Number of Questions

Total Questions: 180

• Scored Questions: 175
• Unscored (Pretest) Questions: 5

Question Types asked in PMP Certification Exam: Multiple Choice, Multiple Responses, Matching, Hotspot, and Limited Fill-in-the-Blank.

Exam Duration

Total Time: 230 minutes (3 hours and 50 minutes)

Breaks: Two 10-minute breaks (optional, but the clock does not stop during breaks)

Passing Marks

Passing Score: The PMI does not publish the exact passing score. It is determined based on psychometric analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Background:

• Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent):
  • 60 months of project management experience
  • 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM Certification
• Four-Year Degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent):
  • 36 months of project management experience
  • 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM Certification

Exam Content Outline

• People: 42% of exam questions
• Process: 50% of exam questions
• Business Environment: 8% of exam questions

Rules and Policies

Identification: Valid, government-issued photo ID is required.

Exam Environment:

• No personal items allowed in the testing area.
• The test center or online proctor will provide necessary materials like a calculator or scratch paper.

Retake Policy:

• Candidates can take the exam up to three times within a year.
• Each retake incurs an additional fee.

Additional Resources

Preparation: Recommended to undergo PMP training courses, study guides, and practice exams.

Online Proctoring: Available for candidates preferring to take the exam from home.