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NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical Exam
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Anchor Reference Handbook v10.6You are here
Walk every section of the NCEES FE Reference Handbook and bookmark formula locations.
Core Discipline Domains
Drill Material/Energy Balances, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Reaction Engineering.
Process Design, Control, and Safety
Practice PFD/P&ID interpretation, PID tuning, LFL/UFL safety, and economics problems.
Full Timed CBT Simulations
Run two or three 5h 20m practice exams using only the on-screen handbook.
Can You Take the FE Chemical Exam?
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- •Register through MyNCEES at account.ncees.org/exams.
- •Some state boards require pre-approval before NCEES registration.
- •Exam is delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.
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Time to Get Licensed
10-16 weeks for many candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
NCEES allows one attempt per testing window and no more than three attempts in any 12-month period.
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Free FE Chemical Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: First-time FE Chemical pass rate is approximately 68% (NCEES discipline data); FE Chemical remains among the higher-passing FE disciplines.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
100 Practice Questions
Mapped to the 17 NCEES FE Chemical knowledge areas with worked Reference-Handbook solutions.
AI Weak-Spot Analysis
Adaptive feedback by NCEES domain and quantitative error class.
2026 NCEES Specs
Aligned with the July 2020 CBT specifications and FE Reference Handbook v10.6.
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Mathematics
3 sections
Chapter 2: Probability and Statistics
2 sections
Chapter 3: Engineering Sciences
2 sections
Chapter 4: Materials Science
2 sections
Chapter 5: Chemistry and Biology
3 sections
Chapter 6: Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
4 sections
Chapter 7: Thermodynamics
4 sections
Chapter 8: Material and Energy Balances
4 sections
Chapter 9: Heat Transfer
3 sections
Chapter 10: Mass Transfer and Separation
4 sections
Chapter 11: Solids Handling
2 sections
Chapter 12: Chemical Reaction Engineering
3 sections
Chapter 13: Economics
2 sections
Chapter 14: Process Design
3 sections
Chapter 15: Process Control
2 sections
Chapter 16: Safety, Health, and Environment
3 sections
Chapter 17: Ethics and Professional Practice
2 sections
FE Chemical Exam Details
NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical Exam
Administered by NCEES
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCEES content outline
Calculus, differential equations, numerical methods, linear algebra, accuracy and significant figures.
Distributions, expected value, hypothesis testing, regression, statistical control.
Basic dynamics, work-energy-power, basic electricity (Ohm's, Kirchhoff's laws).
Material properties, corrosion, polymers, ceramics, composites.
Inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry concepts, plus basic biology, used in chemical engineering calculations.
Bernoulli, Reynolds, energy balance with friction, pumps, flow measurement.
Pure-component and mixture properties, cycles, phase and chemical equilibrium, heats of reaction.
Steady- and unsteady-state mass and energy balances, recycle/bypass, reactive systems.
Conduction, convection, radiation, U values, heat-exchanger sizing (LMTD, NTU).
Diffusion, distillation, absorption, extraction, membranes, McCabe-Thiele methods.
Particle size distribution, angle of repose, screening, and conveyor/bulk-solids equipment selection.
Rate laws, Arrhenius, batch/CSTR/PFR design, conversion/yield/selectivity, catalysis.
Time value of money, cost estimation, break-even analysis, and depreciation.
PFD/P&ID interpretation, equipment sizing and specification, process safety in design, and standards.
First/second-order dynamics, transfer functions, PID tuning, sensors, valves, DCS/PLC.
SDS hazards, LFL/UFL, HAZOP, LOPA, relief, RCRA/CWA/OSHA.
Codes of ethics, contracts, public welfare, intellectual property.
What's Included
17 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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What's Next After the FE Chemical?
After passing the FE Chemical, you can pursue these career paths
PE Chemical
Professional Engineer license for chemical engineers - the next step after FE Chemical and 4 years of qualifying experience.
FE Other Disciplines
Alternative FE track for engineers whose work spans multiple disciplines.
PE Civil
Civil PE pathway for chemical engineers working in environmental or water-resources adjacent fields.
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