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FSBPT® NPTE-PTNational Physical Therapist Examination
The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE-PT) is the licensure exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and required by every US state licensing board for entry into physical therapy practice. The content outline was last updated in January 2024.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the FSBPT® NPTE-PT exam.
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 600 (on a 200-800 scale)
- Format & length
- 225 multiple-choice questions across 5 sections · 5 hours
- Voucher cost
- $485 FSBPT exam fee + $92 Prometric scheduling fee (≈$577 total)
- Prerequisites
- Graduation (or imminent graduation) from a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program; state licensing board approval to test
- Validity
- Passing score is permanent record; state license renewal on state-specific cycles (typically 2 years with state-set CE hours)
What’s tested
Key topics on the FSBPT® NPTE-PT exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official FSBPT® NPTE-PT exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Musculoskeletal System
- Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems
- Integumentary System
- Metabolic & Endocrine Systems
- Gastrointestinal System
- Genitourinary System
- System Interactions
- Equipment, Devices & Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Safety & Protection
- Professional Responsibilities
- Research & Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Examination & Evaluation
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Graduates of CAPTE-accredited DPT programs pursuing initial state licensure as a Physical Therapist. The NPTE-PT is the only path to PT licensure in the US.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
No US state licenses a physical therapist without the NPTE-PT. With a DPT now representing 3+ years of doctoral education at meaningful cost, the exam is the final filter between training and clinical earning. First-attempt pass rate hovers around 90% for US-educated candidates but drops sharply on retake — preparation quality matters.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,300 questions covering every objective on the official FSBPT® NPTE-PT exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
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No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
FSBPT® NPTE-PT articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about FSBPT® NPTE-PT
How many questions does the FSBPT® NPTE-PT bank have?
1,300 questions, organized into 14 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
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How current is the FSBPT® NPTE-PT content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
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