Question TypesMultiple Choice (single answer), Multiple Response (select all that apply), Extended Multiple Response, Extended Drag and Drop, Cloze/Drop-Down, Enhanced Hot Spot, Matrix/Grid, Trend items (NGN case studies)
FormatComputer Adaptive Testing (CAT) — Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsPrimary ID: government-issued photo ID with signature (e.g., driver's license or passport). Name must match Authorization to Test (ATT) exactly. Fingerprinting required at test center.
RenewalNot required -- NCLEX is taken once for initial licensure. Nursing license renewal is managed by individual state boards (typically every 2 years with continuing education requirements).
PrerequisitesMust have completed an approved practical/vocational nursing education program and received ATT (Authorization to Test)
Retake PolicyMust wait 45 days before retaking NCLEX. Most state boards allow unlimited attempts but may impose additional restrictions. Full exam fee required for each retake.
LanguagesEnglish