Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, previous Original Registration Certificate is mandatory for endorsement whether it
was expired.

In case of loss of Original Certificate following documents are required:-

• Affidavit of lost certificate (Duly signed by the Engineer & must contain name of
  engineer and PEC registration number)
• Newspaper Clipping
• Copy of FIR (Must contain name of engineer and PEC registration number)
• Receipt /challan of Rs 1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only)

Yes, Engineer can endorse more than one qualification except the degree is not
acquired under Distance Learning Qualification.

HEC Attested degree is not compulsory for endorsement; but if attested, then verification will not be carried out by PEC.

Distance Learning is not recognized by PEC; therefore, not endorsed.

An applicant can apply for registration online through link https://portal.pec.org.pk/

Rs: 5500/- fee is required for Professional Engineer.

Fee is nonrefundable.

Competency profile submission is mandatory for interview as PE so that panel of experts can assess engineers’ competency through his area of expertis and project details.

For elevation of title from RE to PE, An Engineers needs to return back his RE certificate so that new PE certificate will be issued.

There are two categories as mentioned below:

Category-I:

• He/She must be graduated after April 2005.
• Must be registered as R.E with PEC.
• Has minimum five years of relevant professional experience after graduation.
• He/She has passed EPE exam conducted by PEC.
• Earned required 17 CPD points since August 2010.

Category-II:

• He/She must be graduated prior to April 2005.
• He/She has acquired engineering qualification from Pakistani Engineering
  Universities/Institutes duly accredited with PEC.
• Has minimum 10 years’ experience after graduation.
• Earned required 17 CPD points since August 2010.
• Assessment by Subject Expert
• Interview before Enrollment Committee (through Video link or physical at PEC
  designated Offices).

Requirements details are available in guidelines.

Create login using PEC portal and apply online with uploading readable scanned copies of the Bachelor degree, Transcript, fee voucher, CNIC, signature and photograph with a blue background. You will remain updated with every step for application process. The same photograph will be printed on the PEC registration certificate.

“Chartered Engineer” shall be eligible to be registered as “Professional Engineer” in the relevant discipline provided he/she possesses four years of engineering qualification and satisfies the PEC Regulations for Engineering Education.

• Upload documents using computer/laptop. (please don’t use smart devices)
• Please use a good internet connection.
• Remove the picture, attach new and click on save button.
• Refresh after saving to see if you can view newly uploaded image.
• Make sure type of image is .jpg
• Image size may be between 400-500 kb
• Use paint program in windows to edit/resize image rather than using any online service.
• The profile picture uploaded by you is informal/casual which is not acceptable. Please upload formal passport size picture with blue/white background for further process.

Please upload Readable Copy of paid challan of requisite fee through deposit slip Rs
1000 fee for life time for further process

It is result notification of graduates sent by HEIs to PEC.

“Registered Engineer” means a person who holds an accredited engineering qualification, whether working privately or in the employment of an engineering public organization and is registered as such by the Council. Registered Engineer shall perform all professional engineering works except independently signing design.

“Professional Engineer” means a person who holds an accredited engineering qualification and after obtaining a professional experience of five years, whether working privately or in the employment of an engineering public organization, has passed the prescribed engineering practice examination and is registered as such by the Council.

A newly graduate is registered with PEC as Registered Engineer. A Registered Engineer can become Professional Engineer after completing five years’ experience and passing engineering practice examination (EPE).

An engineer cannot undertake any professional engineering works unless registered with PEC. Therefore  registration with PEC is mandatory.

The qualification of B.Tech is not equivalent to Bachelor of engineering. Therefore PEC does not register them as such. PEC registers only such graduates who possess engineering qualification duly accredited with PEC.

There is no difference. There are different nomenclatures which are used by different Engineering universities.

Yes, he/she can apply through Online Registration Portal

Yes, renewal card is issued for maximum three years. The purpose of issuing renewal card for three years is to give opportunity to engineer for updating of his/her profile/record with PEC for future correspondence.

Yes, renewal card is issued for maximum three years. The purpose of issuing renewal card for three years is to give opportunity to engineer for updating of his/her profile/record with PEC for future correspondence.

PEC Online Account Info (view details) (Pay Order, Demand draft are not acceptable. Fee is received through online system)

After the expiry of Renewal Card, engineer has to apply for issuance of renewal card for any number of years not exceeding three at a time.

Application for renewal can be submitted online using Web portal along with scan copies of the required documents.

Fee Structure for renewal of Registered Engineers.

Fee Structure for renewal of Professional Engineers.

A Professional Engineer who has attained the age of sixty years and is unemployed shall be exempted from the payment of annual renewal fee for the rest of his life and his Renewal Card shall be issued upon his request.

Renewal Procedure for Non-Resident Pakistanis Registered Engineers and
Professional Engineers is same as those of resident Pakistanis Registered Engineers
and Professional Engineers respectively.

Two choices for Renewal are available for RE & PE i.e. yearly basis renewal and life time subscription.

Engineers who have paid lifetime subscription are also required to obtain renewal cards by following the renewal procedure after expiry on “NO CHARGE BASIS”. It means they are not required to pay any fee/cost for renewal purpose. However they have to renew his/her registration after expiry.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which members of professional bodies maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills for developing personal qualities required in their professional lives.
Pakistan Engineering Council under its Act has mandate for introducing and ensuring continued professional development activities amongst its growing community of engineers and has devised a comprehensive framework titled Professional Development of Engineers (Bye Laws – 2008) approved by the Government of Pakistan.

For newly Registered Engineer, first year after graduation shall be a grace period and CPD will be applicable from second year onwards. A Registered Engineer shall have to earn nine credit points in first three years cycle, twelve credit points in the next three years cycle and five credit points per year thereafter for renewal of registration under the PEC Act.

Yes, CPD is mandatory for Professional Engineers and existing Professional Engineers are required to obtain three credit points per year for the renewal of the registration, with effect from July 2010.

When a Registered Engineer has attained a minimum of five years of practical experience in relevant field of engineering from a recognized engineering organization or institution or service and has earned at least seventeen CPD credit points, he / she shall become eligible to apply for Engineering Practice Examination (EPE) on the form available in CPD Section, which is for the assessment of the engineering competence,
knowledge and skills of an applicant engineer.
A Registered Engineer may qualify for registration as Professional Engineer after qualifying the EPE, which may be arranged and conducted through local or foreign services hired or availed for the purpose.

The EPE is optional for a Registered Engineer but is an essential part to obtain the title of Professional Engineer. However Professional Engineers already registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council are not required to appear in the EPE.

An engineer who has done diploma must take admission in relevant engineer program. please visit link https://www.pec.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DAE-UPDATED-LIST.pdf for reference.