The 37th Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. For standard candidates, check-in for the first session of the second stage must be completed by 12:30 PM, and the examination runs from 1:00 PM to 2:40 PM. For the second session, check-in must be completed by 3:10 PM, and the examination runs from 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM. Be sure to distinguish the examination start times from the check-in deadlines, and verify the test center and examination category listed on your own admission ticket.
What time must you check in for the second-stage examination?
Standard candidates taking the second stage of the 37th Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination must check the separate check-in deadlines for the first and second sessions. Even after the first session ends, candidates must check in again before the second session begins. It is therefore best to plan your entire examination day in advance.
| Examination | Check-in deadline | Examination time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| First stage | By 9:00 AM | 9:30–11:10 AM | 100 minutes |
| Second stage, Session 1 | By 12:30 PM | 1:00–2:40 PM | 100 minutes |
| Second stage, Session 2 | By 3:10 PM | 3:30–4:20 PM | 50 minutes |
This timetable applies to standard candidates. Candidates approved for special accommodations, such as extended examination time, should check the schedule that applies to them individually.
In particular, the first session of the second stage begins at 1:00 PM, but check-in must be completed by 12:30 PM. Likewise, although the second session begins at 3:30 PM, candidates must check in by 3:10 PM. Do not plan your journey around the examination start time alone.
How much time is available for lunch if you take both stages?
The first-stage examination ends at 11:10 AM, while the check-in deadline for the first session of the second stage is 12:30 PM. This leaves an 80-minute interval. Candidates taking both stages on the same day should use this time for lunch and rest while allowing enough time to return to their designated examination room.
The first session of the second stage ends at 2:40 PM, and check-in for the second session closes at 3:10 PM. There are only 30 minutes between these times.
On examination day, it is helpful to follow this sequence:
If you take the first-stage examination in the morning, plan your lunch and rest break after it ends.
Check in for the first session of the second stage by 12:30 PM.
When the first session ends at 2:40 PM, prepare for the next session.
Complete check-in for the second session of the second stage by 3:10 PM.
The examination building or room may differ between sessions, so allow time to move between locations. Confirm your assigned test center and seat using your admission ticket and the instructions provided at the venue.
What subjects are covered in the second stage, and when does it end?
The Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination's second stage is divided into two sessions. The first lasts 100 minutes, and the second lasts 50 minutes. The final session ends at 4:20 PM.
Second stage, Session 1: Laws and regulations governing real estate agents' duties and real estate transaction reporting, brokerage practice, and the provisions of the Real Estate Public Law related to real estate brokerage.
Second stage, Session 2: Laws and regulations concerning real estate registration and disclosure, together with tax laws related to real estate.
Because the first session covers two subject areas in one sitting, plan your time carefully to avoid spending too long on either subject. The second session lasts only 50 minutes, so keep the scheduled finish time in mind as you complete your answers.
Check the subjects and examination durations applicable to your examination category. If you have been approved for special accommodations with a separate timetable, follow the instructions provided for your case.
What should you bring on examination day?
Prepare your admission ticket, an accepted form of identification, and a black felt-tip pen first. Before bringing a calculator or watch, check whether you need it and whether it complies with the examination rules.
Admission ticket: Check the test center address, candidate number, and examination category.
Identification: Confirm that the document and its format are accepted for the examination. A photograph or screenshot of an identification document cannot replace the physical document.
Black felt-tip pen: Bring a writing instrument permitted for completing the answer sheet.
Correction tape: Bring it if needed for answer corrections, but do not use it to alter personal information.
Calculator and watch: Check the conditions governing their use, and do not bring devices with communication capabilities.
If you bring a calculator, check the applicable rules in advance, including any requirements to clear the memory of devices with storage functions. You must also check the rules governing the possession and use of electronic devices, including smartwatches and wireless earphones, during the examination.
Where can you confirm your test center and check-in instructions?
The most reliable approach is to review your registration details and admission ticket on Q-Net, South Korea's official national qualification examination website, and consult the official examination plan for the 37th Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination. Rather than relying solely on a general timetable, compare the information with your assigned test center and examination category.
Follow these steps:
1. Visit Q-Net and check your registration details for the Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination.
2. Confirm the test center address and examination category on your admission ticket.
3. Review the session-by-session timetable and permitted-item rules in the official examination plan for the 37th examination.
4. Check your route to the test center and choose a departure time that allows you to arrive well before the check-in deadline.
The official examination schedule lists October 31, 2026, as the examination date and December 2, 2026, as the scheduled date for announcing the results. The period for submitting comments on the provisional answer key runs from October 31 through November 6, 2026.
On examination day, remember that 12:30 PM and 3:10 PM are two separate check-in deadlines. Confirm your own admission ticket and the official examination plan before leaving for the test center.
