FPGEE Exam Format and Scoring: Questions, Time, Passing Score and Attempts
Updated October 25, 2026
The exam at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 scored questions in a fixed, computer-based form |
| Testing time | 4.5 hours of exam time (about 5.5 hours total seat time) |
| Where | Pearson test centers in the continental United States |
| How often | Once a year (the 2026 exam was on October 15) |
| Passing score | A scaled score of 75 |
| Attempts | Up to 5 attempts to pass |
| Results | In your NABP e-Profile about 8 weeks after the exam |
What “scaled score of 75” means
Your result is not a simple percentage. NABP converts your raw performance to a scaled score so that results are fair across different exam forms, and 75 is the passing point on that scale. Because of this, there is no exact number of questions you must get right. A practical goal is to score comfortably above 70% on good-quality practice questions in every content area before exam day.
Because the exam is offered once a year
- Plan backward from the exam date. Registration for the October exam opened in May, and NABP set a purchase deadline in early September.
- Finish your FPGEC application, English test and education evaluation early. NABP says the evaluation takes about 12 weeks, and each resubmission can take another 12 weeks.
- After NABP accepts you, you have 2 years to take and pass the FPGEE.
- If you do not pass, you usually wait a full year for the next attempt, so it pays to be well prepared the first time.
The Pre-FPGEE practice exam
NABP sells an official practice exam called the Pre-FPGEE: 66 questions in 85 minutes, taken online, for $90 per attempt (up to 2 times a year). It gives an estimated scaled score right away. Many candidates use it once near the start of their preparation and once a few weeks before the exam to check their progress.
Dates, fees and rules change. Always confirm the details for your exam year on the NABP website.
Practice with FPGEE-style questions
Case-style questions in all four content areas, each with a detailed explanation of why every choice is right or wrong. Start with a free account, no card needed.