NCENational Counselor Examination practice test
233 Academic Testing NCE practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.
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- 233
- Free samples
- 20
- Versions
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- Updated
- Aug 2025
Practice NCE in the simulator.
Study, timed and flashcard modes. Answers and explanations as you go, and your progress saves.
NCE, by the numbers.
Official specifications published by Academic Testing.
- Duration
- 225 min
- Questions
- 200
- Passing score
- Variable per form (modified Angoff method)
- Exam fee
- Fee varies by state licensing board; contact state board for specific pricing
- In the bank
- v1 (233)
Everything about NCE.
NCE · Academic Testing · 2019 Job Analysis
Exam information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing, plus what is in our question bank.
- Duration
- 225 min
- Questions
- 200
- Passing score
- Variable per form (modified Angoff method)
- Level
- Professional
- Question types
- multiple_choice
What NCE covers
6 weighted domains. Open a domain for its topics, and a topic for its objectives. Practice questions are tagged to these.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NCE earns the National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the Professional Counseling track.
- NCENational Counselor Examination
- NCMHCENational Clinical Mental Health Counseling ExaminationAlternative exam option for same certifications
How to study for this exam?
Use the NCE practice test alongside the official material below.
- NCE Content OutlinePDF · Free · 10 pages
Official exam content outline with detailed breakdown of six domains and task statements
- Candidate Handbook for State LicensurePDF · Free · 31 pages
Comprehensive handbook covering registration, scheduling, test administration, and policies for state licensure candidates
Handbook for candidates taking NCE as part of NCC certification application
- NCE Sample QuestionsWeb page · Free
Six official sample questions with answers demonstrating exam style and content
- NBCC Examination Preparation ResourcesWeb page · Varies
Directory of third-party study materials and preparation resources
- Pearson VUE Testing InformationWeb page · Free
Information about scheduling, test center locations, and OnVUE online testing
- OnVUE System Requirements and FAQWeb page · Free
System requirements, technical setup, and FAQs for online testing via OnVUE
What's changed on this exam?
Status and coverage changes that affect what you should study.
- Current status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update
- 2019-06
Who should take this exam?
NCE is typically taken by Graduate students in counseling programs, Entry-level professional counselors and Counselors seeking state licensure, among 1 other roles. Experience level: entry_level.
Three ways to practise
Study mode
Work through the bank at your own pace with the answer and explanation one tap away. Flag questions, add notes, bookmark the hard ones.
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Timed mode
A shuffled deck with a countdown that mirrors the real exam. Your score is saved to your attempt history.
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Flashcards
Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.
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