Welcome to the Indiana tests page, with resources on tests and testing services in Indiana in such areas as academic tests, professional licensing exams and driving tests.
Academic Tests
Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+) - All students in grades 3-10 must take the ISTEP+ assessment each year. It uses multiple-choice and applied skills questions to test students in language arts, math, social studies and science. An alternative assessment is available for disabled students.
Adult Education/High School Equivalency (formerly GED) - Indiana offers the GEC by examination to adults without a high school diploma. The test covers language arts, social studies, mathematics and science. Most questions are multiple choice but there is an essay in the language arts section. A minimum score of 2250 points is required to pass.
Professional Tests
Indiana Nursing Assistant and Nurse Aide Guide - Find information on the qualifications to work as a nursing assistant or nurse aide in Indiana.
Indiana Electrician Licensing Exam - Find out how to become a licensed electrician in Indiana.
Indiana Medical Assistant Certification Exam - Find information on how to become certified or registered as a medical assistant in Indiana.
Indiana Professional Counselor Licensing Exam - Find information on the qualifications to become a licensed professional counselor in Indiana, with NCE exam details.
Indiana Nurse Licensing Exam - Find information on the qualifications to become a registered nurse in Indiana.
Indiana Massage Therapist Exams and Licensing - Find information on what is required to become a licensed massage therapist in Indiana.
Indiana Life and Health Insurance Agent Exam - Find information on what is required to become a licensed life and health insurance sales agent in Indiana.
Indiana Plumbing Exams and Licensure - For information on licensing and testing requirements in Indiana to become a plumber.
Indiana Cosmetologist Exams and Licensing - Indiana requires cosmetologists to pass a licensing exam given by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology in order to receive a license to work in the state. Before applicants are eligible to sit for the exam they must have completed a minimum of 1500 hours of coursework.
Indiana Massage Therapist Exams and Licensing - The State Board of Massage Therapy requires massage therapists to pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) to receive a license. It is a computer-based test that includes multiple aspects of massage therapy including anatomy, ethics, professional guidelines and history. The exam fee is $195.
Indiana Real Estate Licensing and Testing - Real estate agents in Indiana must pass a computer-based examination to receive their license in the state. Candidates must have passed a state-approved pre-licensing course before they are eligible to take the test. Agents with a license from another state may receive a license by reciprocity and not take the exam.
Indiana State Auctioneers Exam - In the state of Indiana all would-be auctioneers must take an 80-hour instruction course from an approved provider and then take the Indiana State Auctioneer's Examination to be licensed. The test is four hours long and is administered six times a year in Indianapolis. The fee is $35.
Driver's Tests
Indiana Driving Tests - New drivers must hold a learner's permit before taking the driver's license exams. All drivers must pass a driving skills test, a vision screening and a written exam to get a license. The driving skills test is given by appointment only but walk-ins are allowed for the other two tests.
