Written Exam

The information on this page is for the written exam only. You must pass the NBCMI written exam in order to be eligible to take the oral exam. If you have already passed the written exam, choose  Oral Exam above for more information. 

Scheduling Your Written Exam

The National Board written exam is delivered by SMT - Prometric, a professional testing services provider. To find the nearest SMT - Prometric location, click below for a list of testing centers. If you decide you would like to test at a testing center please contact your program advisor for instructions on how to schedule and pay for your onsite exam.  

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The written exam fee is $175 and is non-refundable. The exam costs the same each time you take it.

About the Written Exam

The written exam is a multiple choice, computerized exam containing  51 multiple-choice, single answer questions.  The exam is only offered in English.  You will have 75 minutes to complete the examination. In addition to the number of examination items specified, a small number (five to ten) “pretest” questions may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These questions will not be scored. The administration of such non-scored experimental questions is an essential step in developing future examination's. You will receive your written exam results right away. To pass the test, your percentage score must be at least 75%.

Retakes: Candidates who do not pass the written exam may re-take the respective exam after a 3-month waiting period. The initial exam and re-test fees and application procedures are the same.  After 3 retakes you will be permitted 1 attempt per calendar year. You may take the exam online once,  but for all additional exams you are required to test at a testing center. You will be permitted to reapply and earn your Hub-CMI only one time after your original expiration date.  You should attempt the oral exam at least once before your first Hub-CMI expires.

Fees Expiration and Refunds Policies: The written exam fee is $175. Exam fees are non-refundable and an exam fee will expire after one year if the exam has not been taken.