Mississippi real estate exam course and prep guide
The Mississippi real estate exam is a two-part licensing test administered by PSI Services LLC on behalf of the Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC), requiring candidates to pass both a national and a state portion within a 2-month eligibility window. Candidates who complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education can schedule the exam through PSI, and a structured real estate exam course can build the knowledge and confidence needed to pass both sections.
Exam structure and content areas
The exam divides into two portions, one testing national real estate principles and one testing Mississippi-specific license law, both taken in a single appointment. PSI develops the content with Subject Matter Experts — national experts write the national portion and Mississippi experts review the state portion — and the PSI real estate exam program[1] carries ARELLO accreditation for compliance with industry testing standards.
The national portion covers property law, real estate finance, contracts, agency relationships, and ethics. The state portion covers Mississippi license law, MREC rules and regulations, and state-specific forms and procedures. Candidates preparing for the exam can use the content outline in the MREC PSI Candidate Information Bulletin[2] as a study roadmap for real estate exam prep.
The Mississippi real estate licensing exam is administered by PSI Services LLC and consists of a national portion and a state portion. The salesperson exam has 80 national questions (2.5 hours) and 40 state questions (1.5 hours), with passing scores of 70% and 75% respectively. The broker exam has 75 national questions (2.5 hours) and 40 state questions (1.5 hours), with passing scores of 75% and 80%. The exam fee is $75 per attempt, and both portions must be passed within the same 2-month eligibility period. Five to ten unscored experimental questions may be administered, and the time taken on those does not count against the exam time.
Mississippi salesperson exam format and passing scores
The salesperson exam has 120 scored questions across two portions, 80 national and 40 state, with a combined 4-hour time limit. The national portion allows 2.5 hours and requires a 70% passing score (56 of 80 points), while the state portion allows 1.5 hours and requires a 75% passing score (30 of 40 points), according to the Candidate Information Bulletin[2].
| Portion | Questions | Points | Time | Passing score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 80 | 2.5 hours | 70% (56 points) |
| State | 40 | 40 | 1.5 hours | 75% (30 points) |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 4 hours | Both portions required |
Mississippi broker exam format and passing scores
The broker exam has 115 scored questions, 75 national and 40 state, with 4 hours of total testing time and higher passing thresholds than the salesperson exam. The national portion requires 75% (60 of 80 points) and the state portion requires 80% (32 of 40 points), per the Candidate Information Bulletin[2].
| Portion | Questions | Points | Time | Passing score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 75 | 80 | 2.5 hours | 75% (60 points) |
| State | 40 | 40 | 1.5 hours | 80% (32 points) |
| Total | 115 | 120 | 4 hours | Both portions required |
Candidates must hold an active Mississippi salesperson license for at least 12 months and complete 120 hours of broker pre-licensing education before sitting for the broker exam.
How to schedule the Mississippi real estate exam
After MREC approves the license application, candidates schedule the exam directly through PSI, paying a $75 exam fee per attempt that covers both portions.
PSI Services LLC is the contracted exam administrator for Mississippi real estate licensing examinations. Candidates schedule exams through PSI's website at candidate.psiexams.com or by calling 855-557-0620. PSI operates testing centers in Jackson, Mississippi, as well as Metairie and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mobile, Alabama, and Memphis, Tennessee, with additional locations available nationwide through an Out-of-State Testing Request form.
A separate $100 application fee is paid to MREC, per Mississippi License Law[3]. The MREC Applicants Hub[4] directs candidates to PSI for scheduling and exam-related questions. Registration fees paid to PSI are not refundable.
The Mississippi real estate licensing exam costs $75 per attempt, which covers both the national and state portions regardless of whether the candidate takes one or both. Retakes also cost $75 for one or both portions. Registration fees are not refundable and expire one year after registering.
PSI maintains testing locations across the region for Mississippi candidates:
| City | State |
|---|---|
| Jackson | Mississippi |
| Metairie (New Orleans) | Louisiana |
| Baton Rouge | Louisiana |
| Mobile | Alabama |
| Memphis | Tennessee |
Candidates who need to test outside these locations can submit an Out-of-State Testing Request form to PSI.
The Mississippi real estate licensing exam is administered by PSI at physical testing centers in Jackson, Mississippi; Metairie (New Orleans) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; and Memphis, Tennessee. Candidates can also request out-of-state testing by submitting an Out-of-State Testing Request form to access additional PSI centers nationwide. PSI offers both test center and online proctoring delivery options for real estate exams. The exam fee is $75 per attempt for both portions, and candidates should schedule through PSI's online portal. Registration fees are not refundable and expire after one year.
What to expect on exam day
Arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment for sign-in and identification verification. Candidates must present one form of valid, unexpired photo ID with a signature — accepted forms include a state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, alien registration card, or Canadian government ID, per the Candidate Information Bulletin[2].
A 15-minute tutorial precedes the exam and does not count against testing time. The exam may also include 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions, which do not count against the candidate's testing time. PSI provides scores immediately upon completion — pass notification appears on screen, and candidates who do not pass receive a diagnostic report showing performance by content area.
