Nuclear PE Exam Preparation

Several resources exist to help those preparing to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in Nuclear Engineering.

Basic Information

Nuclear PE exam information at NCEES website
Provides basic information about the exam, including format and registration information.

MyNCEES account login
Portal to creating an account, which is required before signing up for the exam.

Exam specification
Downloadable PDF with an overview of the current topics covered on the exam.

Study Resources

Nuclear PE Exam Preparation Module Program
Professional Engineering Examination Committee volunteers have developed a study aid to help prepare engineers who are interested in becoming licensed in nuclear engineering. The Nuclear PE Exam Preparation Module Program aims to be a comprehensive study resource. The video-based online program expands upon the nuclear engineering PE exam study workshop formerly held each June at the ANS Annual Meeting. Each module presents content that follows a list of learning objectives and is aligned with the NCEES nuclear engineering PE exam specifications. Available for purchase online.

ANS Study Guide for the Professional Engineering Examination in Nuclear Engineering
Contains information pertaining to PE registration, and the PE Exam knowledge domains, including sample exam questions with solutions. Available for purchase in the ANS Store.

In addition to the ANS educational products, NCEES also offers a Nuclear PE Practice Exam for purchase. The practice exam contains 85 questions from past exams; simulates the format, style, and level of difficulty of exam questions; and provides solutions to enhance the exam taker's understanding for each specification area.