What percentage is the general passing average for the ChE Licensure Examination?

• A. 70%
• B. 50%
• C. 60%
• D. 75%

Answer: (A)

A licensure exam uses a minimum passing average to certify competence across the subjects it covers. For the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination, the general passing average is 70%. This means your overall score, averaged across all subjects, must reach at least 70% to qualify as having passed. This threshold reflects a baseline level of mastery across core topics and their application, rather than allowing a high score in one area to compensate for weaker performance in another. Lower thresholds like 50% or 60% would not strongly indicate readiness for professional practice, while a 75% threshold would impose a stricter standard than what is typically used. So, 70% is the standard general passing average.