Indiana National Merit Cutoff 2027: 215
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Indiana, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Indiana Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 215 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. Indiana shares this cutoff with Arizona and New Hampshire.
Indiana National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Indiana cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 215 | -3 | +7 |
| Class of 2026 | 218 | +1 | +8 |
| Class of 2025 | 217 | +1 | +9 |
| Class of 2024 | 216 | +2 | +9 |
| Class of 2023 | 214 | — | +7 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Indiana's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Indiana Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Download the official Indiana Class of 2027 Semifinalist list (PDF) — NMSC press release listing every Semifinalist by city and high school.
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Indiana?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 215 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in Indiana, you meet the Class of 2027 cutoff. Use the Selection Index calculator to check instantly, then read what happens next (the Finalist application is due in early October).
Indiana FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Indiana for the Class of 2027?
The Indiana Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 215, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -3 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 218.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Indiana?
A Selection Index of 215 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 710 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 750 Math would reach 215.
Is 215 a hard cutoff in Indiana?
Meeting it is enough: a 215 qualified. Indiana ranks #22 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Arizona and New Hampshire. The Class of 2027 Indiana cutoff is 7 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Indiana National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Indiana has ranged from 214 to 218. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.