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National investigators' exam (NIE)

Support, guidance and information for people taking the national investigators' exam (NIE).

2024 exam dates

Exam dateRegistration
Tuesday 3 September
  • opens Wednesday 10 July
  • closes Wednesday 7 August at 6pm
Tuesday 19 November
  • opens Wednesday 18 September
  • closes Wednesday 23 October at 6pm

2025 exam dates

Exam dateRegistration
Tuesday 4 March 
  • opens Thursday 9 January
  • closes Wednesday 5 February at 6pm  
Tuesday 3 June 
  • opens Wednesday 2 April
  • closes Wednesday 7 May at 6pm
Tuesday 2 September 
  • opens Wednesday 9 July
  • closes Wednesday 6 August at 6pm
Tuesday 18 November 
  • opens Wednesday 17 September
  • closes Wednesday 22 October at 6pm

NIE candidate handbook

Information on the rules, syllabus, how to apply, details of the assessment process, and results and feedback. All candidates must read this handbook.

Supporting guides and policies

Previous exam results

See a breakdown and some demographic analysis of exam results.

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