PITA Dual M2 (PDM2) Exam Format, Timing and Pass Mark

What this exam is designed to test

PITA Dual M2 (PDM2) sits within Malaysia's PITA framework for professional insurance and takaful agents. Its content is organised around the complete Conventional and Shariah Module 2 content, practised as two separately scored 50-question sections. The official structure matters because useful preparation must match the pathway, language and scoring rules that apply to the candidate.

ExamsPrep Malaysia treats the official MFPC information as the authority for format and pathway facts. Our role is different: we turn the recorded learning content into retrieval practice, explanations, timed mocks and performance evidence. That distinction keeps official registration information separate from independent preparation.

Current question and timing structure

Questions

100 MCQs

Duration

150 minutes

Pass standard

50%

Average pace

90 seconds

Separate section rule: Session A contains 50 Conventional questions and Session B contains 50 Shariah questions. At least 25 answers must be correct in each section.

The current language information is English. Language affects registration and revision vocabulary, so confirm it before paying the official exam fee.

Translate the format into a pacing plan

Do not aim to spend exactly 90 seconds on every question. Use a faster first pass for direct recall, a deliberate second pass for short scenarios and a protected review window. Marking an item for review is a pacing decision, not an admission of failure.

Practise the same sequence in every full mock. A routine reduces cognitive load: read the requirement, identify the topic, eliminate impossible options, choose the best supported answer and move on.

Prepare above the boundary

The published standard is 50%, but a study target should include a buffer. Aim for repeatable results rather than one high score on familiar questions. Three unseen full mocks with stable chapter performance provide stronger evidence than a large average containing repeated papers.

For Dual candidates, always record two scores. A combined 60% can still hide a failed section, while two balanced scores show that the separate requirement is protected.

Make every mock produce a revision decision

After submission, group errors by chapter and by cause. Then schedule a short corrective set, explain the corrected rule without notes and retest after a delay. The purpose of the mock is not to collect a percentage; it is to reveal the next highest-value action.