PiCAT: the unproctored ASVAB
PiCAT is the unproctored version of the CAT-ASVAB that you take online after a recruiter gives you an access code. If the results suggest you may be eligible, you must pass a short proctored Verification Test (Vtest) at a MEPS or MET site, and then the PiCAT scores become your official scores.
Last updated · Published by Certloom Learning · Everything here comes from the official ASVAB PiCAT page, checked 2026-11-12.
What is PiCAT?
PiCAT is a Pending Internet Computerized Adaptive Test with no time limit on individual subtests (Official ASVAB: PiCAT (checked 2026-11-12)).
How do I take PiCAT?
- You need an access code from a military recruiter; it expires 30 days after it is issued.
- Once started, finish within 48 hours; the page estimates 2 to 3 hours.
- Supported browsers include Edge, Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Samsung Internet; tablets with a screen of at least 7 inches are allowed.
- Only the recruiter who registered you can view the scores.
Source: Official ASVAB: PiCAT.
What is the Verification Test (Vtest)?
If your PiCAT scores suggest possible eligibility, you take a proctored Vtest within 45 days at a MEPS or MET site. It is much shorter, typically 25 to 30 minutes, and gives no score. If it is successful, the PiCAT scores become the official scores of record (Official ASVAB: PiCAT).
Who can take PiCAT?
Only people who have never taken the ASVAB, and only once. It is presented as an option for applicants who live far from a testing site (Official ASVAB: PiCAT).
How should I prepare for PiCAT?
Prepare as for the CAT-ASVAB: format notes, no-calculator math practice and the four AFQT subtests. Since it can be taken only once, finish your practice first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I retake PiCAT?
No. It can be taken only once.
Is PiCAT proctored?
The PiCAT itself is not; the follow-up Vtest is.