What is the SIE exam passing score?
Verified from FINRA, last checked 2026-04-24. Quick answer below, then the full breakdown.
The SIE passing score is 70%, meaning you need at least 53 correct out of 75 scored questions. The exam also includes 10 unscored pretest questions for a total of 85, but only the 75 operational questions count toward your result.
The SIE exam requires a minimum score of 70% to pass. Here is how the scoring works:
Scored Questions: 75
Pretest Questions: 10 (not scored)
Total Questions: 85
Questions Needed to Pass: 53 out of 75 (70%)
The pretest questions are randomly distributed throughout the exam. You will not know which ones do not count, so treat every question as if it matters.
There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question even when you are unsure.
Verified from FINRA. Last checked 2026-04-24.
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