EX-99.906 CERT 3 ex-99_906cert.htm 906 CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


Item 12(b).   
 
CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 
 
 
Name of Issuer: T. Rowe Price Extended Equity Market Index Fund 
 
 
 
In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the undersigned 
hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that:   
 
1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the 
  Securities Exchange Act of 1934;   
 
2.  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the 
  financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.   
 
 
 
 
Date: February 21, 2006  /s/James S. Riepe 
      James S. Riepe 
      Principal Executive Officer 
 
 
 
Date: February 21, 2006  /s/ Joseph A. Carrier 
      Joseph A. Carrier 
      Principal Financial Officer