FE Exam Guide

FE vs PE exam: what each tests, who takes them and when, format and cost differences, which is harder, and whether you can skip the FE on the way to a PE.

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The FE Mechanical exam explained: all 14 knowledge areas with question counts, the 69% pass rate, whether you need it, and exactly how to prepare to pass it.

The FE Civil exam explained: all 14 knowledge areas with question counts, the 110-question format, pass rates, and how to prepare to pass on your first try.

How to prepare for the FE exam: a step-by-step study plan, how long to study, the best use of the Reference Handbook, and what the NCEES data says works.

Is the FE exam multiple choice? Mostly, plus four alternative item types. The full FE exam format: 110 questions, two sections, and how AITs are scored.

How much does the FE exam cost? The $225 NCEES fee explained, plus state application fees, reschedule charges, retake costs, and who may reimburse you.

How long is the FE exam? The full 6-hour appointment breakdown: 5 hours 20 minutes of testing, 110 questions, the 25-minute break, and results timing.

Which calculators are allowed on the FE exam? The NCEES approved list (Casio, HP, TI families), the best calculator to pick, and the exam-day calculator rules.

FE exam pass rates for every discipline from NCEES's latest data: first-time versus repeat rates, why civil is lowest, and when to take the exam to pass.

How hard is the FE exam? What NCEES pass rates really say about FE difficulty, which discipline is toughest, how it compares to the PE, and how to pass.

What is the FE exam passing score? Why NCEES publishes no fixed score or 70% cutoff, how scaled scoring works, and how to know when you're ready to pass.