How do I apply to New Mexico JATC?

A $25.00 fee applies. Veterans honorably discharged within 5 years, and applicants with 2,000+ hours with an electrical contractor, may be exempt from testing. Checked against New Mexico JATC's own page on 1 November 2026. Confirm the current process there before you apply.

What score does New Mexico JATC require?

The test is graded with a score from 1 through 9, with 9 being the highest. You must achieve a score of at least 4 to qualify for an interview. Only sixteen of the 43 locals we have checked publish a minimum score at all.

New Mexico JATC Apprenticeship 2026: Aptitude Test & How to Apply

Q: Which aptitude test does New Mexico JATC use?

New Mexico JATC uses the electrical training ALLIANCE aptitude test battery: 33 algebra and functions questions in 46 minutes, then 36 reading comprehension questions in 51 minutes, 97 minutes of testing in total.

Albuquerque, NM — application window, testing frequency, score threshold, and retake wait.

Status, checked 1 November 2026 against New Mexico JATC's own page: The application details below are as the JATC published them on that date.

New Mexico JATC — Albuquerque, NM at a glance

Aptitude battery: eTA

This JATC uses the electrical training ALLIANCE aptitude test battery: 33 algebra and functions questions in 46 minutes, then 36 reading comprehension questions in 51 minutes, 97 minutes of testing in total.

Your band vs this local's line: New Mexico JATC publishes a qualifying score of 4 on the 1–9 scale. Our free benchmark reports a practice band on that same scale — a practice estimate, because the official raw-to-band conversion is unpublished, so a practice band of 4 or above is a sign you are near the line, not a guarantee.

Application window: A $25.00 fee applies. Veterans honorably discharged within 5 years, and applicants with 2,000+ hours with an electrical contractor, may be exempt from testing.
Testing frequency: There are 33 questions on Algebra and Functions with 46 minutes, and 36 questions on Reading Comprehension with 51 minutes. It takes approximately 2–4 weeks to get the results.
Score threshold: The test is graded with a score from 1 through 9, with 9 being the highest. You must achieve a score of at least 4 to qualify for an interview.
Retake wait: If you do not achieve a qualifying score, you must wait 6 months to retake the test.

Verified on New Mexico JATC's own page, checked 1 November 2026. Rules change — confirm with your hall. Read the official source.

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What the test itself looks like

See the complete aptitude test guide for the eTA format and what is and is not published about scoring.

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