Accessibility, Flexibility & Convenience

Examination

Easy accessibility is at the core of how members access ICCE exams across the globe. The ICCE aims at presenting learners with seamless flexibility and convenience in writing exams anywhere in the world.

Taking ICCE exams is flexible, convenient, and provides instant results. Exams for all levels, including the Specialization level are offered in the first week of every month — January to December. 

Examination structure

The Level I exam consists of 80 multiple choice questions which are all compulsory.

DURATION:
The duration of the Level I exam is two hours 

The Level II exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions which are all compulsory.

 DURATION:
The duration of the Level II exam is two and a half hours 

The Level III exam consists of 140 multiple choice questions which are all compulsory.

 DURATION:
The duration of the Level III exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

The Professional Specialization Level exam consists of 140 multiple choice questions which are all compulsory.

 DURATION:
The duration of the Level III exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Mode of examination

  • All ICCE exams are offered online via the Institute’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) platform all year round.
  • Exams for all levels are offered in the first week of every month— January – December
  • Exams must be registered and passed sequentially. That’s a candidate can move to the next level only after passing the preceding level.
  • ICCE exams are available and written in English only.

Exemptions Policy

The ICCE offers candidates an exemptions gateway. Based on a candidate’s previous qualification(s), the Institute reviews and awards exemptions in accordance with the standards of the Exemptions Policy. Kindly read more about our exemptions policy online.

Pass mark

The ICCE exams are marked over 100 points per paper and the pass mark for each paper is set at 50%.

Exams Results

ICCE exam results are released instantly after taking exams. Candidates receive an instant provisional result when they take ICCE exams.

Learners can always have access to their exam results via MyICCE.

English Language Requirement

ICCE exams are written only in English and hence require a good standard of English, as well as knowledge of the technical terms associated with the subject matter.

Examination Timetable

Exams for all levels are offered in the first week of every month — January – December

All ICCE exams are offered online via the Institute’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) platform all year round.

Examination Schedule 2025

JANUARY 2025
6 – 8

FEBRUARY 2025
3 – 5

MARCH 2025
3 – 5

APRIL – 2025
7 – 9

MAY 2025
5 – 7

JUNE 2025
2 – 4

JULY 2025
7 – 9

AUGUST 2025
4 – 6

SEPTEMBER 2025
1 – 3

OCTOBER 2025
6 – 8

NOVEMBER 2025
3 – 5

DECEMBER 2025
1 – 3