Microsoft allows five attempts per year for a specific examination. The retake policy for Microsoft 70-761 examination is as follows; If a candidate is unable to clear the examination within the first attempt, they must wait at least 24 hours before retaking the examination If the candidate does not clear the examination the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before sitting the third attempt Candidates must also sit a 14 day waiting period for the fourth and fifth subsequent examination retakes