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Indiana cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: Foundation preview

Practical: Not currently offered

Reviewed beta packages are state-specific practice. Foundation previews are general preparation only; not currently offered tracks are not available. Practice results never predict or guarantee passing.
WRITTEN EXAM

required

Indiana requires the PSI written licensing examination. The 120-item administration contains 100 general scored items, 10 state scored items, and 10 experimental unscored items.

Provider
PSI Services LLC
Questions
120
Time
120 minutes
Passing score
75%
Delivery
computer based
PRACTICAL EXAM

not required

Indiana does not schedule a separate board or PSI practical examination. A licensed beauty culture school administers a final practical demonstration for graduation; passing it with at least 75 percent fulfills the statutory practical-examination requirement.

Provider
Not confirmed
Total time
Not publicly confirmed
Passing score
Not publicly confirmed
Delivery
not confirmed

Sample question

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Indiana exam question.

ANATOMY

Which hair layer contains most natural pigment?

ACuticle

BCortex

CMedulla only

DFollicle wall

Reference: NIC National Cosmetology Theory content outline ↗

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

state boardIndiana Cosmetology and Barber Licensing InformationAccessed 2026-08-27contracted providerIndiana Cosmetology and Barber Written Examinations Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2025-05-27 · Accessed 2026-08-27state lawIndiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Statutes and Rules CompilationEffective 2023-07-01 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! Indiana is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.

! Indiana is recorded as not requiring a practical examination for this license, so this track is not offered as a launch exam-preparation track.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Indiana, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.