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The short answer is No. The series 3 is one of the only exams that requires candidates to pass both the general section and the regulation portion of the exam. Candidates must score 70 percent or higher in both sections to pass the exam. Even if a candidate passes one section by a margin large enough that the combined score on the overall exam would exceed 70 percent, the result will still be a failing score. This is something that has caused candidates a great deal of frustration.The NFA has set the rules for the exam and the exam is administered through FINRA on their behalf. Another unique feature of the series 3 is the use of true and false questions. These tend to be more challenging than one would think. The test writers are quite skilled at creating questions that are difficult to parse through. Should you find yourself having passed one section and not the other, be sure to study both sections to prepare for the retake. If you ignore the section you did well on you may find you pass the section you failed the first time and fail the section you passed. Study hard, stay focused and good luck on your exam.