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How long is the PE exam?

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Short answer

For PE Civil, the appointment is 9 hours: 8 hours of exam time plus a tutorial and a scheduled break.

USA PE Exam: Quick Facts

Administered by
NCEES (licenses by state boards)
PE Civil format
80 questions, 8 hours of exam time
Appointment
9 hours including a scheduled break
Fee (PE Civil)
$400 to NCEES
Delivery
Computer-based, year-round
Reference
Discipline-specific NCEES handbook on screen

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