The Part I of the Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE) is a gateway many candidates have to clear. This guide walks you through the exam format, pass mark, syllabus, the chapters that carry the most questions, and how to drill it with free mock questions.
30 standalone MCQs (60 marks) testing core knowledge of estate agency legislation, regulations and practice. Pass needs ≥ 36 marks.
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Who needs this paper?
Anyone seeking an estate agent’s licence (individual) — typically those aiming to become a licensed estate agent or branch manager. A pass also qualifies you to apply for a salesperson’s licence.
Format & pass mark
A single 3-hour paper-based MCQ exam in two parts: Part I has 30 standalone MCQs (60 marks); Part II has 20 case-study MCQs (40 marks). You must clear 60% in each part separately.
- Questions: 30 MC
- Duration: Part of 3h
- Pass mark: 60% in each part
- Language: Bilingual
Syllabus — what to study
The exam mainly covers the following areas:
A suggested study plan (~3 weeks)
- Week 1 — Build the base
Read the official syllabus and the core concepts of each area for understanding, not rote memory. Do 20–30 questions a day in Study mode and read every explanation.
- Week 2 — Target weak spots
Focus on the heaviest-weighted areas, then use Drill mode to re-do only the questions you got wrong — the fastest way to plug gaps.
- Week 3 — Simulate the real thing
Run full timed papers in Mock-exam mode to get used to the Part of 3h pace and pressure. Aim to score comfortably above the pass mark before you book.
Practise EAQE Part I with free mock questions
Try the sample set and take our practice engine for a spin.
Insider tips
Study the latest EAA Examination Handbook and Syllabus — it defines exactly what each part covers.
Know the Estate Agents Ordinance, its subsidiary legislation and the Code of Ethics thoroughly.
Practise Part II case studies — applying the law to scenarios is what trips most candidates up.
Use mock examinations to get used to MCQ wording and timing (50 questions in 3 hours).
You must pass BOTH parts — balance revision so neither Part I nor Part II falls below 60%.
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