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When do PE exam results come out?

NCEES does not publish fixed results dates for most PE exams. Results are typically available within 7 to 10 business days. PE Structural depth sections are the exception and take 10 to 13 weeks.

Most PE exams
7 to 10 business days
Structural breadth
7 to 10 days
Structural depth
10 to 13 weeks
Next depth exams
Oct 27 and 28, 2026

How PE Exam results are released

  • For most US jurisdictions, PE results are typically available within 7 to 10 business days, with an email from NCEES when they post to MyNCEES.
  • PE Structural breadth sections are given year-round, and their results are available in 7 to 10 days.
  • PE Structural depth sections need a standard setting review, so their results take 10 to 13 weeks.
  • Each PE Structural depth section is given twice a year. The next dates are October 27 (lateral) and October 28 (vertical), 2026, then April 13 and 14, 2027.

Common questions

How long do PE exam results take?

Most PE results are typically available within 7 to 10 business days. PE Structural depth results take 10 to 13 weeks.

Why do PE Structural depth results take longer?

NCEES runs a standard setting evaluation on depth sections before releasing results, which takes 10 to 13 weeks.

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