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Important Updates for the PE Electrical Power Exam and All Three PE Mechanical Exams (Effective October 1, 2025)
Effective October 1, 2025, the NCEES will implement updated exam specifications for the PE Electrical Power and all three PE Mechanical exams. These changes are designed to reflect current professional practice by increasing the focus on discipline-specific content and reducing general knowledge topics.
This page will provide essential information to help you navigate these updates and prepare effectively. We've compiled details on the upcoming changes for each exam, including what’s changing and what’s staying the same. Whether you're just beginning your PE exam preparation or are nearing your test date, understanding these modifications is crucial for success.
In preparation for these significant changes, School of PE has proactively updated all its course materials to align with the new specifications. This includes new course notes, workshop problems, solutions, and Question Banks. The updated OnDemand courses will be available starting November 1. You'll find that our revamped materials will provide the most current information and practice you need to succeed on your exam.
What was announced?
NCEES is changing the PE Electrical Power exam specifications effective with exams beginning on October 1, 2025.
What’s not changing?
- Format: The exam is still 80 Questions, 9 hours long, and offered year-round as a computer-based test (CBT).
What is changing?
- Increased discipline-specific content and reduced general content, allowing a deeper focus on your specific area of expertise.
- Updated design standards, so it’s crucial to study using the correct edition of all materials.
- Sections on reliability and engineering economics have been removed.
- Increased emphasis on measurement & instrumentation and general applications.
- Revised NCEES Reference Handbook and practice exams to align with the new exam specifications. The new NCEES PE Electrical and Computer: Power Reference Handbook and practice exam are now available through your MyNCEES account. The current handbook (v. 1.3) is valid through September 30, 2025. If you plan to take the exam on or after October 1, 2025, or later, you must use the updated handbook (v. 2.0.1).
What are my options?
We've proactively updated all our PE Electrical and Computer Power course materials to align with the new NCEES exam specifics. This includes new course notes, workshop problems, solutions, Question Bank questions, flashcards, and lecture videos, ensuring you have the most current and relevant information to prepare effectively.
Our updated OnDemand courses will be available starting November 1.
What was announced?
NCEES is changing the PE Mechanical exam specifications effective with exams beginning on October 1, 2025. These changes will apply to all three PE Mechanical exams: HVAC & Refrigeration, Machine Design & Materials, and Thermal & Fluid Systems.
What’s not changing?
- Format: The exam is still 80 Questions, 9 hours long, and offered year-round as a computer-based test (CBT).
- Core Topics: Although there may be a few slight changes in terminology (see below), the core topics will remain the same in the new format. Some topics are being carried over from the old exam specs. Please find the latest specs from NCEES here.
What is changing?
- Increased discipline-specific content and reduced general content, allowing a deeper focus on your specific area of expertise.
- Updated terminology to reflect current industry standards.
- Revised NCEES Reference Handbook and practice exams to align with the new exam specifications. The new NCEES PE Mechanical Reference Handbook and practice exams are now available through your MyNCEES account. The current handbook (v. 1.9) is valid through September 30, 2025. If you plan to take the exam on October 1, 2025 or later, you must use the updated handbook (v. 2.0).
What are my options?
We've proactively updated all three of our PE Electrical Mechanical course materials to align with the new NCEES exam specifics. This includes new course notes, workshop problems, solutions, Question Bank questions, flashcards, and lecture videos, ensuring you have the most current and relevant information to prepare effectively.
Our updated OnDemand courses will be available starting November 1.
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help! If you still have questions about the upcoming PE Electrical Power or PE Mechanical exam changes, don't hesitate to reach out to our Student Services team. They can provide further clarification and support to help you prepare. Contact them now!
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