RES Exam Registration, Eligibility & Fees: What to Know

Before you can sit the RES exam, there are a few gates to clear: you have to meet the eligibility rules, complete the compulsory RES course, and register for a sitting through the official exam administrator. This guide walks through eligibility, the course prerequisite, how registration works, the fees, and the exam schedule — so you know exactly what to do and what to budget. Because the authorities update rules, fees and dates from time to time, always confirm the current details on cea.gov.sg and res.ntuclearninghub.com before you commit.

Who runs the RES exam?

The property agency industry in Singapore is regulated by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). The Real Estate Salesperson (RES) examination itself is conducted by NTUC LearningHub, and you register for a sitting online at res.ntuclearninghub.com. Passing the exam is a key step on the path to becoming a registered salesperson — see our full guide on how to become a property agent in Singapore.

Are you eligible?

To register for the RES exam, you generally need to:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a minimum of 4 GCE "O" Level passes (or an equivalent qualification).
• Have completed the compulsory RES preparatory course with a CEA-approved course provider before you register for the exam.

The compulsory RES course

Everyone sitting the RES exam must first complete the preparatory course run by a CEA-approved course provider. It covers the syllabus you'll be tested on — land law, contract and agency, regulation and ethics, anti-money-laundering, stamp duties and property finance, and the practical side of transactions. The course qualifies you to register, but it doesn't guarantee a pass: most people who fail simply didn't practise enough afterwards. See how to pass the RES exam for the study plan first-time passers use, and how long to study for the RES exam to work out your timeline.

How registration works

Once you've finished the course and confirmed you're eligible, the process is straightforward:

• Complete the compulsory RES course with a CEA-approved provider.
• Register online at res.ntuclearninghub.com during an open registration window for the sitting you want.
• Pay the exam fee (see below). Remember only one submission is allowed per NRIC/FIN.
• Sit Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the scheduled dates.

RES exam fees

Beyond the RES course fee (which varies by provider), you pay an exam fee to NTUC LearningHub. The current fees, inclusive of GST, are:

If you pass one paper and fail the other, you re-sit only the failed paper at the modular rate — so budget for the possibility of a re-sit, and give yourself the best shot at a clean full sitting with a free timed mock before you book.

Exam format at a glance

Registration covers two papers, so it helps to know the structure before you book:

• Two papers, each 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Section A — 60 standalone multiple-choice questions.
• Section B — 20 case-study multiple-choice questions.
• You need 60% to pass each paper, and you must pass both. Fail one and you re-sit only that paper.

For the full breakdown, see our RES exam format guide.

Exam schedule and sittings

The RES exam runs roughly 3–4 times a year, with sittings spaced about four months apart. Papers are held over a weekend — Paper 1 on Saturday and Paper 2 on Sunday, each starting at 9.30am. The confirmed 2026 sittings are:

For the full sitting schedule plus the registration timeline — course deadline, Indication of Interest and payment windows — see our RES exam dates & schedule guide.

Venue and what to bring

The exam is held at SIM Headquarters in Clementi. Bring your NRIC/FIN for identity verification, arrive early, and check the admission details on your confirmation. For a step-by-step run-through of the day itself, see what to expect on RES exam day.

After you register: get exam-ready

Registering is the easy part — clearing 60% on both papers is what counts. The most reliable path is to practise a high volume of exam-style questions, review every mistake, and lock the numbers cold with our one-page cheat sheet. Drill questions by topic, confirm your readiness with full mocks, and you'll walk in prepared. Create a free account to get started — the first 15 questions in every topic are free.