Exam Prep
Study paths for the FE and PE Mechanical exams, built on the free guides and tools.
The FE and PE exams are written and run by NCEES. Engineer Underground is not affiliated with NCEES. Exam formats, topics, calculator rules and the reference material change, so always check the current exam specifications on the NCEES website. Everything on this page is general study help, and the practice problems are original and not NCEES questions.
Two routes, one for each exam. Every guide, calculator, table and glossary entry on the site is free to read, and the study paths link them together in a sensible order. Members also get printable formula sheets and original practice sets for each topic.
Choose your exam
- FE Mechanical study path: the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, taken near graduation. A 12-week schedule and 14 topics, each with guides, tools, tables and practice.
- PE Mechanical roadmap: the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam for licensure. Topic areas, the guides and tools that support them, and how to plan your preparation.
- How to study: schedules, practice habits, using the reference handbook and your calculator, and exam-day tips.
What is free and what is for members
| Free for everyone | Members |
|---|---|
| All guides with worked examples | Printable formula sheets (32) |
| All calculators and unit converters | FE practice sets with worked solutions (12) |
| Reference tables and the glossary | CSV and Excel downloads of the tables |
| These study paths | One free sample download for any free account |