphasis within Science and additional grammar and language-usage items within English.² If you are using inherited study materials from an older student, confirm they specifically cover Version 7 before relying on them.

The ATI TEAS Version 7 exam contains 170 total questions, 150 of which are scored, split across four sections:

Total allocated testing time is 209 minutes.¹ This structure is specific to Version 7 and should be the reference point for anyone building a study or practice schedule today.

Yes, the four newer question types on TEAS 7 require different test-taking strategies than standard multiple choice:

1. Multiple select (select all that apply) offers no partial credit, so every correct option must be identified, and no incorrect ones selected.
2. Fill-in-the-blank numeric entry requires an exact typed answer rather than choosing from options, which removes the ability to eliminate wrong choices.
3. Ordered response asks you to arrange items in correct sequence, common in Science items involving processes or steps.
4. Hot-spot items require clicking a specific location on a diagram or image rather than selecting text.

Practicing exclusively with standard multiple-choice questions leaves you unprepared for roughly a portion of the real Version 7 exam.

Will ATI release a TEAS Version 8?
Not currently. ATI has not announced a successor to Version 7, and based on the roughly five-year revision pattern, Version 7 is expected to remain the active edition through at least 2026 and likely beyond.

Are TEAS 6 practice scores comparable to TEAS 7 scores?
No, scores are not directly comparable across editions, since the item bank, question formats, and content weighting differ between versions.

Does every nursing program require TEAS 7 specifically?
Yes, since TEAS 6 is no longer administered, any program currently requiring the ATI TEAS exam is requiring Version 7 by default, even if their materials still reference "the TEAS" generically.

Sources: 1. ATI TEAS Exam Details, atitesting.com. 2. TEAS Version 7 program guidance aggregated from ATI-affiliated nursing education resources, 2026.