Exam 6U Details

Below we’ll lay out everything you need to know for your 6U exam from registration details to exam day to what to do after you receive your results.

Prerequisites

Exams P and FM. Exam 6U assumes prior knowledge of these 2 exams.

Exam 6U doesn't require that you pass MAS-I, MAS-II, and 5 first. However, since your knowledge from P and FM will be beneficial for those exams, we recommend passing those exams before attempting Exam 6U.

Exam Offerings

Exam 6U is offered twice a year, once in the Spring (late April/early May) and once in the Fall (late October/early November).

Exam Format

7 Different Exam Item Types (see syllabus for details), Computer-Based Testing Administered by Pearson VUE

Exam Duration

4 Hours + One 15-min Break

Registration Info

  1. Visit the CAS website's Exam Registration page.
  2. Register online before the registration deadline (you'll need to create a user account if you do not have one already).
  3. Alternatively, you can register by paper by filling out the form and mailing it to the CAS before the registration deadline.
  4. Choose your exam location. CAS examination centers are listed on the Exam Registration page of the CAS website.


Upcoming exam windows


  1. Apr 14, 2026

  2. Oct 19, 2026

Exam Day and Results: Things To Keep In Mind

Don't forget your must-haves for exam day! Know what to bring and what to do after you pass the exam

What to Bring

  • A government-issued photo ID that includes a signature
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Exam Results

You’ll receive your official final score approximately 8 weeks after your exam.

Passing candidate numbers will be emailed out between 2 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time on the day that they become available.

Several days after the email is distributed to candidates, a link to the list of passing candidates will be posted on the CAS website and candidates will receive the result in mail.

Passing the Exam

Exam 7 is the next suggested exam after passing Exam 6U. You will also need to complete 3 CAS Data and Insurance Series Courses (DISCs) (previously Online Courses) if you have not already. If you have passed IFM, you are exempted from CAS DISC DA (Introduction to Data Analytics).

Expert Tips: Helpful insights from our coaches

Our coaches know this exam inside and out. Check out their expert tips for achieving a passing score.

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    The content outline for Exam 6U is quite broad, but not all topics are equally important. Our course helps you to identify the topics that are frequently tested so that you can get the most out of your study time.

    Photo of Austin WallestadAustin Wallestad Content Coach
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    This exam has fewer mathematical concepts than previous CAS exams. Instead, you are heavily rewarded for memorizing specific facts from the source reading. Because of this, we'd recommend spending plenty of time to drilling flash cards before exam day.

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Course Offerings: Topics and weights

Curriculum for Exam 6U will be posted soon.