Nail Technician (Manicurist) in New Jersey

New Jersey licenses nail technicians as “Manicurists” through the State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling (Division of Consumer Affairs). The exam is administered by Prometric (through its IQT testing network) using National-Interstate Council (NIC) content. The written theory exam has 115 items (105 scored) with 120 minutes; New Jersey does not publish a passing percentage in its official candidate materials, so we don't quote one. You need 300 hours of manicuring instruction and must also pass a practical exam. New Jersey's official candidate materials are English-only and state no other exam language, so we do not claim a Spanish exam — our multilingual practice questions are a study aid. If you fail the first time you wait 15 days to reschedule; later retakes have no wait.

Testing agency

Prometric (via IQT); NIC content

Written-test languages

English

To pass

Theory: 115 items (105 scored), 120 minutes; official passing standard not published

Fee

Written exam $53 (retake $53); board license fee separate

Retake policy

First-time failers wait 15 days to reschedule; later retakes have no wait

Training hours

300 hours (manicuring)

Exam structure

Theory (written) exam + practical exam

State rules and fees change often. This table shows only facts confirmed from an official board or vendor source on the date noted; anything unconfirmed is marked “to confirm.” Always verify current requirements with your state board or its testing vendor before you register. Our practice questions are a study aid and never imply your state offers the exam in a language it does not.