CII Exam Dates 2026
Plan your CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning around the right sitting. Below are the upcoming exam dates for every R0 module — also written R01/RO1, R02/RO2, R03/RO3, R04/RO4, R05/RO5 and R06/RO6.
R06 written sittings (2026)
R06 — Financial Planning Practice — is the only R0 module with fixed exam dates. It is a 3-hour written case study sat on a handful of set days each year. Cases are released to candidates roughly two weeks before the sitting.
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
January 2026 sitting
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
April 2026 sitting
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
June 2026 sitting
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
October 2026 sitting
The CII has confirmed four R06 sittings for 2026: January, April, June and a final sitting on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Always confirm the exact date and booking window on the official CII website before booking.
R01–R05 exam dates
R01 to R05 are multiple-choice exams delivered via remote invigilation or at Pearson VUE test centres. They can be booked on most working days throughout 2026, subject to slot availability. There are no fixed sitting windows.
| Module | Format | Available |
|---|---|---|
| R01 / RO1 | 100 MCQs, 2 hours | Year-round, weekdays |
| R02 / RO2 | 100 MCQs, 2 hours | Year-round, weekdays |
| R03 / RO3 | 50 MCQs, 1 hour | Year-round, weekdays |
| R04 / RO4 | 50 MCQs, 1 hour | Year-round, weekdays |
| R05 / RO5 | 50 MCQs, 1 hour | Year-round, weekdays |
How CII exam booking works
Pick your module
Decide between R01–R05 (flexible) or align study around an R06 sitting.
Book via the CII
Log into your CII account and choose remote invigilation or a test centre slot.
Sit and pass
Pass mark is 65% for R01–R04, 70% for R05; R06 requires 88/150 (≈59%).
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