NMDA Testing

CCC offers NMDA certification and licensure exams in the Testing Center through Metro Institute. Metro Institute provides computer-based testing services in New Mexico.

 

Registration & Scheduling –

• You must first register on the website to access any and all service. The registration process is simple. You will be filling out a series of simple forms, providing some basic contact information.
  • Apply with NMDA online at the NMDA Signup page or  "Here"
  • After registering, you will receive a username and password.
• Wait to receive your email from NMDA with your testing ID number.
• You have the option to schedule your exam online by going to the online scheduling system "Here" or   by contacting Metro Institute to schedule at 877-533-2900.
  • Payment of $55 per test may be Check, Visa, MC, AX, or PayPal.
  • Mail checks to Metro Institute, 202 East Earll Drive, Ste 180, Phx, AZ 85012
• If you cannot make your exam appointment for any reason, you may reschedule at no charge with 24 hrs notice.
• Don't forget: You must bring your picture ID to the testing site for your appointment. The name you registered with must match your ID exactly.
• All personal items except your ID will be asked to be stored in the storage provided.

Helpful Testing Tips -

• You will have 2 hours to take each examination. Most people complete a test in less than one hour. Therefore, take your time and read each question and each of the possible answers very carefully.
• You may skip questions and return to them later. You may review any or all of the test as long as you have time remaining on the clock.
• Most tests have 50 questions and you must answer 70% correctly to pass. For instance, on a test with 50 questions you could miss up to 15 questions and still receive passing score.  However, if you miss 16 or more questions you will receive a failing score and then must re-schedule to take the test over again.

Reviewing Test Scores

If you pass all the exams you were approved for, follow the instructions for your specific license type.

• Operator/Technicians: Print your score sheet and mail it to NMDA with the $50 license fee.
• Commercial Applicators:Print your score sheets and mail with your insurance certificate and $75 license fee to NMDA.
• Public Applicators: Print your score sheets and mail a copy to NMDA. Your license will be printed and mailed to your agency.
• Noncommercial Applicators and Pest Management Consultants: Print your score sheets and mail with your $75 license fee to NMDA.
• If you passed the “Core” and at least one “Category” exam, you could get your license with only that category. Email NMDA at pesticides@nmda.nmsu.edu and notify them that you want your license issued without the categories you failed or did not take.

When you complete your test, you will be provided with a printout of your results. If you passed your test, the results are your written proof that you have passed that specific exam. Please review the BOLD text on your score sheet for licensing information.

If you fail one of your exams, you may re-take that exam. However, you may not take the same exam more than once on the same business day. Don’t forget, you must complete ALL the licensing requirements in 60 days, or you’ll have to start over.

Reschedule online at http://newmexico.metrosignup.com or by phone 877-533-2900.