RERA Practice Test — Topic-wise Questions for MahaRERA Exam
A RERA practice test is a targeted way to strengthen your knowledge of specific topics before attempting the full MahaRERA IBPS exam. Rather than doing a complete 50-question paper, topic-wise practice lets you identify and fix weak areas one section at a time. Below you will find practice questions from three key topic areas, followed by a link to the full adaptive mock test.
Topic 1 — RERA Act 2016 (Core Concepts)
Approx. 14 questions 28% of exam
The RERA Act 2016 received Presidential assent on which date?
1 May 2016
B. 25 March 2016
1 January 2017
1 May 2017
Explanation: The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 received Presidential assent on 25 March 2016. However, all 92 sections came into full force only on 1 May 2017. The date of Presidential assent and the date of full enforcement are two separate dates frequently tested in the exam.
Under the RERA Act, what consent is required from allottees before a promoter can make major alterations to sanctioned plans?
Simple majority (more than 50%) of allottees
B. Written consent of at least two-thirds of allottees
Consent of all allottees without exception
No consent required if OC has not been issued
Explanation: Section 14(2) mandates written consent from at least two-thirds (2/3) of the allottees before a promoter can make any major alteration or addition to the sanctioned plans, layout plans, or specifications of buildings or common areas. This is a key consumer protection provision.
Under which section are civil courts barred from entertaining disputes that fall under the RERA Act?
Section 59
Section 31
Section 43
D. Section 79
Explanation: Section 79 bars civil courts from entertaining any matter which the Authority or the adjudicating officer is empowered to deal with. This means allottees with RERA-related grievances must approach MahaRERA, not civil courts. Appeals from MahaRERA go to the Appellate Tribunal (MREAT).
This covers just 3 of 14 RERA Act questions. The full mock test has all 14 — adaptive, timed, with explanations.
A real estate agent facilitates a transaction in a project whose MahaRERA registration has lapsed. Which section does the agent violate?
Section 9(1) — unregistered agent
B. Section 9(2) — agent cannot facilitate transactions in unregistered/lapsed projects
Section 59 — applies only to promoters
No violation — lapsed registration is the promoter's problem
Explanation: Section 9(2) requires registered agents to only facilitate transactions in RERA-registered projects. A project with a lapsed or expired registration is not a registered project. Facilitating a transaction there puts the agent's own registration at risk, in addition to any buyer harm.
Which of the following is a registered real estate agent NOT permitted to do under MahaRERA?
Display their registration number in advertisements
Maintain separate records for each project
C. Facilitate transactions in projects that are not registered with RERA
Renew their registration before expiry
Explanation: Agents are specifically prohibited from facilitating transactions in unregistered projects. All the other options listed are either permitted or required. Displaying the registration number and maintaining separate financial records are both mandatory obligations under Rule 14.
The full mock test covers all 8 agent registration questions — with scenario-based questions that mirror the actual exam.
An agent is about to facilitate a sale of a flat in a project. The first thing they should verify on the MahaRERA portal is:
The number of complaints filed against the promoter
B. Whether the project's RERA registration is current and valid
The carpet area of the flat
Whether the agent's own registration is valid
Explanation: The first and most fundamental due diligence check is verifying that the project holds a current, valid MahaRERA registration. All other checks — complaints, carpet area, title — follow after confirming this basic requirement is met. An agent cannot legally facilitate any transaction in a project without valid registration.
For how many years back must a title search report cover the property history, as per MahaRERA's prescribed format for legal title reports?
10 years
20 years
C. 30 years
50 years
Explanation: MahaRERA's prescribed format for the Legal Title Report requires a search report covering 30 years of property history. This is meant to surface any historical claims, mortgages, disputes, or encumbrances that may affect the title. The title report must be uploaded by the promoter on the MahaRERA portal.
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Topic-wise Practice Guide
The MahaRERA practice test covers 7 distinct topics. Each topic has a different number of questions in the real exam and a different difficulty profile. Here is what to focus on for each.
RERA Act 2016 — 14 questions (28%)
The highest weightage topic. Focus on Sections 3, 4, 9, 13, 14, 18, and 79. Know the penalty amounts for non-registration (10%), false information (5%), and Section 61 catch-all (5%). Practise scenario questions on delay in possession and plan alterations — these are the most commonly tested application questions.
MahaRERA Rules — 10 questions (20%)
Maharashtra-specific rules that differ from the central Act. Know: registration fees (₹10,000 individual / ₹1 lakh company), registration number formats (P51800XXXXXX for projects, A51800XXXXXX for agents), portal URL (maharera.mahaonline.gov.in), quarterly update requirement (Form 2), and Conciliation Forum history (January 2018, 15 benches). These questions are largely factual and straightforward to score.
Agent Registration — 8 questions (16%)
Section 9 (registration requirement), Section 10 (agent obligations), registration validity (5 years), renewal (60 days before expiry), fees, deemed registration if Authority does not respond in 30 days, and the prohibition on facilitating in unregistered projects. Also covers agent ethics — dual agency disclosure, confidentiality of client information, and prohibition on discriminatory instructions.
Promoter Obligations — 6 questions (12%)
The 70% designated account rule is tested heavily here — what it can and cannot be used for, how withdrawals are certified (engineer + architect + CA), and what violations attract which penalty. Also covers the two-thirds allottee consent requirement for plan changes, the OC obligation at possession, and insurance requirements under Section 16.
