About the NPPE Exam
The National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) is a requirement for engineering licensure in Canada. Here's everything you need to know to succeed.
65-81
Total Questions
2.5 Hours
Time Limit
65%
Passing Score
5x Yearly
Offered
2026 Exam Dates
| Session | Exam Dates | Registration Deadline | Booking Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | January 19-21, 2026 | December 5, 2025 | December 19, 2025 - January 4, 2026 |
| April 2026 | April 6-8, 2026 | February 13, 2026 | March 6-22, 2026 |
| June 2026 | June 1-3, 2026 | April 24, 2026 | May 8-24, 2026 |
| September 2026 | September 7-9, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | August 7-23, 2026 |
| November 2026 | November 16-18, 2026 | October 2, 2026 | October 16 - November 1, 2026 |
Note: You must register through your provincial/territorial engineering regulator before the registration deadline. Book your exam appointment during the booking window period.
Exam Content Breakdown
Professional Practice
27-32 questions
Law for Professional Practice
23-28 questions
Ethics
17-21 questions
Professionalism
7-10 questions
Professional Law
7-10 questions
Regulation of Members & Discipline
7-10 questions
Key Information
Format: Multiple choice, computer-based examination
Eligibility: Must be registered with a provincial/territorial engineering association
Retake Policy: Can retake after 90 days if unsuccessful
Schedule: Five exam sessions annually (January, April, June, September, November)
Registration: Must register through your provincial/territorial engineering regulator
Provincial & Territorial Regulators
To register for the NPPE exam, you must contact your provincial or territorial engineering regulator. Select your province or territory below:
PEO
Professional Engineers Ontario
Ontario
EGBC
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
British Columbia
APEGA
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
Alberta
EGM
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
Manitoba
APEGS
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
OIQ
Ordre des ingĂŠnieurs du QuĂŠbec
Quebec
APEGNB
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
ENS
Engineers Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
EPEI
Engineers PEI
Prince Edward Island
PEGNL
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
NAPEG
Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
NWT & Nunavut
EY
Engineers Yukon
Yukon