PE: Rev 12

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)

Professional Engineer (P. Eng) India & International Professional Engineer, IntPE (India)

Guidelines for Applicants

1. Introduction

A professional engineer (P. Eng) by definition is one whose academic

qualification & experience will be in conformity with the internationally mutually
acceptable standards.

After evaluation of competency by the National Committee of the relevant

engineering discipline, the applicant engineer is certified as a Professional Engineer by
a Board for Certification of Professional Engineers (BFC).

A Professional Engineer may be designated as IntPE (India) i.e. International

Professional Engineer (India) subject to meeting the evaluation criteria, payment of fee
for transfer to IntPE register solely at the discretion of the Board for Certification. Those
applicants who apply for transfer to IntPE (I) register in the prescribed form along with
transfer fee as applicable will be assessed for PE as well as IntPE during the same
assessment. The applicants will be interviewed by respective National Committees on
International Procedures / Codes / Practices. However, if applicants seek a transfer to
IntPE (I) register at a later date, they will be assessed separately on receipt of
application for transfer to IntPE register, along with prescribed fee and other charges, as
applicable.

2. Grouping of Engineering Disciplines

Engineering disciplines include in which bachelors degree or equivalent is

awarded. The engineering disciplines in which Certification of Professional Engineer as
well as International Professional Engineer (India) are undertaken at present are as
follows: -
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Textile Engineering

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Rev 12: Approved vide minutes of BFC meeting dated 25 Nov 2011 held at New Delhi.
The other engineering disciplines in which the certification of Professional Engineers and
International Professional Engineers (India) is planned to be undertaken in due course
are as follows: -

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Marine Engineering

3. Qualification for Certification as Professional Engineer

3.1 Basic Requirements for certification as Professional Engineer

i) Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent recognised by Statutory

Authority or Government of India;
ii) Experience of 7 years in engineering practice;
iii) Professional experience of 2 years in a responsible position of significant
engineering activity;
iv) Persons of good character;
v) Membership of recognised professional engineering institution
/association;

vi) Passed the Assessment Examination as prescribed;

vii) Maintained continued professional development since graduation at a
satisfactory level;
viii) Undertakes to adhere to the Code of Ethics;
ix) Makes a formal application with prescribed fee.

3.2 Exemptions for Experience for Professional Engineer

i) Credit up to 12 months of experience may be given if he/she has a Post

Graduate Engineering Degree or equivalent, recognised by
MHRD/UGC/AICTE;
ii) Credit up to 24 months of experience may be given if he/she has also
obtained a PhD Degree recognised by MHRD/UGC/AICTE;
iii) Maximum exemption for higher education shall not exceed 24 months
including Post Graduation Degree and PhD.

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3.3 Requirements of Competency for Professional Engineers

i) Application of engineering theory, standards and practices;

ii) Management of engineering works including personnel & financial
aspects;
iii) Communication skills;
iv) Understanding of broader social and legal implications of engineering
profession;
v) Continuous development in engineering profession;
vi) Demonstration of concern for sustainability, occupational health, safety
and welfare.
3.4 Additional Requirements for International Professional Engineering Certification:
i) Good knowledge of International codes/standards.
ii) Conversant with International practices/procedures in engineering.
iii) Demonstration of capabilities to be an International Professional Engineer
to the satisfaction of respective National Committee and Board for
Certification.

4. Career Progression

4.1 The career progression details, which must be recorded in the Application Form
is the applicants opportunity to demonstrate he has the required engineering
experience. He/She should give dates and positions held and should describe
the level and limits of responsibility held in each position.

For the purpose of certification, responsible capacity is defined as having

responsibility for the financial and technical outcome of work of an engineering
nature. It is acknowledged that engineering works vary greatly in size and
complexity and the Board will not demand complete responsibility for excessively
large or complex works. The applicant should have held responsibility for a part
of a large work or all of a small works, part of a complex work or all of a
straightforward works. The assessors will apply a certain amount of judgement in
their decisions.

