| Acronym | FE |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer-based exam |
| Administrator | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying |
| Skills tested | Analytical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, discipline-specific subjects |
| Purpose | Professional licensure |
| Year started | 1965 |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Score range | Pass/fail |
| Offered | Varies |
| Prerequisites | Varies per state |
| Fee | Varies per state |
| Used by | Professional state licensing boards |
| Website | ncees |
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, also referred to as the Engineer in Training (EIT) exam, and formerly in some states as the Engineering Intern (EI) exam, is the first of two examinations that engineers must pass in order to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States. The second exam is the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The FE exam is open to anyone with a degree in engineering or a related field, or currently enrolled in the last year of an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering degree program. Some state licensure boards permit students to take it prior to their final year, and numerous states allow those who have never attended an approved program to take the exam if they have a state-determined number of years of work experience in engineering. Some states allow those with ABET-accredited "Engineering Technology" or "ETAC" degrees to take the examination. The exam is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).