The FE Exam is the first step to receiving a Professional Engineer License (PE License). With this license, the engineer becomes qualified and eligible for exclusive benefits: the ability to stamp and seal drawings, own an engineering firm, have access to upper-level engineering management positions, and an increased salary.
(NOTE: if you're already in preparation mode, then see our FREE FE Exams for the FE Civil and FE Mechanical)
The exam is computer-based and so the schedule is available throughout the year at approved Pearson | Vue testing centres. The registration process is straightforward:
Note: you'll want to contact your state licensing board for state-specific applications as well.
The dates for the FE Exam are available all 12 months on the following days:
(NOTE: if you're already in preparation mode, then see our FREE FE Exams for the FE Civil and FE Mechanical)
The exam is computer-based and so the schedule is available throughout the year at approved Pearson | Vue testing centres. The registration process is straightforward:
- Register and pay for the exam using the MyNCEES portal
- Receive an authorization from NCEES to schedule your exam at a date and centre of your choosing
- Use the portal to schedule your exam
- Receive a confirmation from PearsonVUE.
Note: you'll want to contact your state licensing board for state-specific applications as well.
The dates for the FE Exam are available all 12 months on the following days:
Testing Months |
Days |
February 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
April 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
May 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
July 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
August 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
October 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
November 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
December 2019 |
Monday - Saturday |
How Many Times Can You Take The Exam?
The NCEES allows you to take the exam once during any 2-month period, and three times in a 12-month period.
Who Can Take The Exam?
Most boards will let you take the exam in your last year of college. That said, each state board has a few differences, so be sure to check for specifics. The final year of college is when the information is most fresh in your mind and the longer you wait, the more preparation is required.
How Much Does The Exam Cost?
The fee for the exam has been $225 for some time now. Yet, the NCEES has reduced the 2018 rates to $175. Sometimes your state's board will have an additional free for the EIT process so be sure to check specifics.
Is Taking The Exam Required?
You don't have to take the FE exam, but, it is the first step to qualify as a professional engineer and obtain a PE License. With this license, you can stamp and seal drawings, own an engineering firm, have far better access to upper-level engineering management positions, and an increased salary opportunities.