Allottee Rights — 6 questions (12%)
Section 18 interest calculations are the most tested area here. Know that the rate is SBI's highest MCLR + 2% and that it applies symmetrically to both sides. Also covers: the 2-month window to take possession after OC, carpet area shortfall refunds under Section 14(2), the right to information under Section 19, and the association of allottees obligations.
Due Diligence — 4 questions (8%)
Understanding document types is the core skill here: Property Card (urban ownership), 7/12 extract (rural land), Encumbrance Certificate (charges and mortgages), Index II (registered transactions), Commencement Certificate (approval to build), and Occupancy Certificate (safe to occupy). Also covers carpet area vs super built-up area calculations and how to verify project registration status on the MahaRERA portal.
Sales and Documentation — 2 questions (4%)
Only 2 questions but they are usually straightforward. GST on under-construction residential property is 5% without ITC (post April 2019), 1% for affordable housing. TDS on property above ₹50 lakh is 1% deducted by the buyer. Stamp duty in Maharashtra is 6% (5% for women) on the higher of agreed price or RR rate. Section 24(b) interest deduction cap for self-occupied property is ₹2 lakh per year.
Recommended 3-Week Study Plan
This is the preparation schedule that most candidates who clear the exam on first attempt follow.
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Week 1 — Read and Understand
Read the MahaRERA Agent Handbook chapter by chapter. After each chapter, take the free daily challenge on RERAExam to test your understanding. Focus on Sections 3, 4, 9 in the first 3 days. Then Sections 13, 14, 18 in the next 3 days. Do not try to memorise — focus on understanding what each section means for an agent in practice.
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Week 2 — Practice Under Time Pressure
Take 4-5 full mock exams this week. After each one, review every wrong answer — read the explanation, understand the section, understand why the other options are wrong. This is where most of your learning happens. Also do targeted drills on whichever topic your mock test scores show as weakest. Aim to identify your 2-3 weak areas by the end of week 2.
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Week 3 — Reinforce Weak Areas
Take 3-4 more mock exams. Drill specifically on your identified weak topics using the drill mode. By the end of week 3, you should be consistently scoring 35+ out of 50 in mock exams. If you are, you are ready. Focus the last 2 days on the MahaRERA-specific rules (fees, formats, portal) which are easy marks that candidates often miss because they only studied the central Act.
The Numbers You Must Know Without Thinking
These specific numbers appear repeatedly across the MahaRERA exam. Know all of them cold.
70% — designated account minimum deposit from allottee collections
10% — maximum advance before registered agreement for sale (Section 13)
5 years — structural defect liability period from possession date
30 days — time to rectify structural defects after being notified
₹10,000/day — daily penalty for unregistered agents (Section 62) and non-compliant agents (Section 65)
5% — maximum penalty cap for agent violations (as % of property cost)
10% — maximum penalty for non-registration of project (Section 59)
5% — maximum penalty for false information in registration (Section 60)
2/3 — allottee consent threshold for plan alterations
60 days — window to appeal to MREAT from Authority order
30 days — deemed registration if Authority does not respond to agent application
5 years — agent registration validity
60 days before expiry — renewal application deadline
₹10,000 — individual agent registration fee
₹1,00,000 — company/firm agent registration fee
₹5,000 — MahaRERA complaint filing fee
MCLR+2% — prescribed interest rate for delay and payment defaults
2 months — allottee must take possession after OC offer
3 months — promoter must convey common areas after OC
20 hours — mandatory training before exam registration
3 attempts — maximum tries before re-training required
Frequently Asked Questions — RERA Practice Test
What is the difference between a mock test and a practice test for MahaRERA?
A mock test simulates the full 50-question, 40-minute IBPS exam in real exam conditions — same format, same timer, same topic distribution. A practice test or drill focuses on a specific topic or question type for targeted practice. RERAExam provides both: full mock tests that replicate the real exam, and topic-specific drills for weak area practice.
Is the free daily challenge sufficient to pass the MahaRERA exam?
The daily challenge (10 free questions per day) is useful for daily habit-building and broad coverage over time. However, the full mock exam experience — 50 questions under a 40-minute timer with adaptive difficulty — is what most closely prepares you for the real exam. Most candidates who clear the exam on first attempt use both the daily challenge and multiple full mock exams during their 2-3 week preparation.
Can I practise on my phone without downloading an app?
Yes. RERAExam works directly in your phone browser — no app download required. It is designed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) that you can add to your home screen for app-like access. It works offline once loaded, so you can practise between site visits or while commuting without needing a data connection.
What language is the RERA practice test available in?
RERAExam currently provides practice questions in English. The actual IBPS exam is available in both English and Marathi. A Marathi language option for the practice test is planned for a future update. Candidates planning to take the exam in Marathi should familiarise themselves with the Marathi terminology used in the official MahaRERA handbook.
Do practice test scores predict real exam performance?
Yes, with one caveat. If you consistently score above 70% in mock tests, you are very likely to pass the real exam. If you are scoring between 50-70%, you are close but need more targeted practice on your weak areas. Scores below 50% in mock tests indicate you need more fundamental study before the exam. The practice test explanations are the key — understanding why each answer is right is more valuable than the score itself.
Disclaimer: RERAExam is an independent exam preparation platform. It is not affiliated with MahaRERA, IBPS, or any government authority. Practice questions are written for preparation purposes and do not constitute official exam papers.