Minnesota exam at a glance
Scored questions
130
80 national + 50 state
Time
4 hours for both portions
Exam fee
$68
combo state + national; single portion $45
Pre-licensing
90 hours
completed at an approved school
Exam vendor
PSI
Who runs the Minnesota exam
- Licensing agency: Minnesota Department of Commerce - Real Estate
- Exam vendor: PSI
- Official handbook: candidate handbook / bulletin
The handbook is the document that governs your exam day. Read it once, end to end, before you book.
Exam format and scoring
- National portion: 80 - general portion, 2.5 hours
- State portion: 50 - 1.5 hours
- Time: 4 hours for both portions
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How close are you to a Minnesota pass?
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Minnesota real estate exam?
130 scored questions (80 national + 50 state).
How much does the Minnesota real estate exam cost?
The exam fee is $68 per attempt (combo state + national; single portion $45).
How many pre-licensing hours does Minnesota require?
90 hours. Courses I, II and III, 30 hours each; Course I before the exam, II and III before applying We do not sell pre-licensing courses.
Sources
- Minnesota Department of Commerce - Real Estate (accessed 2026-09-23)
- PSI candidate information bulletin (accessed 2026-09-23)