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NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical Exam

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FE FE Exam License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Anchor Reference Handbook v10.6You are here

Walk every section of the NCEES FE Reference Handbook and bookmark formula locations.

20
hours
2

Core Discipline Domains

Drill Material/Energy Balances, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Reaction Engineering.

90
hours
3

Process Design, Control, and Safety

Practice PFD/P&ID interpretation, PID tuning, LFL/UFL safety, and economics problems.

50
hours
4

Full Timed CBT Simulations

Run two or three 5h 20m practice exams using only the on-screen handbook.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
190 hours
That's about 19 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FE Chemical Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Most boards allow seniors or recent graduates of EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs to sit; some boards permit any degree path with documentation.
Experience
No experience required for FE; PE Chemical eligibility typically requires 4 years of progressive engineering experience after the FE.
Additional Requirements
  • 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.

FE Chemical Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for many candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

NCEES allows one attempt per testing window and no more than three attempts in any 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$225 (NCEES)
Application FeeSet by each licensing board (varies; many states do not charge a separate FE application fee)
Total Estimated Cost$225 plus any board-specific application or processing fees
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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.

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Mapped to the 17 NCEES FE Chemical knowledge areas with worked Reference-Handbook solutions.

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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

FE Chemical Exam Details

NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical Exam

Administered by NCEES

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Scaled cut score (NCEES does not publish a fixed passing percentage)
Passing Score
110
Questions
6-hour
Hours
$225 NCEES exam fee (state board application fees may apply)
Exam Fee
Study time: 150-250 hours typical for FE Chemical candidates
Prerequisites: Most boards require near-completion or completion of an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering degree to sit
Valid for: EI/EIT designation does not expire after passing; PE eligibility timelines are board-specific

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCEES content outline

Mathematics6-9 questions

Calculus, differential equations, numerical methods, linear algebra, accuracy and significant figures.

Probability and Statistics4-6 questions

Distributions, expected value, hypothesis testing, regression, statistical control.

Engineering Sciences4-6 questions

Basic dynamics, work-energy-power, basic electricity (Ohm's, Kirchhoff's laws).

Materials Science4-6 questions

Material properties, corrosion, polymers, ceramics, composites.

Chemistry and Biology7-11 questions

Inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry concepts, plus basic biology, used in chemical engineering calculations.

Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics8-12 questions

Bernoulli, Reynolds, energy balance with friction, pumps, flow measurement.

Thermodynamics8-12 questions

Pure-component and mixture properties, cycles, phase and chemical equilibrium, heats of reaction.

Material/Energy Balances10-15 questions

Steady- and unsteady-state mass and energy balances, recycle/bypass, reactive systems.

Heat Transfer8-12 questions

Conduction, convection, radiation, U values, heat-exchanger sizing (LMTD, NTU).

Mass Transfer and Separation8-12 questions

Diffusion, distillation, absorption, extraction, membranes, McCabe-Thiele methods.

Solids Handling3-5 questions

Particle size distribution, angle of repose, screening, and conveyor/bulk-solids equipment selection.

Chemical Reaction Engineering7-11 questions

Rate laws, Arrhenius, batch/CSTR/PFR design, conversion/yield/selectivity, catalysis.

Economics4-6 questions

Time value of money, cost estimation, break-even analysis, and depreciation.

Process Design7-11 questions

PFD/P&ID interpretation, equipment sizing and specification, process safety in design, and standards.

Process Control4-6 questions

First/second-order dynamics, transfer functions, PID tuning, sensors, valves, DCS/PLC.

Safety, Health, and Environment5-8 questions

SDS hazards, LFL/UFL, HAZOP, LOPA, relief, RCRA/CWA/OSHA.

Ethics and Professional Practice3-5 questions

Codes of ethics, contracts, public welfare, intellectual property.

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