Exam Approval Overview
REMINDER…Even if you have been previously approved to take an exam by the Board, you still must reapply for each reexamination pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 4733.13 (D). The reexam application is two pages and the Ohio application fee is $25.00 for FE and FS exams and $75.00 for PE, PS and OHPS exams.
R.C. Chapter 4733 requires minimum education and experience requirements in order for individuals to become licensed Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors in the state of Ohio. Included in the minimum requirements is the passing of two eight-hour National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying examinations.
Choose the appropriate application link in the Applications menu on the right for reexam, student, or first-time exam applications and procedures.
Non-ABET Degree Evaluation Required
IMPORTANT! Your previously-approved non-ABET degree may need to be evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluations before you can be approved for a reexamination.
In order to be considered for an Ohio NCEES examination approval, the Board requires all non-ABET-accredited degrees — domestic and foreign — to be evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluations. Go to our Degree Evaluation Policy page for the official Board degree evaluation policy.
NCEES Exam Administration Services Registration Required
After exam application approval from the Board, the next step is registering with NCEES Exam Administration Services. All information related to registration deadlines, special accommodations, cancellations, etc., can be found on the NCEES Ohio page.
Exam Qualifications Are Not Determined By Board Staff
REMINDER…While the Board staff can and does answer your exam questions by email, fax and telephone; we cannot determine if you are qualified to take an NCEES exam. Your qualifications are reviewed by the Board’s panel of experts after you have applied.