Free HESI A2 Practice Test 2026
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The HESI A2 exam at a glance
The HESI A2 is a nursing school entrance exam with separately scored sections: math, reading, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and physics. Programs choose which sections you take; a full battery takes about four hours. Most programs want 75% or higher on each required section.
Tigertest has 200 HESI A2 practice questions with explanations, all free with no account required.
- Sections
- Up to 8, chosen by your program
- Section length
- 25 to 55 questions each
- Time
- About 4 hours for a full battery
- Passing score
- Set by program (often 75% per section)
- Given by
- Elsevier
Updated by the Tigertest team. Practice questions follow the HESI Admission Assessment sections. Exam rules change, so confirm current details with your state or testing provider.
How It Works
Skill Drills on Your Phone
Seven drills, one per section: math with dosage conversions, reading passages beside the question, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. One tap checks each answer, and every miss comes back until you have mastered it.
Practice Tests
All seven sections in order, each timed at the real HESI pace and scored on its own, with an on-screen calculator for the math section. Finish with a percent score per section, the way programs read the report, and a plan for what to drill next.
Built on the HESI A2 Sections
Elsevier's HESI A2 scores each section separately, and nursing programs choose which ones they require. The practice tests here give math and the sciences the most weight because those are where applicants lose the most points.
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1. Memorize the conversions
1 kg is 2.2 lb, 1 in is 2.54 cm, 1 oz is 30 mL, 1 tsp is 5 mL, 1 tbsp is 15 mL, 1 cup is 240 mL, F equals C times 9/5 plus 32. Military time and Roman numerals too. The math section rewards memorized facts and careful arithmetic more than cleverness.
2. Read the question before the passage
Reading items ask one thing: main idea, a detail, an inference, a word's meaning. Know what you are hunting for, then read. Vocabulary is mostly medical and clinical words in context, so learn the HESI word list.
3. Review the sciences by system
Biology is cells, respiration, genetics and DNA. Chemistry is atoms, bonds, moles, pH and reactions. A&P goes system by system. A week on each with flashcards beats a month of rereading.
4. Drill your weak section
Tigertest tracks your accuracy by section. Most programs require 75 percent in each required section, so retake the set you miss most until you clear 85 percent with room to spare.
HESI A2 Frequently Asked Questions
What sections are on the HESI A2?
Math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and physics, plus unscored learning style and personality profiles. Programs choose which sections they require; math, reading, vocabulary, grammar and A&P are the most common. Physics is rarely required and is not included here.
What score do I need?
Each section is scored separately as a percentage. Most programs require 75 percent or higher on each required section, and competitive programs look for 80 to 90. Check your program's admissions page; scores are usually valid for one to two years.
How long is the exam and can I use a calculator?
Plan on about four hours for a full battery; each section is 25 to 55 items. An on-screen calculator is provided for the math section, so conversions and dosage problems can take a few steps.
How is HESI A2 different from the TEAS?
Both are nursing entrance exams. The TEAS has four sections (reading, math, science, English) with one composite score; the HESI A2 breaks the sciences and language into separate sections with separate scores. Tigertest has a separate TEAS practice test.
Is the Tigertest HESI practice test free?
Yes. The full battery and all seven drills are free, with no account required. Create a free account to keep your progress in step between your phone and your computer.
I teach HESI A2 prep. Can my students use Tigertest?
Yes, for free. Make a class at tigertest.io/teach, post one link, and students join with just their name. You see who practiced, their test scores and the topics your class misses most.
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