MUET Exam in Malaysia Undergoes Rule Changes!
In accordance with local policies in Malaysia, students have the option to submit their IELTS or TOEFL scores, or opt for the MUET exam, which now adheres to the standardized criteria. MUET, which stands for Malaysian University English Test, is a language proficiency test required for admission into universities in Malaysia.
Previously, MUET exam scores were used for determining English language proficiency for both private and public schools in Malaysia. However, there have been recent updates to the MUET exam rules and regulations.
Part 1
MUET Score Structure
Assessment Components
Maximum Score
Time
Weightage
Listening
-90
0-50
%-25%
Speaking
-90
0
%-25%
Reading
0-90
0-75
0%-25%
Writing
0
0-75
0%-25%
Total Score
00-360
0-50
00%
According to the latest information released by the official MUET website, there have been significant changes to the score structure. The exam still consists of four sections: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. However, each section now carries a maximum score of 90, resulting in a total score of 360.
In terms of test weightage, the listening and speaking sections have increased in importance, while the reading section has seen a noticeable decrease. The final total score has also been revised from 300 to 360.
Part 2
MUET Exam Level Classification
Regarding the exam level classification, the original 6 levels of MUET have been expanded to 9, providing a more detailed evaluation system:
MUET exam now has 9 levels, categorized into 4 tiers, ranging from advanced to basic proficiency.
1. Fluent Level (BAND 5.0 — BAND 5+)
2. Advanced Level (BAND 4.0 — BAND 4.5)
3. Intermediate Level (BAND 3.0 — BAND 3.5)
4. Basic Level (BAND 1.0 — BAND 2.5)
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