How many questions are on the Indiana real estate exam?▼
The Indiana real estate broker exam has 145 questions total: an 85-question national portion (80 scored + 5 unscored pretest, 150 minutes) and a 60-question state portion (50 scored + 10 unscored pretest, 90 minutes) - about 4 hours of total seat time. This is the updated Pearson VUE structure; the older '125 questions' figure is from the retired PSI era.
What is the passing score for the Indiana real estate exam?▼
You need a scaled score of 75 on each portion, passed independently (roughly 60 of 80 scored national questions and 38 of 50 scored state questions). If you fail one portion, you only retake that portion.
How much does the Indiana real estate exam cost?▼
The exam fee is $55 per attempt, paid to Pearson VUE (the old $53 fee was PSI-era pricing). The PLA license application fee is $60 (nonrefundable), and IdentoGO fingerprinting costs about $38.20.
How many hours of pre-license education are required in Indiana?▼
Indiana requires 90 hours of pre-license education for the entry-level broker license, structured as three 30-hour modules from an approved provider. (Indiana's entry-level license is called 'broker' - there is no salesperson license.)
What is the IPLA and what role does it play in Indiana real estate licensing?▼
The IPLA (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency), together with the Indiana Real Estate Commission, regulates real estate professionals in Indiana. It oversees licensing requirements, approves education providers, processes applications, and enforces license law (IC 25-34.1).
Who administers the Indiana real estate exam and how do I schedule it?▼
Pearson VUE administers the Indiana exam - it replaced PSI in early 2025, so ignore older instructions pointing to psiexams.com. After completing your 90-hour course, schedule through Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com); testing is in person at Pearson VUE test centers.
What Indiana-specific topics are covered on the state exam?▼
Key Indiana topics include Indiana License Law (IC 25-34.1), Real Estate Commission rules, agency disclosure requirements, Indiana seller disclosure forms, property condition disclosure, lead-based paint requirements, and trust account regulations. The state portion has 50 scored questions.
What is Indiana's exam retake policy?▼
Retakes are unlimited as long as you pass within 1 year of completing your pre-licensing education. You must wait 24 hours between attempts, pay $55 each time, and you only retake the portion you failed.
Does Indiana require fingerprinting for a real estate license?▼
Yes. Indiana requires a state and FBI criminal background check via IdentoGO fingerprinting (about $38.20 using the IPLA service code), and the PLA application requires disclosure of any criminal history.
What post-licensing and continuing education does Indiana require?▼
New brokers complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within their first 2 years, in lieu of CE for that period. After that, continuing education is 12 hours per year (July 1 - June 30), totaling 36 hours per 3-year renewal cycle. Managing brokers must make 4 of their 12 annual hours managing-broker-specific.
Can I use a calculator on the Indiana real estate exam?▼
An on-screen calculator is provided, and you may also bring a silent, hand-held, solar- or battery-powered, non-programmable calculator with no paper tape and no alphabetic keyboard.
How do I become a managing broker in Indiana?▼
You need 3 years of active experience as an Indiana broker, completion of a 24-hour managing broker course, and a passing score on the managing broker exam at Pearson VUE ($55). Managing brokers must also complete 4 managing-broker-specific CE hours out of their 12 annual hours.