When did the FE exam start?

1965
ince it was first offered nationally in 1965, the FE exam has served as the second stop in the engineering licensure process, after earning an accredited degree. It remains the only national exam designed to test candidates on knowledge and skills gained in college engineering programs.

What months Can you take the FE exam?

When is the FE Exam Given? The FE exam is given nationwide each year in four testing windows during the following months: January–February, April–May, July–August, and October–November.

How do I choose my FE exam date?

STEP 1: Register and pay for the exam using the MyNCEES portal. STEP 2: Receive an authorization from NCEES to schedule your exam at a date and centre of your choosing. STEP 3: Use the portal to schedule your exam. STEP 4: Receive a confirmation from PearsonVUE.

Are there any set dates for the FE exam?

Because of how important the FE exam is for your professional development — let alone its relevance to the PE exam as well — it’s important to be as prepared as possible to take it. The FE doesn’t have any set exam dates. Instead, it’s offered year-round on any day except Sundays.

Where can I take the NCEES Fe / EIT exam?

Since January 2014, NCEES has offered FE/EIT exams based on a new computer-based testing format (CBT). You may take these exams at any NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test center. The exams are administered year-round.

Where can I get a NCEES Fe Reference Handbook?

The NCEES FE Reference Handbook is the only reference material that can be used during the exam. You will be provided with an electronic reference handbook during the exam. For access prior to your exam, you may either purchase a hard copy or download a free electronic copy.

How much does it cost to take the FE exam?

Understanding scoring and reporting Viewing the most up-to-date FE exam pass rates A $175 exam fee is payable directly to NCEES. Some licensing boards may require you to file a separate application and pay an application fee as part of the approval process to qualify you for a seat for an NCEES exam.