PE Structural (SE) Exam Overview
The PE Structural (SE) exam is designed to test for a minimum level of competency in structural engineering.
This exam is a four-part, closed-book and computer-based breadth and depth exam. The breadth sections (vertical and lateral) are each 6 hours long and include 55 questions (45 scored, 10 pretest) each. The depth sections are each 5.5 hours long and include 60 questions (40 scored, 20 pretest) each. The breadth sessions contain multiple-choice questions covering a range of structural engineering topics including both buildings and bridges. The depth sessions focus on a single area of practice, either buildings or bridges, which you will choose when registering. The depth portions of the exam are scenario-based.
The PE Structural breadth sections are administered year-round. Each PE Structural depth section is administered two times per year. Please visit NCEES to learn more about testing dates.
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