RES Exam Results: When They Release, Where to Check, and What Next

TL;DR: CEA states that RES examination results are released within four to six weeks after the examination. NTUC LearningHub, CEA’s appointed examination administrator, sends your Statement of Results (SOR) by email, so check the email address used for exam registration as well as your junk or spam folder. Results are not normally available immediately at the test centre. CEA’s official results and appeals page is the authoritative reference for the release process.

The practical process is:

1. Complete your scheduled paper or papers.
2. Wait four to six weeks from the examination date.
3. Look for the SOR email from NTUC LearningHub.
4. Download and save the SOR for your records.
5. Check the result for Paper 1, Paper 2, or both, depending on your sitting.
6. Contact NTUC LearningHub or CEA if the stated timeframe has passed and you have not received the notification.

The 2026 CEA examination schedule includes sittings on 14–15 March, 18–19 July, and 31 October–1 November. These dates indicate the examination window, not the result date; applying the four-to-six-week timeframe gives an estimated result period, but the email from NTUC LearningHub remains the controlling notification. CEA’s RES examination preparation page publishes the schedule and result timeframe.

Answer: RES exam results in Singapore are released within four to six weeks after the exam, and candidates check them through the Statement of Results emailed by NTUC LearningHub.

A pass requires you to meet the passing mark for each paper you take; passing one paper does not automatically pass the entire RES examination. The current examination format has two papers, and the stated passing mark is 60 for each paper, subject to CEA review. Your SOR should therefore be read paper by paper rather than by combining marks across both papers.

Exam component	Format	Duration	Passing requirement
Paper 1	Section A: 60 MCQs; Section B: 20 case-study MCQs	2 hours 30 minutes	60, subject to CEA review
Paper 2	Section A: 60 MCQs; Section B: 20 case-study MCQs	2 hours 30 minutes	60, subject to CEA review

A full sitting covers both papers. A modular sitting covers one paper, which can be useful if you prefer to spread preparation over separate examination windows. If your SOR records a pass for one paper and an unsuccessful result for the other, you generally retain the modular pass only within the validity period of your RES Course completion certificate. CEA’s RES examination FAQs state that candidates must pass the remaining paper before that certificate expires; CEA does not extend the course-certificate validity period.

For revision, use the RES Exam Guide to map your result to the correct paper and focus your next study cycle. Paper 2 includes the Estate Agents Act, including licensing requirements, regulations and CEA guidelines. You can also work through the Estate Agents Act topic page instead of revising every area equally.

Answer: Your RES result is assessed separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2, with a passing mark of 60 for each paper subject to CEA review; one passed paper remains useful only while your course validity is still active.

Passing the RES examination is an important milestone, but it does not by itself make you a registered real estate salesperson. CEA explains that candidates must also meet the registration criteria and be registered through a licensed estate agency before conducting estate agency work.

After receiving a pass, use this checklist:

• Save the SOR and your RES Course completion certificate.
• Confirm that your personal particulars and identity documents are current.
• Review CEA’s registration requirements, including academic qualifications, fit-and-proper considerations and any applicable work-pass or residency conditions.
• Approach a licensed estate agency if you intend to practise as a salesperson.
• Ask the agency to submit the salesperson registration application to CEA through the applicable process.
• Budget separately for registration charges; the examination fee is not the same as the salesperson registration fee.

CEA’s official Apply for Salesperson Registration page lists the registration charges applicable from 2026, including an application fee of S$60 and registration fees that depend on the registration period. Confirm the latest amount directly with CEA before payment because fees and administrative requirements can change.

Passing the exam also does not replace practical compliance knowledge. Before starting work, review the Estate Agents Act (Cap. 95A), CEA guidelines, advertising obligations, handling of client money and transaction documentation. These are operational requirements, not merely examination topics. The RES Course Guide can help you check the broader route from course completion to examination and registration.

Answer: After passing, keep your SOR, verify CEA eligibility, join a licensed estate agency and complete the CEA registration process; passing the RES examination alone does not authorise you to practise.

