Browse Mississippi Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
Mississippi Commercial General Building Contractor (NASCLA) Exam Prep
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Choose Plan & EnrollGetting your Mississippi contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Mississippi classification that requires a state board exam — currently 2 courses across Building / General Contractor. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169. Many Mississippi classifications also require passing a separate Business & Law exam — and that course is included free with any trade course in your cart for the matching term.
Who licenses contractors in Mississippi
These are the Mississippi classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Building / General Contractor | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Adopted building code (IBC / IRC) |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Mississippi board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Mississippi
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Mississippi trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Mississippi classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Mississippi test.
Mississippi contractor licensing — FAQ
Who licenses contractors in Mississippi?
Two boards. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) handles commercial general and specialty contractors (projects of $50,000 or more), and the Mississippi Residential Builders Commission (MRBC) handles residential builders and home-improvement contractors (projects of $10,000 or more).
What exams does Mississippi require?
A Mississippi Business and Law exam (50 questions, 120 minutes – you must answer 35 correctly, a 70%) plus a trade exam. For commercial and residential general contractors, the NASCLA Accredited Examination serves as the trade exam.
Tell me about the Mississippi NASCLA trade exam.
It is an open-book exam drawing on 23 approved reference books, with a 5.5-hour limit. There are 125 questions of which 115 are scored, and you must answer 81 of the 115 correctly – a 70% – to pass.
Are the Mississippi exams open book?
The NASCLA trade exam is open book, so fast, well-tabbed reference navigation is decisive. Confirm the current reference list and content outlines for both the trade and Business and Law exams before you test.
How long should I study for the Mississippi exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.