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Exams
PRACTICAL EXAMS:
The Board administers the NIC Practical Exam. You must check the State Guidelines and the NIC Bulletin for exam information. All practical examinations are held at the Board Office.
Practical Re Exam Application
2023 Cosmetology Practical Exam Schedule
2023 Esthetic & Manicure Practical Exam Schedule
WRITTEN EXAMS:
North Dakota Laws, Rules & Regulations, and NIC Theory Exams are all computer based testing. These tests are taken at a designated testing location, not the Board Office. To register to take one of these exams, contact PSI Services at 1-855-579-4638 or at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ndcos. For more information, click on the bulletin link below.
Written Exam Candidate Information Bulletins
Study Materials for ND Laws & Rules Exams:
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made in meeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination should review the candidate information bulletin for instructions or call the ADA Services Team at 1-800-733-9267 ext 6750 for further information.
Special Arrangements Request Form