FE exam changes tracker
The next big FE change is new specifications for all seven discipline exams, projected to go live in July 2027 after NCEES’s latest knowledge study, as reported by IEEE-USA. The fee is now $225 (older sources say $175), and the exam remains year-round and computer-based.
Fee and delivery from NCEES; 2027 timeline as reported by IEEE-USA. Checked October 11, 2026.
| Change | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New specifications for all seven FE exams | Projected July 2027 | As reported (IEEE-USA) |
| Updated practice exams, reference handbook and cut score | With the 2027 specifications | As reported (IEEE-USA) |
| Knowledge study survey closes | January 2026 | As reported (IEEE-USA) |
| Exam fee $225 (was $175) | Current | NCEES |
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