If you do not pass one paper, you normally retake only the unsuccessful paper rather than repeating a passed paper, provided your modular pass and course certificate remain valid. First check the SOR carefully to identify whether the issue is Paper 1, Paper 2 or both.

The 2026 examination fees published by CEA are:

Registration type	Papers taken	2026 fee, GST-inclusive
Full sitting	Two papers	S$512.30
Modular sitting	One paper	S$283.40

Before registering for a retake, confirm three dates: the date your RES Course completion certificate expires, the next available examination registration window, and the date of the examination itself. A passed paper does not remain available indefinitely. CEA’s FAQ explains that the modular pass is tied to the course-certificate validity period; if the remaining paper is not passed before expiry, the earlier modular pass is no longer valid and CEA does not extend the certificate.

If your course certificate has expired after multiple attempts, CEA’s FAQ states that you must retake the RES Course before sitting the examination again. This is different from simply paying a new examination fee. Contact your approved course provider or CEA if you are uncertain about the expiry date.

For the next attempt, analyse errors by topic and question type. Paper 2 candidates should give targeted attention to the Estate Agents Act and CEA guidelines, while still practising case-study questions under timed conditions. The Free RES Practice page is useful for identifying weak areas before booking another sitting.

Answer: Retake the failed paper as a modular sitting while your course certificate is valid; if the certificate expires, you may need to retake the RES Course before attempting the examination again.

An appeal is a separate marking review, not a substitute for a retake and not a request to see your answer script. If you believe your result may contain a marking or marks-recording issue, CEA states that an appeal must be submitted through NTUC LearningHub within five working days after results are released. The published appeal fee is S$87.20, inclusive of GST, and it is non-refundable. The review checks the marking and awarded marks; candidates are not shown their answer scripts as part of the process.

Common Questions

When are RES exam results released? CEA says within four to six weeks after the examination. NTUC LearningHub emails the SOR.

How do I check RES exam results if the email is missing? Check spam and confirm the email account used for registration. If the four-to-six-week period has passed, contact NTUC LearningHub or CEA rather than registering again immediately.

Can Singapore Permanent Residents take the RES examination? PR status alone does not guarantee eligibility. You must satisfy CEA’s prevailing education, fit-and-proper and registration requirements, so verify your circumstances with CEA before enrolling or applying for registration.

How long is the RES Course certificate valid? The course certificate has a defined validity period. You must pass the examination within that period; CEA’s official FAQs state that the validity is not extended. Separately, some qualification assessments accepted in lieu of the required academic qualification are valid for three years from CEA’s notification, which is not the same as the course-certificate validity.

Answer: For a suspected marking issue, appeal within five working days for S$87.20; for ordinary failure, use the next eligible retake and check both course validity and CEA eligibility first.

The safest way to manage RES exam results is to work from a dated checklist rather than wait passively for an email. Record the examination date, expected result window, course-certificate expiry and the next registration deadline in one place.

Timing	Action
Exam day	Complete the paper or papers and retain your registration details.
Weeks 1–4	Continue light revision, but do not assume a result or book an unnecessary retake.
Weeks 4–6	Monitor the registered email account for the NTUC LearningHub SOR.
On result release	Save the SOR and check each paper separately.
Within 5 working days, if needed	Submit an appeal through NTUC LearningHub and pay S$87.20 inclusive of GST.
After a pass	Confirm CEA registration eligibility and approach a licensed estate agency.
After an unsuccessful result	Check course validity, select a full or modular sitting, and revise the failed paper.

Keep copies of your SOR, course certificate, payment confirmations and correspondence. This is particularly important where a candidate passes one paper but needs more time for the other. Do not rely on an old social-media post or a previous examination cycle for fees, dates or appeal deadlines; CEA’s current pages and NTUC LearningHub instructions take priority.

For RES exam candidates, the Estate Agents Act falls under Paper 2 and covers licensing requirements, regulations and CEA guidelines. The Prepare app offers practice questions across all 13 RES examination topics, including the Estate Agents Act, so you can use your result to create a focused retake plan rather than restart preparation from zero.

Answer: Track the four-to-six-week result window, save the emailed SOR, act within five working days if appealing, and check course validity before arranging a retake or moving to CEA salesperson registration.