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4.2 The Professional Engineer applicant is expected to possess the following
qualities. The applicant is required to submit a self-appraisal report to
demonstrate these qualities in the execution of his/her work during his/her
service in the different positions in his/her career progression:
A sound understanding of engineering principles;
The ability to use relevant existing technology coupled with the ability to locate
and use new technologies to benefit his/her work and engineering generally;
The ability to identify and apply appropriate scientific methods to produce
alternative solutions to complex engineering problems;
Independent judgement in the application of engineering science and knowledge
particularly in his/her chosen field;
The leadership skills to plan, manage and direct the human, material and
financial resources required to solve complex problems, often in multi-disciplinary
teams;
A high level of understanding and application of engineering economics;
Commitment to the public interest in all aspects of work, including health, safety,
risk, financial, commercial, legal, environmental, social, energy conservation and
sustainability.
The report is the main opportunity for the applicant to convince the assessors that
he/she possesses and has been consistently demonstrating in his/her work
performance, the required competence. It should, therefore, not simply be a narrative of
activities carried out by the applicant but must describe the why and how of the work
activities. It should also indicate the applicants involvement and the role he/she played
in the process. The report will be expected to demonstrate that the applicant
understands the underlying engineering, economic and management principles behind
the work activities. Ideally the Self-Appraisal would include and center on significant
engineering work undertake by the applicant demonstrating his own contribution in
meeting the required qualities. The self-appraisal report should be comprehensive and
concise. For new applicants, the report is expected to be around 1000 words.
For renewal applications, the applicant should give details of his/her professional
activities during 60-month period of the last certification [see item 6.5 (a)]. This is in the
form of a self-appraisal report and should be written in the same spirit as mentioned
above. The self-appraisal report for renewal applications is expected to be around 300
words.

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5. Sponsors

Any application for PE must be supported by at least three sponsors, who are either
Fellows of IEI /Fellows of any other recognised professional engineering institutions
or have been Professional Engineers of IEI for at least 5 years. The sponsors are
expected to assess the application as per the requirements of the certification. The
sponsors must give an undertaking that they know the applicant personally and be
convinced in every respect that he/she is a fit and proper person to be certificated as
Professional Engineer.
The sponsors will be required to complete a separate confidential form giving their
own impressions of the applicant and reasons why they consider him/her to be a fit
person to be certified as Professional Engineer. This confidential document shall be
submitted separately to the BFC.
Sponsors separate confidential reports are not applicable for renewal of certification.

6. Assessment Procedure for PE (India)/IntPE (India)

6.1 Assessment shall be done as follows: -

6.1.1 Online Assessment examination comprising of: -

Module-I (General)
Module-II related to the respective field of engineering specialization.
An applicant has to pass both Module I and Module II.
Online assessment Examination measures the ability of the potential professional
engineer to practice in prevailing environment. It may cover areas such as health,
safety, quality, environment, industrial and economic trends, social responsibility,
ethics, legal and contracting practices, Codes/ Specifications of the respective
engineering discipline and actual practicing professional knowledge;
(Online assessment examination is applicable for fresh candidates only)
6.1.2 Any applicant who fails either in Module I or Module II can re-appear either in
Module I or Module II with deposition of re-appearance fee amounting Rs. 1000/-
per re-appearance. Minimum six month gap is required to be maintained.
However, in one calendar year only a maximum of two attempts are permitted.
6.2 Oral Examination / Interview by the National Committee of the respective field,
which will also undertake: -
6.2.1 i) Evaluation of professional experience for at least 7 years after acquiring

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 engineering degree (but immediately preceding the examination)
(ii) Out of 7 years experience, evaluation of 2 years recent professional
experience in significant engineering work.
(iii) Evaluation of CPD (Continuous Professional Development).
(iv) Evaluation of knowledge of International codes / standards / practices /
procedures in the respective field of engineering, if also applied for transfer
to IntPE register.
(Oral Examination / Interview is applicable for fresh as well as renewal
candidates)
6.2.2 If any applicant either fresh or renewal is not recommended by the National
Committee during the interview, he can reappear for interview on completion
of six month after submitting applicable video conferencing charges of
Rs. 3000/- and strengthening their professional knowledge and attaining
more practical exposure in their respective field of working.

