Indianaesthetician license & exam requirements
State-specific examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Indiana: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Indiana board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 700
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI (for the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, PLA)
Exam details & notes
Written-only — no practical exam. PSI's Indiana CIB (effective 5/27/2025): esthetician exam = 75 general items + 10 Indiana state items scored, plus 10 experimental; 90 minutes; 75% to pass; $49 fee; offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese. State law is embedded as the 10-item state section (heavy Rules/Regulations & Safety weighting, 35%), not a separate exam. Content is PSI-developed for Indiana (no NIC reference anywhere in the CIB). Schools submit eligibility electronically; 1-year eligibility with unlimited retakes.
Preparing for the Indiana exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. Indiana runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your Indiana law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Indiana esthetician license FAQ
Does Indiana use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. Indiana uses a state-specific written exam (PSI) rather than the NIC national exam.
How many training hours does Indiana require for an esthetician license?
700
How do I get an esthetician license in Indiana?
Complete the required training hours (700), satisfy the written exam requirement (State-specific exam, vendor PSI), and apply through the Indiana board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Indiana esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Indiana law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Indiana board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.