The SIE exam: format, passing score, registration and scheduling
There are 85 questions on the SIE exam, 75 scored and 10 unscored, and you have 1 hour and 45 minutes to answer them. The SIE exam passing score is 70 on a scaled range of 0 to 100. You register with FINRA, which opens a 120-day window, and then schedule your appointment with Prometric at a test center or online.
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How many questions are on the SIE exam?
How many questions is the SIE exam? FINRA’s answer has two numbers: 75 scored multiple-choice items with four answer choices each, plus 10 unscored items mixed in, for 85 items in total. You cannot tell which ones are unscored, so give each the same care.
Source: FINRA — SIE Content Outline (PDF). Checked 18 October 2026.
How long is the SIE exam?
How long is the SIE exam? The exam time is 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you wonder how long is SIE exam day in total, add check-in: FINRA asks you to arrive at a test center, or check in online, 30 minutes before your appointment.
The clock does not stop. At a test center, breaks are only for the restroom and your exam timer will not pause; online, the time for unscheduled breaks and security checks is deducted from your exam time.
Source: FINRA — Prepare for Your Test Center Appointment. Checked 18 October 2026.
SIE exam passing score and results
The passing score is 70 on a scale of 0 to 100. That is a scaled score, placed on a common scale through equating, not a simple 70% of questions correct, and FINRA does not publish how many correct answers it takes.
You get your pass/fail status on screen right after the exam, plus a printed copy at a test center. If you fail, FINRA adds performance feedback that shows where to focus before your next attempt.
Source: FINRA — SIE Exam and Exam Restructuring FAQ. Checked 19 October 2026.
SIE exam pass rate
FINRA does not publish an SIE exam pass rate on its SIE page, FAQ or content outline, which we checked. Any SIE exam passing rate you find on other websites is not an official FINRA figure, and we do not repeat one here.
What you can measure is your own readiness: compare your section results on timed practice with the weights in FINRA’s outline.
Source: FINRA — SIE Exam and Exam Restructuring FAQ. Checked 19 October 2026.
SIE exam registration: how to register for SIE exam
FINRA SIE exam registration is called enrollment. To register for SIE exam testing as an individual, create a FINRA account, enroll for the SIE and pay by credit card, debit card or ACH, or redeem a voucher from a firm. ACH payments can take up to 48 hours to process, and FINRA does not refund an enrollment once payment has gone through.
Your SIE exam registration is valid for 120 calendar days. FINRA then emails you a confirmation with your T-ID or U-ID, which you need together with your first and last name to book at Prometric.
Source: FINRA — Test Enrollment Services System (TESS) FAQ. Checked 19 October 2026.
How to schedule SIE exam appointments
To schedule SIE exam appointments you need an open enrollment window. You then book through Prometric’s scheduling page or by phone with Prometric at (800) 578-6273. For online testing, the SIE is open to any candidate with an open enrollment window.
Your FINRA SIE exam schedule has one fixed rule: you must test within your 120-day window. FINRA encourages you to book as far ahead as possible to get the date you want.
Source: FINRA — User Guide for Enrolling Individuals for the SIE. Checked 19 October 2026.
SIE exam dates 2026
There are no fixed SIE exam dates in 2026 or any other year. You pick an available appointment within your 120-day window, and availability varies by test center location. If you search for SIE exam dates, what you are really checking is open Prometric slots near you or online.
Source: FINRA — Schedule an Exam. Checked 19 October 2026.
Rescheduling, cancelling and retakes
Change or cancel at least 10 business days ahead to avoid fees. Within 3 to 10 business days the SIE fee is $50; within 2 business days, or if you do not show up, you lose the $100 exam fee. FINRA has no hardship policy.
If you fail, you wait 30 days after the first and second attempts and 180 days after the third and later attempts. Under Regulatory Notice 26-18 these waits drop to 15 and 60 calendar days from January 19, 2027.
Source: FINRA — Reschedule or Cancel Your Appointment. Checked 19 October 2026.
SIE exam: questions people ask
How many questions are on the SIE exam?
85: 75 scored and 10 unscored multiple-choice items. Source: FINRA SIE Content Outline, checked 18 October 2026.
How long is SIE exam time?
1 hour and 45 minutes, plus 30 minutes for check-in. Source: FINRA, checked 18 October 2026.
What is the SIE exam passing score?
70 on a scale of 0 to 100. Source: FINRA SIE FAQ, checked 19 October 2026.
What is the SIE exam pass rate?
FINRA does not publish one on the pages checked, 18 and 19 October 2026.
How long do I have to take the SIE after I enroll?
120 calendar days. Source: FINRA TESS FAQ, checked 19 October 2026.
Can I reschedule the SIE exam for free?
Yes, if you do it at least 10 business days ahead. Later changes cost $50, or the full $100 within 2 business days. Source: FINRA, checked 19 October 2026.
How soon can I retake the SIE?
After 30 days for the first and second failed attempts, 180 days after the third; from January 19, 2027, 15 and 60 calendar days. Source: FINRA, checked 18 and 19 October 2026.
