RE5 pass mark: 33 out of 50, and how to clear it
To pass the RE5 you need 33 of the 50 questions right. That is a pass mark of 65%. Each question has four options and one correct answer.
What 65% means in practice
You can get 17 questions wrong and still pass. That sounds generous until you remember that many questions test fine distinctions: who must do what, by when, and what is not allowed. Guessing on the detail is where people fall short.
Aim higher than the pass mark
Nerves and unfamiliar wording cost most people a few marks on the day. If you scrape 66% at home, you can fail in the venue. Aim for 75% or more on timed mock exams before you book.
How to raise your score
- Study by area, so you know exactly where your marks are going.
- Review every wrong answer the same day, and say out loud why the right answer is right.
- Re-test your weak areas a few days later, then again a week later. Spaced review is what makes it stick.
- Sit full 50-question mocks under time pressure so the real exam holds no surprises.
Check the exam body's current rules when you book, because they can change.
Questions people ask
How many questions must I get right?
33 of the 50 questions, a pass mark of 65%.
Is there negative marking?
Each question has one correct option out of four, and you need 33 right. Never leave a question blank.
What score should I aim for in practice?
Aim for 75% or more on timed 50-question mock exams before you book, to cover nerves on the day.
Keep reading
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