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.

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].

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].

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.

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.

PSI maintains testing locations across the region for Mississippi candidates:

Candidates who need to test outside these locations can submit an Out-of-State Testing Request form to PSI.

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.

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.

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.

Next step: verify your eligibility with MREC, schedule through PSI, and begin a study plan that covers both the national and state portions.