Shut off at 85

Akeem Peterson · Jun 10

You most likely passed. 85 is the first pass condition. Welcome to the club.

affectionate.wombat · Jun 10

I passed!! ❤️❤️

Nancy Woods · Jun 10

From what I understand of the testing process, the least amount of questions you would answer is 75. You answered 85. I believe that you may congratulate yourself for passing the NCLEX. When I took the test, everyone in the country was required to take the test on the same 2 days, in July 1983. We did it with paper and pencil. I got the results in September.

Akeem Peterson · Jun 14

No 85 is the minimum.

Ms. Angela · Jun 17

Sounds like you've passed. Congratulations!

Tennisejen · Jul 17

hi,

I just got finished taking my NCLEX and it shut off at 85. Did you feel confident because I do NOT 😭 I feel like I don't even remember what happened? Anyone else feel that way?

KrystalB · Aug 8

Wow I'm so glad I found this post. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to update the outcome. I took my NCLEX yesterday at 8 AM. I also made a 96% on the ATI comprehensive predictor exam. And also got cut off at 85 and I felt pretty confident but just needed that 4% of reassurance!

KrystalB · Aug 8

Nancy Woods the minimum is 75 but it doesn't include the 10 questions that the NCSBN include as "test" test questions! You have to take them, but they don't count against your points! if you seen somebody that said that it's not that they're lying they just probably took the exam before this was a thing and if they said that since, then it means they failed. The only way to pass is to make it to 85 questions.

Johnny Hollie · Aug 22

I took it today it cut off at 85 still stressing

edin kie · Sep 2

It's completely normal to feel anxious after taking the NCLEX, especially when the experience felt so intense and different from your usual tests. The NCLEX is designed to challenge you, but remember that you've prepared extensively for this moment. Your strong performance in school and the high passing probability predicted by ATI are solid indicators of your readiness.

The fact that the exam shut off after a question you knew well could be a good sign, as the NCLEX often ends when it determines you have met the passing standard. Try to focus on the positives and trust in your preparation. You've worked hard to get to this point, and regardless of how the exam felt, you gave it your best effort.

While waiting for the results can be nerve-wracking, try to relax and remind yourself that you're capable and deserving of success. No matter the outcome, you've shown resilience and dedication, and that's something to be proud of. You've got this!