How to Pass the Indiana Real Estate Exam in 2026

Indiana's entry-level real estate license is called a Broker license. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE and regulated by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC). The current handbook lists 145 total questions and 240 minutes; use the current handbook and state outline for the question presentation and pretest-item details.

Step 1: Complete the 90-Hour Pre-License Requirement

Indiana requires 90 hours of IPLA-approved Broker pre-license education. Use the current course and IPLA instructions to confirm completion and exam eligibility.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

Total Questions: 145 total questions listed in the current Pearson VUE handbook

National Portion: 80 scored items plus 5 national pretest items identified in the current outline

State Portion: 50 scored state items plus 5–10 state pretest items identified in the Indiana-specific outline

Time Limit: 240 minutes (4 hours)

Passing Score: Scaled score of 75 on each portion independently

Exam Fee: $55 per attempt

Administered By: Pearson VUE

The handbook and state-specific outline distinguish scored items from pretest items. Follow the current Pearson VUE materials rather than assuming that every item shown contributes to the score.

If you pass one portion and fail the other, follow the current partial-retake instructions. The remaining portion and the license application must be completed within one year of passing the first portion.

Step 3: Study the Official Content Areas

Use the current Pearson VUE handbook and Indiana outline to organize study around property ownership and land use, transfer of title, valuation and appraisal, financing and settlement, agency and fiduciary duties, contracts, fair housing, real estate math, Indiana license law, disclosures, trust accounts, and other state-specific requirements listed in the current outline.

Step 4: Build a Focused Study Plan

Divide study time between the national and Indiana-specific outlines. Use practice questions to find weak areas, review missed answers, and verify Indiana-law details against the current official outline. Keep any score targets or pacing goals as personal study choices, not official exam requirements.

Step 5: Prepare for Exam Day

Schedule through the current Pearson VUE Indiana real estate page and use its live location and appointment instructions rather than a static city list.

Follow the current Pearson VUE handbook for acceptable identification, arrival, calculator, note-material, and score-report instructions. The registered name and identification must meet the current Pearson requirements.

After passing, follow the current IPLA application instructions and submit the required license materials through the official process.

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