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Exam Information

The FE CBT Exam

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the P.E. license. The FE is a computer-based exam that is administered year-round in testing windows at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers.

The FE contains 110 multiple-choice questions. The exam appointment time is 6 hours long, which includes a nondisclosure agreement, tutorial (8 minutes), the exam (5 hours and 20 minutes), a scheduled break (25 minutes), and a brief survey. You can learn more about the exam by visiting the NCEES YouTube channel.

The PE Exam

The PE exam tests your ability to practice competently in a particular engineering discipline. It is designed for engineers who have gained at least four years’ post-college work experience in their chosen engineering discipline. Each PE exam lasts 8 hours and is split into a morning and an afternoon session.

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Click here for PE Exam Specifications and Design Standards.

Exam specifications and design standards are posted 6 months before the exam administration. Updates for April exams are posted in November, and updates for October exams are posted in May.

NCEES develops and administers the FE, PE, and SE exams for engineering licensure and the FS and PS exams for surveying licensure. For general information regarding the requirements for attaining a PE license, visit the NCEES website: https://ncees.org/engineering/engineering-licensure/

Apply for Your Exam through Your State Licensing Board

Before registering for an upcoming exam, review your state’s approval and registration process. You can find your state board by clicking this link to the NCEES website: http://www.ncees.org/Licensing_boards.php

Capstone fundamentals of engineering exam online training courses

Exam Structure	One, six-hour session; 110 Computer-based questions
7 Exam Disciplines	1. Other (formerly, “General”) 2. Mechanical 3. Civil 4. Electrical and Computer 5. Environmental 6. Industrial 7. Chemical
Materials Allowed	The FE CBT exam is a closed book exam. A searchable version of the NCEES FE Reference handbook is integrated into the computer-based exam. You are not allowed to use a printed version of the handbook.
Calculator Allowed	You are allowed to bring and use an NCEES approved calculator. A calculator is also integrated into the computer-based exam.
Registration Requirements	Register with the NCEES to schedule your desired examination date. Access your state board for additional FE requirements.
CBT Schedule	The FE CBT is offered during the following exam periods (January-February); (April-May); (July-August); October-November
Test Locations	To find the nearest test location, visit: https://ncees.org/exams/test-center-locations/

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