APT examinations

The DC version of the APT examination is examined by a one hour 60 multiple choice question examination (in 3 units of 20 questions).

The DC and DB APT examination is examined by a one and a half hour multiple choice examination (in units of 20, 35 and 35 questions).

The nominal pass mark for all units is 70%.

Registration and Examination Entry Forms

Private examination facilities

These facilities are provided to make the examination as widely and flexibly available as possible. Small groups of candidates may sit the examination on one of the dates and times as above but at a location specially organised for them by someone other than PMI.

The organiser will be responsible for submitting the form and correct remittance (the entrance fee is £90/105 per candidate in 2008 (depending on the versions), please note that there is a minimum fee per centre based on 10 candidates, ie £900/1050), setting up the examination centre and room and contact with candidates, a PMI invigilator will conduct the examination. The examination may also be made available to small groups of candidates at any location in the UK on any working day between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Fees and responsibilities are as described in the paragraph above.

Four weeks notice will be required.

Click here to download a copy of the registration and examination entry   form for "on demand" private examinations in 2008.

If you are interested in arranging one of these examinations please contact Qualifications and Student Services: education@pensions-pmi.org.uk  

Centres

For the public examinations there are usually centres available in the following locations:

London
Bristol
Birmingham
Manchester
Edinburgh
Leeds

Fees

The fees for 2008 are shown below:

DC only version
All three units £90
1 or 2 units £45 each

DB & DC version
All three units £105
1 or 2 units £50 each

Fees

The fees for 2009 are shown below:

DC only version
All three units £95
1 or 2 units £50 each

DB & DC version
All three units £110
1 or 2 units £55 each

Examination grades

There is only one grade of pass (Grade P on the result notification).

Examination Regulations

It is a condition of acceptance of an examination entry that candidates carefully read the examination regulations and agree to abide by them. The examination regulations are attached to the examination entry form and further instructions to candidates pertaining to the conduct of the examination are sent with the admission permit. Copies for the current session can also be found below.

2008 Examination Regulations

Withdrawal from examinations

Candidates who wish to withdraw from an examination must do so in writing. Depending on the circumstances and timing of the withdrawal candidates may be entitled to a partial refund of the examination entry fee. Full details can be found in the regulations above.

Liability

In all circumstances, the PMI’s liability is limited to a complete refund of the entry fee paid for the exam concerned.

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