The short answer
You need a scaled score of 650 on a 0–900 scale to pass the RCIS. It is a scaled score, not a percentage — there is no fixed 'percent correct' that guarantees a pass, because the bar is calibrated to each form's difficulty. Of the 170 questions, 20 are unscored pretest items, so answer every question with equal effort.
What "scaled score" means
Your result is reported on a scale from 0 to 900, and 650 is the line. Crucially, 650 is not 650/900 = 72% of questions correct. Scaled scoring converts your raw performance onto a common scale so that the standard to pass is the same regardless of which version of the exam you happened to get.
Why there is no fixed "percent correct"
Different exam forms vary slightly in difficulty. Scaled scoring equates for that: on a harder form, the raw number of correct answers needed to reach 650 is a little lower; on an easier form, a little higher. That is why chasing a percentage on random question sets can mislead you — a blueprint-matched, full-length practice exam is a far better readiness signal.
The 20 pretest questions
Of the 170 questions, only 150 are scored; the other 20 are unscored pretest items being trialed for future exams. You will not know which is which, so treat every question as if it counts.
What this means for how you practice
Because the pass bar is scaled, the useful question is not "what percent am I getting?" but "am I consistently passing full-length, timed, blueprint-matched mock exams?" Track your performance by domain against the RCIS blueprint so you know where the points are leaking, and read how hard the RCIS really is for the bigger picture.
If you do not pass
CCI allows candidates who do not pass to retake the exam after a waiting period. The specific interval and any re-examination fee can change, so confirm the current retake policy directly on CCI's site before you rebook.
Practice against the real bar
Blueprint-matched practice is what tells you whether you are over 650. Try free RCIS questions with explanations, or take the free scored diagnostic.
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What score do you need to pass the RCIS?
A scaled score of 650 on a 0-900 scale. It is a scaled score, not a percentage of questions correct.
Is the RCIS passing score of 650 a percentage?
No. 650 is a scaled score on a 0-900 scale, calibrated to the exam form's difficulty. It does not correspond to a fixed percentage of questions answered correctly.
What happens if you fail the RCIS exam?
You can retake it after CCI's required waiting period. The specific interval and any re-examination fee can change, so confirm the current retake policy on CCI's site before rebooking.