III exam dates, registration and slot booking
The Insurance Institute of India runs its exams in sessions. Each one has a registration window, then a slot booking window, then the exam days, then the result. Here is what is coming up, and how to get through each step.
Last checked: 13 November 2026
Next exam session
December 2026
- Registration
- 5 to 15 October 2026
- Slot booking
- 5 to 11 November 2026
- Exam dates
- 5 to 13 December 2026
- Result
- by 31 December 2026
Exams start on 5 December 2026.
Exams on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026. Scribe requests by 26 November 2026.
Dates are from the Insurance Institute of India’s official notices. Always confirm on the III website before you register.
Full calendar
Sessions in the next 12 months. A session leaves this list once its exams are over.
| Session | Registration | Slot booking | Exam dates | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 5 to 15 October 2026 | 5 to 11 November 2026 | 5 to 13 December 2026 | by 31 December 2026 |
How to register and book a slot
- 1Check the session dates on this page, then confirm them on the III website.
- 2Open the examinations section of the III website and sign in, or create your candidate account if you do not have one.
- 3Choose the papers you want to sit and pay the exam fee before registration closes.
- 4When slot booking opens, pick your exam centre, date and time. Book early: you choose from the slots still free.
- 5Keep the booking confirmation III gives you and note your centre, date and time.
- 6Sit the exam at your centre on the day you booked. Your score shows on screen when you finish.
Exam pattern
- Exam: 2 hours, online, multiple choice.
- Pass mark: 60% (75% for distinction).
- Result: your score shows on screen when you finish. The formal result follows later on the III website.
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Questions people ask
What is the last date to register for the next III exam?
For the December 2026 session, registration closes on 15 October 2026. Always confirm the date on the III website before you register.
How do I book a slot for my III exam?
After registering, you book a slot on the III website: your exam centre, date and time. For the December 2026 session, slot booking runs 5 to 11 November 2026. Booking early gives you more slots to choose from.
What is the III exam fee?
The fee is set by III and depends on the paper. Please check the current fee on the III website before you pay.
See the current fee on the III websiteWhen are III exam results declared?
Your score shows on screen when you finish the exam. For the December 2026 session, the formal result is expected by 31 December 2026, on the III website.
Can I reschedule my III exam?
Rescheduling rules are set by III and can change. Check the III website, or the terms shown when you book your slot, for whether and how a booked slot can be changed.
Is the III exam online or at a centre?
It is an online exam, taken on a computer at an III examination centre. You choose your centre, in India or abroad, when you book your slot.
How many credits do I need for Licentiate, Associate and Fellowship?
Licentiate needs 60 credit points, Associateship 250 and Fellowship 490. Each paper carries its own credit points, shown on its page here.
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