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NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
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FE Professional License: Complete Roadmap
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Math and Core FundamentalsYou are here
Front-load mathematics, statistics, ethics, economics, and computational tools.
Mechanics and Materials
Master statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and structural analysis/design.
Civil Systems Domains
Focus on geotechnical, transportation, hydrology/hydraulics, environmental, and construction.
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Can You Take the FE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •State board approval is required before scheduling.
- •Exam is computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.
- •NCEES-approved calculator policy applies.
FE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-16 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
NCEES policy allows one attempt per testing window and no more than three attempts in a 12-month period.
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200 Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
15 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Introduction to the FE Exam
3 sections
Mathematics (8–12 Questions)
5 sections
Probability and Statistics (6–9 Questions)
3 sections
Chemistry (5–8 Questions)
3 sections
Ethics and Professional Practice (5–8 Questions)
1 sections
Engineering Economics (6–9 Questions)
2 sections
Statics (9–14 Questions)
4 sections
Dynamics (9–14 Questions)
3 sections
Strength of Materials (9–14 Questions)
4 sections
Materials Science (6–9 Questions)
2 sections
Fluid Mechanics (12–18 Questions)
3 sections
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (9–14 Questions)
3 sections
Basic Electrical Engineering (6–9 Questions)
2 sections
Safety, Health, and Environment (6–9 Questions)
1 sections
Instrumentation and Controls (4–6 Questions)
1 sections
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FE Exam Details
NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Administered by NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) content outline
Analytic geometry, calculus, roots of equations, and vector analysis.
Central tendency, dispersion, estimation, regression, and expected value.
Spreadsheet computations and structured programming fundamentals.
Codes of ethics, liability, licensure, sustainability, and contracts.
Discounted cash flow, break-even and benefit-cost analysis, and uncertainty.
Resultants, equilibrium, frames/trusses, centroids, and moments of inertia.
Kinematics, force-acceleration, impulse-momentum, and work-energy.
Stress/strain, deformation, Mohr's circle, columns, and composites.
Concrete/asphalt mix and properties of steel, wood, and engineered materials.
Fluid properties/statics plus flow, energy, and momentum equations.
Hydrology, open-channel/pipe flow, pumps, and storm systems.
Determinacy, stability, force/deflection, and load paths.
Steel and reinforced concrete component design basics.
Soil properties, foundations, earth pressure, seepage, and slope stability.
Geometric design, pavement systems, traffic flow, and control devices.
Water quality/testing, regulations, and water/wastewater systems.
Delivery methods, scheduling, safety, estimating, and project management.
Angles, distances, coordinates, closures, and earthwork/volume computation.
What's Included
15 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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What's Next After the FE?
After passing the FE, you can pursue these career paths
PE Civil
Next licensure step for civil-focused engineers after qualifying experience.
PE Mechanical
Progress to PE licensure in a mechanical specialization track.
PE Environmental
Advance into environmental engineering licensure practice.
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