The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam tests for a minimum level of competency in a particular engineering discipline. It is designed for engineers who have gained a minimum of four years’ post-college work experience in their chosen engineering discipline.
The PE Metallurgical and Materials exam is an 8-hour exam with 80 questions. It is administered in pencil-and-paper format once per year in October. See the exam schedulefor a specific date.
Prepare for your exam by
- Reviewing the PE exam specifications
- Reading the reference materials and examinee guide
- Understanding scoring and reporting
- Viewing the most up-to-date PE exam pass rates
Familiarize yourself with your state licensing board’s unique registration procedures before registering for a PE exam. Special accommodations are available for examinees who meet certain eligibility criteria and sufficiently document their request.
