Uttar Pradesh RERA Certification Exam Question Paper (Solved + Practice)
The Uttar Pradesh RERA certification exam is conducted by Uttar Pradesh RERA's notified training institutes. It is a multiple-choice paper answered against a clock on the final day of the training. UP RERA has not published a confirmed question count, duration, pass mark, attempt limit or re-enrolment rule - confirm those on up-rera.in. Below you will find solved sample questions in the same pattern as the real exam, plus an explanation of why previous year papers alone are not enough preparation.
Uttar Pradesh RERA Exam - Solved Sample Questions
These questions are written in the same format and difficulty level as the actual certification exam for Uttar Pradesh RERA certification. Each question includes the correct answer and an explanation.
Question 1 RERA Act 2016
Under Section 3 of the RERA Act 2016, a real estate project is exempt from registration if it meets which of the following conditions?
Explanation: Section 3 exempts projects where EITHER the land area is <=500 sq.m. OR the number of apartments (across all phases) is =8. A project that received an Occupancy Certificate before the Act came into force (1 May 2017) is also exempt.
Question 2 Agent Registration
What is the daily penalty for a real estate agent who facilitates a property transaction without a valid Uttar Pradesh RERA registration?
Explanation: Section 62 of the RERA Act prescribes a penalty of Rs. 10,000 per day for unregistered agents. This accumulates until compliance, subject to a maximum cap of 5% of the cost of the property involved in the transaction.
Question 3 Promoter Obligations
A promoter collects Rs.50 lakhs from allottees for a registered project. What is the minimum amount that must be deposited into the designated bank account under Section 4 of the RERA Act?
Explanation: Section 4(2)(l)(D) requires the promoter to deposit 70% of all amounts realised from allottees into a separate designated bank account. This money can only be withdrawn for land and construction costs, certified by an engineer, architect, and CA proportionate to construction completed.
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Question 4 Allottee Rights
A buyer's possession has been delayed by 14 months. Under Section 18 of the RERA Act, at what rate is the promoter liable to pay interest for the delay?
Explanation: Section 18 and the Uttar Pradesh Rules prescribe interest at SBI MCLR + 2% per annum on the amount paid, for every month of delay. The same rate applies symmetrically - if the buyer delays payment, they pay MCLR + 2% to the promoter.
Question 5 Uttar Pradesh RERA Portal
Before facilitating the sale of a property, a real estate agent must verify which of the following on the Uttar Pradesh RERA portal?
Explanation: Section 9(2) requires a registered agent to only facilitate transactions in RERA-registered projects. Before any sale, the agent must verify the Uttar Pradesh RERA project registration number on the official Uttar Pradesh RERA portal to confirm it is active, not expired, revoked, or lapsed.
Question 6 Agent Responsibilities
A real estate agent's Uttar Pradesh RERA registration is valid for how long, and must be renewed how many days before expiry?
Explanation: Rule 12(4) states that agent registration is valid for 5 years. Rule 13(1) requires renewal applications to be submitted at least 60 days before the registration expires. The renewal process requires the same documents and fees as the original application.
Question 7 Due Diligence
What is the maximum advance a promoter can collect from a buyer before executing a registered Agreement for Sale?
Explanation: Section 13(1) clearly prohibits promoters from accepting more than 10% of the cost of the apartment, plot, or building as an advance or application fee before executing a registered agreement for sale with the allottee.
Question 8 Penal Provisions
Under Section 59 of the RERA Act, what is the maximum penalty for a promoter who fails to register a project that is required to be registered?
Explanation: Section 59(1) prescribes a penalty of up to 10% of the estimated cost of the real estate project for failure to register. If the promoter continues the violation after the penalty order, Section 59(2) provides for imprisonment of up to 3 years, or fine up to 10%, or both.
Why Previous Year Papers Are Not Enough
Questions do not repeat exactly
The examiner changes the question wording and option order every exam cycle. Memorising previous year answers will not help if the same concept appears in a different form. You need to understand the principle, not the answer.
