RES Exam Questions Explained

RES exam at a glance

Facts re-checked on cea.gov.sg on 11 Nov 2026. CEA can change them; confirm there before you book. RESPrep is independent and not affiliated with CEA.

Who runs the RES exam?

The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) sets the Real Estate Salesperson (RES) exam and its syllabus. NTUC LearningHub runs it for CEA: registration, payment, results and appeals.

Source: CEA, Apply for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

What is the RES exam format?

Two papers, each 2.5 hours, sat on paper. Each paper has Section A, 60 multiple-choice questions (60 marks), and Section B, 20 multiple-choice questions on one or two case studies (40 marks). Paper 1 covers Competency Units 1 and 2; Paper 2 covers Competency Units 3 and 4.

Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

What is the pass mark?

60 out of 100 in each paper, subject to review by CEA. Each paper is passed on its own: pass one and you re-sit only the other while your RES course certificate is valid.

Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

How much is the exam fee?

S$512.30 for a full sitting (both papers), or S$283.40 for one paper if you have already passed the other, including GST. CEA says fees may change without notice.

Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

How do I book a seat?

First finish a RES course and hold a valid Certificate of RES Course Completion (valid for two years). Stage 1: indicate interest on GovEntry with Singpass during a short window; one submission per NRIC/FIN, shortlisted first come, first served. Stage 2: if shortlisted, NTUC LearningHub emails you to register and pay on its website by a deadline.

Source: CEA, Apply for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

When is the next sitting?

CEA lists these sittings (checked 12 Nov 2026): March 2027: Paper 1 Sat 13 Mar 2027, Paper 2 Sun 14 Mar 2027; July 2027: Paper 1 Sat 17 Jul 2027, Paper 2 Sun 18 Jul 2027; October 2027: Paper 1 Sat 30 Oct 2027, Paper 2 Sun 31 Oct 2027. CEA may move dates without notice.

Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

Which syllabus applies?

Exams from 1 Jan 2027 follow CEA's RES Examination Syllabus 2027 (version 1.0). Exams in 2025 and 2026 used the earlier syllabus.

Source: CEA, Prepare for the RES examination, checked 11 Nov 2026

When are results released?

CEA releases results within 4 to 6 weeks of the exam: for the October / November 2026 sitting, about 28 Nov to 13 Dec 2026. NTUC LearningHub emails your Statement of Results. An appeal must be filed within 5 working days of the release and costs S$87.20 including GST.

Source: CEA, RES examination results and appeals, checked 11 Nov 2026

How long is a pass valid?

Two years. Within two years of passing, you must apply for registration as a salesperson through a licensed estate agent; after that, you retake the course and the exam.

Source: CEA, RES examination results and appeals, checked 11 Nov 2026