Series 63 Exam: How Many Questions Can You Miss?
Why "about": FINRA uses scaled scoring, and 5 of the 65 questions are unscored pretest items you can't identify. The numbers here are the published specs — treat the margin as a close approximation, not a guarantee.
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Tip: aim for a consistent 80%+ on practice material before booking — test-day nerves eat margin.
Series 63 exam at a glance
| Questions | 65 total — 60 scored, 5 unscored pretest |
|---|---|
| Passing score | 72% (≈43 correct) |
| You can miss | ≈17 scored questions |
| Time | 75 minutes |
| Fee | $147 |
| Run by | FINRA |
| Prerequisite | Firm sponsorship (Form U4) |
U1 Ethical Practices & Obligations is the heaviest-weighted unit at 15 of the 60 scored questions (25%) — the blueprint calls it "the single most-tested area" and the exam's "moral center"
Fees and passing scores verified July 2026 against official FINRA/NASAA specifications — including FINRA's January 2026 fee adjustment (many prep sites still show the old fees).
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