Time pressure is the hidden challenge
Our timed mock gives you 50 questions in 40 minutes - 48 seconds each. Agents who read past papers without timing themselves routinely run out of time in the real exam. The clock is its own obstacle.
Pattern understanding matters more than content recall
The exam tests application, not memory. A Section 18 question may describe a buyer whose possession is delayed and ask what options are available. You need to apply the section to the facts, not only remember that Section 18 exists.
You only know you are ready when you score consistently
A PDF of past questions cannot tell you your score, identify your weak topics, or adjust to what you get wrong. Without feedback on your actual performance, you are guessing at your readiness - which is exactly the wrong place to be with a 31 December 2026 deadline to meet.
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Complete Topic-wise Sample Questions with Explanations
The questions below reflect the style and difficulty of the actual Uttar Pradesh RERA exam. Each includes a full explanation citing the relevant section.
Question 1 RERA Act 2016 - Section 3
Project A has 6 apartments on a 490 sq.m. plot. Project B has 9 apartments on a 490 sq.m. plot. Project C has 7 apartments on a 510 sq.m. plot. Which of these require Uttar Pradesh RERA registration?
- Only Project A
- B. Only Projects B and C
- All three projects
- None - all are below 500 sq.m.
Explanation: Section 3 exempts projects where EITHER the plot area does not exceed 500 sq.m. OR the apartments do not exceed 8. Project A: 6 units - AND 490 sq.m. - exempt. Project B: 9 units fails the <=8 condition - must register. Project C: 7 units - but 510 sq.m. fails the <=500 condition - must register. Answer: B and C.
Question 2 Agent Registration - Section 62
An agent facilitates the sale of a Rs.80 lakh flat without Uttar Pradesh RERA registration. For how long has the violation continued - assume 60 days. What is the maximum penalty?
- Rs.6,00,000 (Rs. 10,000 x 60 days)
- B. Rs.4,00,000 (5% of Rs.80 lakh - whichever is lower than the daily accumulation)
- Rs. 10,000 fixed regardless of duration
- Rs.8,00,000 (10% of property value)
Explanation: Section 62: the penalty is Rs. 10,000 per day accumulating to a maximum of 5% of the property cost. 5% of Rs.80 lakh = Rs.4 lakh. At Rs. 10,000/day, 60 days = Rs.6 lakh - but this exceeds the 5% cap. So the maximum penalty is Rs.4 lakh (5% of Rs.80 lakh). The cap acts as an absolute ceiling.
Question 3 Uttar Pradesh RERA Rules - Registration Fees
Rajan runs a sole proprietorship real estate brokerage. Priya runs a private limited company offering real estate brokerage services. What are their respective Uttar Pradesh RERA registration fees?
- Both pay Rs. 10,000
- Both pay Rs. 1,00,000
- C. Rajan pays Rs. 10,000; Priya pays Rs. 1,00,000
- Rajan pays Rs.5,000; Priya pays Rs.50,000
Explanation: Under Uttar Pradesh RERA Rules: individual agents and sole proprietors pay Rs. 10,000. Companies, partnership firms, and LLPs pay Rs. 1,00,000 - exactly 10 times the individual rate. A sole proprietorship is treated as an individual agent, not as a company. Both fees apply for initial registration and renewal.
Question 4 Allottee Rights - Section 18
A buyer paid Rs.45 lakh for a flat with possession promised in June 2023. It is now June 2024 - one year delayed. The buyer decides to stay in the project. MCLR + 2% = 10% p.a. How much can the buyer claim as delay interest?
- Rs.2.25 lakh
- B. Rs.4.5 lakh
- Rs.9 lakh
- Nothing - the buyer must withdraw to claim anything
Explanation: Section 18(1): an allottee who stays in the project despite delay is entitled to monthly interest at the prescribed rate. Interest = Rs.45 lakh - 10% - 1 year = Rs.4.5 lakh. The buyer does not need to withdraw to claim this - it accrues monthly throughout the delay period and must be paid by the promoter.
