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Electrician Exam — IN

Journeyman Electrician Exam in Indiana

Everything you need to know about getting your journeyman electrician license in Indiana — licensing body, exam details, NEC edition, and study tips.

Exam Details

Licensing Body
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Exam Provider
PSI Exams
Code Edition
2020 NEC
Passing Score
70%
Question Count
80
Exam Fee
$50
Experience Required
4 years

Note: Requirements change — always verify current details with Indiana Professional Licensing Agency before applying.

Indiana Electrician License — What to Know

Journeyman Electrician license required for most electrical work throughout the state.

What the 2020 NEC Covers

The 2020 NEC is the foundation of the Indiana electrician exam. Key articles you must know cold: Article 100 (Definitions), Article 210 (Branch Circuits), Article 220 (Load Calculations), Article 230 (Services), Article 240 (Overcurrent Protection), Article 250 (Grounding & Bonding), Article 310 (Conductors for General Wiring), and Chapter 9 (Tables). Calculation questions based on these articles typically make up 30–40% of the exam.

How to Prepare for the Indiana Exam

Most successful candidates spend 60–100 hours studying over 4–8 weeks. Tab your NEC by article number so you can find answers in seconds, not minutes. Focus on voltage drop calculations (NEC 210.19 informational note), conductor ampacity tables (Table 310.12), and demand factor applications (Article 220). The Electrician Prep app includes 1,000+ NEC practice questions and a built-in voltage drop calculator — the same tools you'll use on the job.

Study for Indiana Electrician Exam

1,000+ NEC Practice Questions

Voltage drop calculator, full exam simulation, and question rationales — built for the 2020 NEC.