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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: SOA SRM Exam

35

Multiple-Choice Questions

SOA syllabus

3.5 hrs

Time Limit

SOA syllabus

Grade 6

Passing Standard

SOA grading scale

$357

2026 Exam Fee

SOA fee page

40-50%

Linear Models Weight

SOA syllabus

Prereq for PA

Pathway Role

SOA syllabus

SOA Exam SRM is a 35-question, 3.5-hour preliminary exam. The heaviest weight is Linear Models (40-50%), followed by Decision Trees (20-25%), with Time Series and Unsupervised Learning each at 10-15% and Basics of Statistical Learning at 5-10%. SOA uses scaled grading, and a 6 or higher is a passing result.

About the SOA SRM Exam

Exam SRM tests the core statistical learning methods actuaries use before moving into predictive analytics. The 2026 syllabus emphasizes linear models most heavily, then decision trees, time series, and unsupervised learning, with a smaller foundational section on model assessment and the bias-variance tradeoff.

Questions

35 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

Grade 6 or higher (scaled)

Exam Fee

$357 (Society of Actuaries (SOA))

SOA SRM Exam Content Outline

5-10%

Basics of Statistical Learning

Supervised vs. unsupervised learning, model accuracy, bias-variance tradeoff, and cross-validation methods.

40-50%

Linear Models

OLS and GLMs, exponential-family links, diagnostics, model selection, intervals, regularization, and K-nearest neighbors.

10-15%

Time Series Models

Stationarity, autocorrelation, random walks, exponential smoothing, autoregressive models, and ARCH/GARCH concepts.

20-25%

Decision Trees

Tree construction, pruning, regression and classification trees, bagging, boosting, random forests, and tree-vs-linear-model tradeoffs.

10-15%

Unsupervised Learning Techniques

Principal components, loading interpretation, explained variance, k-means clustering, hierarchical clustering, and cluster-count selection.

How to Pass the SOA SRM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade 6 or higher (scaled)
  • Exam length: 35 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Exam fee: $357

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

SOA SRM Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat linear models as the anchor domain: GLMs, diagnostics, AIC/BIC, and coefficient interpretation should be automatic.
2Practice translating between model scale and business scale, especially with log links, logits, and interaction terms.
3Use timed sets to build comfort with short calculations such as AR(1) forecasts, PCA variance explained, and tree-leaf predictions.
4When reviewing misses, classify them as assumption, interpretation, or model-selection mistakes so the pattern is visible.
5Finish with mixed sets that force you to switch quickly between linear models, trees, time series, and clustering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the SOA SRM exam?

The January 2026 SOA SRM syllabus states that Exam SRM is a 35-question multiple-choice computer-based exam. SOA also notes that a small number of pilot questions may appear and are not scored. For pacing, candidates should still plan for a 35-question, 3.5-hour sitting.

What score do you need to pass SOA Exam SRM?

SOA reports preliminary exam grades on a 0-10 scale, and a grade of 6 or higher is a pass. The exact effective pass mark varies by administration rather than being a single permanent percentage. That means you should think in terms of scaled passing performance, not a fixed published cutoff.

Which topic matters most on SRM?

Linear Models is by far the largest domain at 40-50% of the exam, so it should anchor your study plan. Decision Trees is the next biggest block at 20-25%. Time Series and Unsupervised Learning are each 10-15%, while Basics of Statistical Learning is 5-10%.

What changed for SRM in 2026?

The official SOA 2026 fee page lists the standard Exam SRM fee at $357, and SOA announced a temporary refund/transfer policy expansion through December 31, 2026 that includes SRM under specified conditions. The latest exam-specific update on the SRM page itself remains the July 11, 2025 sample-question update rather than a new 2026 syllabus restructuring.

How should I study for SOA SRM?

Start with linear models because they drive almost half the exam, then add decision trees and time-series forecasting, and finish with PCA/clustering review. Timed mixed-topic practice is important because SRM rewards interpretation and model-selection judgment as much as memorized definitions. Use detailed review on every miss so you can connect diagnostics, assumptions, and business context.