Entry and Assessment into the Profession

Entry and assessment standards and processes for all grades of RICS membership are critical to ensuring confidence in the profession. They provide the gateway to membership, ensuring individuals have the right knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours at the point of entry.

The Standards and Regulation Board (SRB) established the Entry and Assessment Review, led by the Entry and Assessment Steering Group (EASG). The Review is a programme of work to research, design, and implement any new assessment processes identified for the profession.

Review update – April 2025

Following the publication of the Entry & Assessment Review Final Report in 2024, the SRB has approved recommendations for a new entry and assessment model for RICS, ensuring that RICS assessments keep pace with changes in current practice and legislation and modern qualification and educational practices. The SRB is now in the process of establishing a Programme Design, Implementation and Oversight Group, which will be responsible for designing and delivering the new assessment framework, ultimately delivering a world-class entry and assessment experience for future RICS members. Recruitment for the Group Chair is now underway, with the recruitment for Group members to follow. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.