Question 5 Due Diligence
A buyer's agent notices the project's Uttar Pradesh RERA registration expired 2 months ago. The promoter says "it is being renewed, there's no issue, you can proceed with the booking." The agent should:
- Proceed - registration renewal is routine and does not affect the transaction
- Proceed but mention the issue in writing to the buyer
- C. Not facilitate the transaction - agents cannot facilitate sales in projects without current valid registration
- Proceed if the promoter provides a written undertaking about renewal
Explanation: Section 9(2) of RERA: a registered agent can only facilitate transactions in projects that are currently registered. An expired registration means the project cannot be legally marketed or sold. No written undertaking from the promoter changes this. Facilitating the transaction exposes the agent to penalty under Section 65. The only correct course is to wait until the registration is validly renewed.
Question 6 Promoter Obligations - Section 14
A project has 40 allottees. The promoter wants to change the clubhouse design. How many allottees must give written consent for this to be valid under RERA?
- 21 (simple majority - more than 50%)
- B. At least 27 (two-thirds of 40 = 26.67, rounded up)
- All 40 allottees must consent
- No consent needed - minor changes are the promoter's prerogative
Explanation: Section 14(2): any addition or alteration in the sanctioned plans requires prior written consent of at least two-thirds of allottees. Two-thirds of 40 = 26.67. Since you cannot get 0.67 of a person, at least 27 allottees must consent. Changing a clubhouse is an alteration in the sanctioned plan - it is not a "minor" change exempt from this requirement.
Question 7 Sales and Documentation - Stamp Duty
A flat is agreed to be sold at Rs.70 lakh. The government circle rate for that area is Rs.80 lakh. At Uttar Pradesh's standard stamp duty rate of 6%, how much stamp duty is payable?
- Rs.4.2 lakh (6% of Rs.70 lakh)
- B. Rs.4.8 lakh (6% of Rs.80 lakh)
- Rs.7.5 lakh (6% average of both values)
- Rs.3 lakh (standard flat rate)
Explanation: Stamp duty is always levied on the higher of the actual transaction value or the circle rate. Since Rs.80 lakh (circle rate) is higher than Rs.70 lakh (agreed price), stamp duty = 6% - Rs.80 lakh = Rs.4.8 lakh. This rule prevents undervaluation of properties to evade stamp duty. The circle rate is set annually by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Topics and Their Difficulty Levels
Different topics in the Uttar Pradesh RERA exam vary in difficulty. Understanding where the hard questions come from helps you allocate study time efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions - Uttar Pradesh RERA Question Paper
Does Uttar Pradesh RERA release official past question papers?
No. Uttar Pradesh RERA does not officially release past question papers for the RERA certification exam. reraexam.com provides 1,000+ practice questions written in the same style and format as the certification exam, based on the official Uttar Pradesh RERA agent handbook and syllabus. These are not leaked papers - they are independently written practice questions.
How many questions come from Uttar Pradesh RERA rules vs the central RERA Act?
UP RERA has not published a topic-wise question breakdown. Based on the syllabus weighting, expect the central RERA Act 2016 to carry the largest share, followed by Uttar Pradesh-specific rules, portal requirements and circulars, with the balance spread across the remaining topics. Studying only the RERA Act and ignoring Uttar Pradesh-specific rules is a common preparation mistake.
Are questions from the official Uttar Pradesh RERA handbook included?
Yes. All questions on RERAExam are based on the official Uttar Pradesh RERA Agent Handbook, the RERA Act 2016, Uttar Pradesh RERA Rules, and Uttar Pradesh RERA circulars. Questions cover all sections that appear in the handbook - including agent registration forms, fees, formats, conciliation forum details, and portal procedures.
What is the difference between easy, medium, and hard questions in the exam?
Easy questions test direct knowledge - What is the registration fee for an individual agent?" or "How many sections does the RERA Act have?" Medium questions apply a section to a scenario - An allottee's possession is delayed. What can they claim?" Hard questions require synthesising multiple sections - A promoter transfers majority rights without allottee consent and continues selling. Which sections apply and what are the respective penalties?"
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