Articles on this month's top exams
Newest first. Each article links to free practice for its exam.
8 articles
FE Civil
Jul 23, 2026 · 15 min read
A Civil-specific workflow for the current NCEES FE Reference Handbook: official download, CBT search behavior, search-term map for all 14 FE Civil areas, lookup drills, and formula-selection checks.
FE Mechanical
Jun 7, 2026 · 11 min read
FE Mechanical vs PE Mechanical compared for 2026: format, NCEES fees ($225 vs $400), pass rates, eligibility, the three PE depth exams, and the FE to EIT to PE licensure timeline.
FE Electrical and Computer
May 14, 2026 · 17 min read
Verified 2026 FE Electrical and Computer guide covering 110 questions, the $225 fee, 17 NCEES topic ranges, exam timing, calculators, and study plan.
FE Chemical
May 12, 2026 · 12 min read
Current FE Chemical guide for 2026 with NCEES format, $225 fee, 68% pass-rate context, official topic weights, handbook strategy, retake rules, and free practice questions.
FE Civil
May 8, 2026 · 11 min read
Current 2026 FE Civil exam guide with NCEES format, current fee, pass-rate context, topic weights, retake rules, calculator and handbook strategy, and free practice questions.
FE Mechanical
May 6, 2026 · 12 min read
A current FE Mechanical guide for 2026: NCEES CBT format, $225 fee, 5h20m testing time, 72% first-time pass rate, 14 topic weights, handbook v10.x strategy, calculator family rule, retake policy, and free practice.
FE Fundamentals of Engineering
Mar 11, 2026 · 14 min read
The complete 2026 guide to NCEES-approved FE exam calculators. The exact NCEES family rule plus model-by-model picks (TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115, fx-991, TI-30X), with what NOT to bring, the on-screen calculator, and exam-day tips.
FE Fundamentals of Engineering
Mar 5, 2026 · 18 min read
FE exam pass rates vary by discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer, Other). Free guide with NCEES study schedules and strategies to pass first try.
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8 articles on FE Civil, FE Mechanical, FE Fundamentals of Engineering, FE Electrical and Computer and FE Chemical. They explain exam formats, fees, eligibility, scoring, study plans and common mistakes.
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