NASAA/FINRA
Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law) Pass Rate 2026
Complete analysis of Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law) exam difficulty, pass rates, and strategies to pass on your first attempt.
Pass Rate Overview
~72%
Pass Rate
72% Pass
28% Fail
Difficulty Verdict
Moderately Challenging
Recommended Study Time
4-8 weeks
Typical Attempts
1-2 attempts typical
Why is the Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law) Pass Rate ~72%?
Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law)'s ~72% pass rate means roughly 28 out of 100 candidates fail. For a hard-difficulty NASAA/FINRA exam, this is in line with expectations. Success requires covering all exam objectives — not just the ones you're comfortable with. At $177 per attempt, failing is costly. The certification is valid for Ongoing, so investing in solid prep pays off long-term.
Top Reasons Candidates Fail Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law):
30%
Underestimating the volume of material to memorize and apply
25%
Weak quantitative/analytical skills in complex scenarios
20%
Not practicing enough with exam-format questions
15%
Poor study scheduling across multiple exam sections
10%
Burnout from extended study periods (6-18 months)
How to Beat the ~72% Pass Rate
Do This for Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law)
- Combines Series 63 + 65
- Must have passed Series 7
- 100 questions in 150 minutes
- Popular for dual BD/RIA reps
Avoid This
- Skipping practice problems in favor of passive reading
- Studying sections in isolation without understanding connections
- Ignoring ethics — it's tested on every finance exam
- Burning out by studying 12+ hours a day for months
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