Indiana PE license requirements

Since March 2026, Indiana candidates with an ABET-accredited bachelor’s in engineering (or a qualifying master’s or doctorate) can register for the PE directly with NCEES, without first applying to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA); Indiana’s board described this as letting applicants sit the PE before finishing their experience. You then apply for registration ($300) with about four years of experience, five references and Indiana’s Part III exam.

Sources: IPLA engineering page and application form (State Form 46454), Indiana’s report in NCEES Central Zone minutes; Part III and reference details as reported. Checked October 11, 2026. Confirm with IPLA.

PE exam fee

$400

Paid to NCEES

Pre-approval

Not needed

Not needed with ABET degree (from March 2026)

Application fee

$300

Per IPLA form

Experience

~4 years

Under a licensed PE

Key details

Item	Indiana
Licensing body	State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
Before booking the PE	No IPLA application with an EAC/ABET bachelor’s, qualifying master’s or doctorate; others apply to IPLA first
Registration application	$300; NCEES notification of passing the PE
References	5 letters, 3 from professional engineers (reported)
Indiana exam	Part III exam and answer sheet (reported)
Rules	IC 25-31; 864 IAC 1.1

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