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Electrical and Computer
Exam Availability:
Once a Year
Next Test Date:
October 10, 2024
Electronics, Controls, and Communications Exam Dates
Exam Availability:
Once a Year
Next Test Date:
April 17, 2024
Power Exam Dates
Exam Availability:
Year Round
The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam tests for a minimum level of competency in a particular engineering discipline.
It is designed for engineers with a minimum of four years of post-college work experience in their chosen engineering discipline.Learn more about the specific PE Electrical and Computer exams below and be sure to check out the resources provided.
PE Electrical and Computer:
Computer Engineering
The PE Electrical and Computer: Computer Engineering exam is computer-based and administered one day per year. Like other PE exams with small examinee populations, this is a single-day testing event. Examinees may reserve their seats up to a year in advance at a once they are registered with NCEES and approved by their board. Candidates are encouraged to reserve their seat for this single-day event as early as possible.
The exam includes 85 questions. The exam appointment time is 9.5 hours and includes:- Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
- Tutorial (8 minutes)
- Exam (8.5 hours)
- Scheduled break (50 minutes)
Register for the exam by logging in to your MyNCEES account and following the onscreen instructions. Prepare for your exam by
- Reviewing the exam specifications, fees, and requirements
- Reading the reference materials
- Understanding scoring and reporting
- Viewing the most up-to-date exam pass rates
A $400 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. Your licensing board may have additional requirements. Familiarize yourself with your state licensing board’s unique registration procedures before registering for a PE exam by returning to the primary PE page and choosing your location on the map.
For more information on the format of the exam, the topics covered, and the standards required, download the specifications below. The PE Electrical and Computer: Computer Engineering exam includes multiple-choice questions as well as alternative item types (AITs).
PE Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls, and Communications
The PE Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls, and Communications exam is computer-based and administered one day per year. Like other PE exams with small examinee populations, this is a single-day testing event. Examinees may reserve their seats up to a year in advance at a once they are registered with NCEES and approved by their board. Candidates are encouraged to reserve their seat for this single-day event as early as possible.
The exam includes 85 questions. The exam appointment time is 9.5 hours and includes:- Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
- Tutorial (8 minutes)
- Exam (8.5 hours)
- Scheduled break (50 minutes)
Register for the exam by logging in to your MyNCEES account and following the onscreen instructions. Prepare for your exam by
- Reviewing the exam specifications, fees, and requirements
- Reading the reference materials
- Understanding scoring and reporting
- Viewing the most up-to-date exam pass rates
A $400 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. Your licensing board may have additional requirements. Familiarize yourself with your state licensing board’s unique registration procedures before registering for a PE exam by returning to the primary PE page and choosing your location on the map.
For more information on the format of the exam, the topics covered, and the standards required, download the specifications below. The PE Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls, and Communications exam includes multiple-choice questions as well as alternative item types (AITs).
PE Electrical and Computer: Power
The PE Electrical and Computer: Power exam is computer-based and administered year-round at NCEES-approved . Registration is open and appointments are available year-round.
The exam includes 80 questions. The exam appointment time is 9 hours and includes:- Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
- Tutorial (8 minutes)
- Exam (8 hours)
- Scheduled break (50 minutes)
Register for the exam by logging in to your MyNCEES account and following the onscreen instructions. Prepare for your exam by
- Reviewing the exam specifications, fees, and requirements
- Reading the reference materials
- Understanding scoring and reporting
- Viewing the most up-to-date exam pass rates
A $400 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. Your licensing board may have additional requirements. Familiarize yourself with your state licensing board’s unique registration procedures before registering for a PE exam by returning to the primary PE page and choosing your location on the map.
For more information on the format of the exam, the topics covered, and the standards required, download the specifications below. The PE Electrical and Computer: Power exam includes multiple-choice questions as well as alternative item types (AITs).
Exam Resources
Exam Prep Materials
NCEES will provide an electronic reference handbook and all specified design standards during the exam. This handbook and the standards listed on the exam specifications are the only reference materials that can be used during the exam. You will not be allowed to bring personal copies of any material into the exam room. Register or log in to MyNCEES to access a copy of the handbook.
NCEES does not sell printed copies of the handbook or provide design standards. Design standards are available through the publisher, typically as both an electronic and printed copy. The handbook and the design standards used on the exam are searchable PDF files with linked chapters for easy navigation. Learn more about how to search the handbook and design standards with our .The NCEES Examinee Guide is the official guide to policies and procedures for all NCEES exams. Download your free copy to find out more about registering for exams and what to expect on exam day.
Reasonable Accommodations
Scoring & Pass Rates
Computer-based exam results are typically available 7–10 days after you take the exam. You will receive an email notification from NCEES with instructions to view your results in your MyNCEES account. Results include information specific to your licensing board regarding how you should proceed based on your performance.
NCEES has successfully converted or is in the process of converting, all exams to a computer-based format.
Pencil-and-paper (P&P) exam format
Most PE exams are currently offered in pencil-and-paper format and available once or twice per year depending on the examinee population. Pass rates are updated after results are released—typically in May for the April exams and in December for the October exams.
Computer-based testing (CBT) exam format
Some PE exams are administered year-round via computer-based testing. For these exams, pass rates are shown for the January–June or July–December population (updated in July and January, respectively).
Exam | 1st Time Volume | 1st Time Pass % | Repeat Volume | Repeat Pass % | Format | Availability | Last Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agricultural and Biological Engineering | 19 | 89% | 1 | 0% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Architectural Engineering | 89 | 72% | 19 | 58% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Chemical | 209 | 62% | 88 | 34% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Civil: Construction | 784 | 49% | 360 | 32% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Civil: Geotechnical | 384 | 57% | 174 | 41% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Civil: Structural | 1372 | 57% | 561 | 37% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Civil: Transportation | 1610 | 65% | 561 | 46% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Civil: Water Resources and Environmental | 1794 | 66% | 468 | 46% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Control Systems | 221 | 57% | 60 | 37% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Electrical and Computer: Computer Engineering | 39 | 46% | 2 | 0% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Electronics, Controls, and Communications | 166 | 71% | 23 | 39% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Electrical and Computer: Power | 1077 | 59% | 488 | 37% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Environmental | 340 | 75% | 88 | 49% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Fire Protection | 214 | 89% | 49 | 49% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Industrial and Systems | 91 | 70% | 21 | 57% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Mechanical: HVAC and Refrigeration | 686 | 74% | 178 | 49% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Mechanical: Machine Design and Materials | 361 | 70% | 79 | 43% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Mechanical: Thermal and Fluid Systems | 394 | 75% | 97 | 45% | CBT | Year round | Jan 2024 |
Metallurgical and Materials | 50 | 68% | 5 | 0% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Mining and Mineral Processing | 34 | 76% | 9 | 33% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 52 | 71% | 14 | 57% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Nuclear | 19 | 58% | 1 | 0% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
Petroleum | 81 | 74% | 35 | 54% | CBT | Once per year | Jan 2024 |
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