Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 145
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- Scaled 75
- Exam fee
- $55
- Governing body
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
The Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam is the state licensing test required to become a licensed real estate broker in Indiana. It is administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission) and is taken by candidates who have completed the required pre-licensing education and want to represent buyers or sellers in Indiana real estate transactions.
Overview
The state-specific portion of the exam (50 scored items) is broken into five content areas defined in the official candidate handbook:
- The Indiana Real Estate Commission — 5 items
- Licensing — 9 items
- Real Estate Office Procedures — 7 items
- Statutes & Rules Governing Licensees — 17 items
- Statutory & Regulatory Requirements — 12 items
The national/general portion adds another 80 scored items covering broader real estate principles and practices, following Pearson VUE's national content outline.
Cost and registration
The Pearson VUE exam fee for the Real Estate Broker exam is $55. Candidates who pass then pay a separate $60 license application fee to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Reinstating a license that has been expired for more than 3 years carries an additional $120 reinstatement fee.
Exam format
The full broker exam totals 145 questions administered in a single 240-minute session: 80 scored items on the national portion and 50 scored items on the state-specific portion, plus a small number of unscored pretest items included within that total. A scaled score of 75 is required to pass each portion, and candidates who pass one portion but fail the other only need to retake the failed portion.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Indiana real estate broker exam cost?
The Pearson VUE exam fee for the Real Estate Broker exam is $55, and Indiana separately charges a $60 license application fee once you pass.
How many questions are on the national and state portions?
The national/general portion has 80 scored items plus 5 unscored pretest items, and the state-specific portion has 50 scored items plus 5 to 10 unscored pretest items.
What is the passing score on the Indiana broker exam?
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, working with Pearson VUE, set the passing score at a scaled 75 on each portion of the exam.
What happens if I fail one portion of the exam?
Candidates who pass one part and fail the other only need to retake the failed portion, and a passing score remains valid for one year from the date it was earned.
What are Indiana's continuing education and renewal requirements after licensing?
Indiana broker licenses renew every 3 years, and licensees must complete at least 12 hours of approved continuing education per CE year to stay current.
What education do I need before applying for an Indiana broker license?
Applicants must complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course before testing and then a 30-hour post-licensing course within 2 years of getting licensed, applying through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
Sources
- 1.Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE) — Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.PLA: Real Estate Licensing Information - IN.gov — Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Indiana Real Estate Content Outlines (Pearson VUE) — Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
- 5.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE)Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission)pearsonvue.com
- PLA: Real Estate Licensing Information - IN.govIndiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission)in.gov
- Indiana Real Estate Content Outlines (Pearson VUE)Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission)pearsonvue.com
- PLA: Real Estate Commission - IN.govIndiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission)in.gov
- Indiana Real Estate | Pearson VUEIndiana Professional Licensing Agency (Indiana Real Estate Commission)pearsonvue.com
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