6.3 Evaluation of Competency:

The competence of a Professional Engineer defines his/her capability to
perform a given function using a combination of general and engineering
knowledge and skills to optimize the application of existing and emerging
technology;

A competent professional engineers expected level of performance will

depend upon his/her field of specialisation. Specifically, it may include the
following:

Know the systems techniques, practices and procedures followed in

management of engineering activities and project;
Provide technical and commercial leadership in solving and managing
engineering problems relating to the field of specialisation;
Have proper understanding of management of resources, legal and
contractual issues, cost-cutting and efficiency improvement measures,
safety, health and environment safeguards, development of human
resources and service to the society;
Use effective communication and inter-personnel skills to deal with
human matters and business issue;

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 Commit to abide by the established professional Code of Ethics;

The major emphasis shall be on evaluating the relevance of learning to the

profession rather than mere knowledge accumulation. The National Committee
concerned will assess the candidate through interview as well as assessment of
past records for their competency.

6.4 Evaluation of Continuous Professional Development

The Continuing Professional Development programme includes Technical

Educational Knowledge Update through added qualifications; and Professional
Expertise and Management Skills Upgrade through additional training and
experience. Each of these categories can be further broken down into significant
parts and each part can then be assigned weightage and achievement value.
The quality and quantity of IE (India) continuing development Programme shall
be assured by the development assessment method indicated below. It is the
aggregate of credit hours earned in 5-years that will determine as to whether a P
Eng has secured at least 125 credit hours within his/her five years certification
validity period for renewal.

The hours of an applicable CPD are counted by multiplying the actual hours of
CPD by the Weight Factor, which indicates the extent of effect of each CPD
activity. The following table shows the details:

Classification Type Applicable CPD CPD Weight Applicable Remarks

Program Factor Hours
(Multiplier)
Formal (1) Award of 2 30 All achievement shall be
Education Doctorate supported with records
Upgrade and certificates.
In Engineering/ Award of Post 2 25
Management Graduate Degree Limit for total of all = 60
duly recognized hrs for 5 years
by BFC (Upper Award of Post
limit) Graduate
2
Diploma 20

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 Formal (2) Post Graduate 1 20 All achievements shall
Education Correspondence/ be supported with
Upgrade in online course records and certificates.
Engineering/ (including those
Management gained through Limit for total of all = 60
duly recognized the internet) hrs for 5 years
by BFC
(Upper limit) Authorising 2 20
books in field of
specializations
published by a
reputed publisher

Formal (3) Participation in 1 Actual

Education and training & hours of
Training development attendance
Activities (No programmes
limit)
(4) Participation in 0.5 Actual
CPD related hours of
lectures, attendance
symposium, in-
house training,
studying tour,
National and
International
conferences etc.

Presentation (5) Lecturer or 2 Actual Lectures exclude routine

Papers and Symposium lecture teaching at institutions
other Activities Panelist hours and university
(No limit)
(6) Participation in 1 Hours
an academic spent at an
meeting academic
meeting

(7) Writing thesis, 1 Actual Subject to limit of 20

technical reports hours to hours per year
and others write a
report

(8) Attending a 1 Hours of This is applied only

Presentation committee etc. attendance when an applicant
Papers and participates in active
other Activities discussions (such as at
(No limit) roundtable)

(9) Part of 1 Hours Only those with urgency

Professional spent for and in the public interest
contribution in profession such as emergency
activities such as al building risk judgement
emergency risk contributio work after earthquake
judgement work. n etc.

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Notes. 1. The number of credit hours will be calculated by multiplying the number of
hours actually spent for the CPD activities by a pre-determined weighted
factor.