Candidates can cancel without forfeiting the exam fee if PSI receives notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. Failing to appear without canceling forfeits the fee.
Retake rules and eligibility windows
Candidates have a 2-month eligibility window from the date MREC approves the application to pass both portions, and only the failed portion(s) need to be retaken. The state portion allows a maximum of 2 attempts within the window, while the national portion can be retaken an unlimited number of times during that period, but both portions must pass within the same window, according to the MREC Rules and Regulations[5].
If a candidate fails the state portion twice, Mississippi License Law[3] requires a waiting period before reapplying: 3 months for the salesperson exam and 6 months for the broker exam. A candidate who tests unsuccessfully on a Wednesday can call PSI the next day and retest as soon as Friday, depending on seat availability. Each retake requires a new PSI registration at the same per-attempt fee.
Practice tests and study materials
PSI provides paid and complimentary study resources through its online store[6], including a mini-diagnostic and a national practice test that simulates the actual exam experience. The paid practice test includes 365 days of access. PSI also sells a study bundle with 1,150+ sample questions.
PSI, the official testing vendor for Mississippi real estate exams, offers a complimentary mini-diagnostic with free sample questions through its online store. PSI also sells a National Real Estate Salesperson Practice Test with 100 questions for approximately $22.82, along with a study and practice bundle containing more than 1,150 sample questions. The practice test covers the national portion only and does not include state-specific content.
PSI, the official exam vendor for Mississippi, offers a complimentary mini-diagnostic with free sample questions through its online store. PSI also sells paid practice tests, including a national salesperson practice test with 100 questions that simulates the actual exam experience.
PSI Services LLC, the official exam administrator for Mississippi, offers practice exams through its online store. The national salesperson practice test includes 100 questions simulating the actual exam experience and costs approximately $22.82, with 365 days of access. PSI also offers a study and practice bundle with over 1,150 sample questions and a complimentary mini-diagnostic with free sample questions. These practice tests cover the national portion only and do not include state-specific content. The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, available on the MREC website, provides a detailed content outline with topic percentages for both the national and state portions of the exam.
The Mississippi REALTORS® Institute offers in-person exam review courses in Flowood, MS, covering the national portion, state law, MREC rules, math review, MREC forms, and the Property Condition Disclosure Statement. Scheduled 2026 dates include June 28, September 27, and December 6, per the Mississippi REALTORS® Institute[7].
How to build an effective exam prep strategy
Passing the Mississippi real estate exam requires focused study on both national principles and Mississippi-specific license law, with practice testing to identify weak areas before exam day. MREC and PSI do not publish official pass-rate statistics for the Mississippi exam, so candidates should rely on thorough preparation rather than assumptions about difficulty.
The Mississippi salesperson exam consists of 80 national questions (2.5 hours) and 40 state questions (1.5 hours), with passing scores of 70% and 75% respectively. The broker exam has 75 national questions and 40 state questions, with passing scores of 75% and 80%. The national portion covers property ownership, financing, contracts (19% of the exam), agency (13%), property disclosures, and real estate calculations. The state portion covers MREC powers and duties, licensing requirements, trust accounts, broker responsibilities, and advertising rules. PSI offers official practice exams through its online store, and the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin provides a detailed content outline with topic percentages. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the appointment with one form of valid, unexpired photo ID, and may cancel without forfeiting the fee if notice is received 24 hours in advance.
A real estate exam prep course that covers both national and state content provides structure and accountability. Candidates should supplement coursework with real estate practice questions to reinforce concepts and build familiarity with the exam format. Time management matters on test day, so take a real estate exam practice test under timed conditions to ensure you can complete each portion within the allotted hours.
For the state portion, pay close attention to Mississippi license law, MREC rules, and state-specific forms. For the national portion, the Candidate Information Bulletin[2] provides the detailed content outline that defines what PSI tests. Broker candidates face higher passing thresholds and should adjust their real estate test prep to account for the additional rigor of the broker exam.
The Mississippi broker exam consists of a General (national) portion with 75 questions worth 80 points and a State portion with 40 questions worth 40 points, for a combined 4 hours of testing time. Passing scores are 75% on the General portion (60 points) and 80% on the State portion (32 points). The national content areas with the heaviest weighting are Contracts at 19%, Agency at 13%, and Practice of Real Estate at 12%. PSI, the state's exam vendor, offers a national practice test with 100 questions for a fee, and approved education providers in Mississippi offer exam review courses covering both national and state portions. The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, available on the MREC website, provides the full content outline for both portions.
Next step: verify your eligibility with MREC, schedule through PSI, and begin a study plan that covers both the national and state portions.
Sources
- PSI — Real Estate GuideGovernmentAugust 2026
- MREC PSI Candidate Information BulletinGovernmentAugust 2026
- Mississippi License Law (Rev 07-01-2026)StatuteAugust 2026
- MREC — Applicants HubGovernmentMay 2026
- MREC Rules and Regulations (Rev 02-21-2025)GovernmentAugust 2026
- PSI Online Store — RE Practice TestGovernmentAugust 2026
- Realtor Institute — PSI Exam ReviewGovernmentMay 2026