The above assessment methodology including the weightage factors is indicative. The
IE (India) can re-design these, as required and directed by BFC.

6.5 Renewal of PE Certification

Renewal of certification for further period of 60 months may be effected 6 months

prior to & not later than 6 months after the date of expiry of the previous certification.
Assessment examination is not applicable to the applicants seeking renewal of PE
Certification. Such applicants shall be assessed for: -

(a) Self-appraisal giving details of professional activities during the 60 months period
of the last certification in around 300 words (see also item 4.2 above);

(b) Time spent in activities related to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The criteria & methodology for assessment of CPD are covered under paragraph
6.4;

The applicants shall be assessed including interview by the concerned National

Committee on the basis of the criteria at the time of renewal of certification. This
assessment shall be communicated to BFC and the candidate shall be issued fresh
Certificate of P Eng on approval. Those candidates who wish to be placed on the
IntPE (I)* register will have to apply on the prescribed form along with IntPE (I)
transfer fee as applicable at the time of submitting the renewal application, failing of
which they will have to be interviewed again if they wish to seek transfer to IntPE (I)
Register at a later date.

7. Criteria for Recognition of Incoming Engineers from Overseas

IE (India) shall certify the engineers working overseas as under:

i) Engineers registered as International Professional Engineer by the

members of EMF shall be certified in India, through an oral examination /
interview at the discretion of BFC / National Committee if they apply for

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* IntPE (I): International Professional Engineer (India)
 certification as P Eng (India) in the specified form, provide all required
data, and pay the agreed fee. They will be exempted from online
assessment examination as they have already been examined under an
equivalent system. They should have Bachelors Degree or equivalent in
engineering from an accredited institution and at least seven years
experience.

ii) Others with engineering degree from foreign universities will be required
to go through all the procedures including examinations as for engineers
with Indian degree.

8. Professional Engineers/IntPE (I)s Seal

A Professional Engineer/IntPE (I) shall have a seal of his own as per design
approved by the BFC which shall have following information
Name of the P Eng/IntPE (I)
P Eng/IntPE (I) No.
Issuing Authority
Discipline
Valid up to

This seal must be affixed on the drawing/design/report/ certification certified by

him/her.
P Eng./IntPE (I) shall be responsible for civil / criminal liability for the losses/
damages suffered by the user of his/ her services if it is found that the losses /
damages have arisen out of wrong certification.

9. FEE:
For initial certification US $ 400 for applicants other than citizens
: Rs.4,000/-
of India
US $ 400 & Nepal
for applicants other than citizens of India & Nepal
Interview electronically : Rs.3000/-
Interview electronically : Rs.3000.00
Totaling : Rs.7,000/-

For Renewal : Rs.3,000/-

citizens
US $ 300 of Indiaother
for applicants & Nepal
than citizens of India & Nepal
Interview electronically : Rs.3000/-
Totaling : Rs.6,000/-

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 Transfer fee from PE (India) : Rs.10,000/-
to IntPE (India). US $ 500 for applicants other than citizens of India & Nepal.
Interview electronically : Rs.3000/-
Totaling : Rs.13,000/-

Renewal of IntPE : Rs .16,000/-

Break-up of this fee is as follows: -
Rs. 3,000/- for renewal of PE Certification;
Rs. 3,000/- for video conferencing charges;
Rs. 10,000/- for transfer fee from PE (India) to IntPE (India).

Application, complete in all respects, is to be sent to Secretariat, Board for Certification,

The Institution of Engineers (India), 8 Gokhale Road, Kolkata-700 020 along with
requisite fee in form of Demand Draft drawn on any scheduled bank in favour of The
Institution of Engineers (India) payable at Kolkata.

For more information please visit our website: www.ieindia.org

Through home page Professional Engineer.
E-mail: ddg@ieindia.org / pe@ieindia.org
Phone: 033 2223-3296

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