APPLICATION FOR THE HKIE STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION
THE HKIE STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION
The Institution is pleased to announce that the upcoming Written Examination of the HKIE Structural Examination will be held on Thursday, 19 November 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Hopewell Hotel.
The HKIE Structural Examination features the following structure:
- It consists of two parts: (a) a Written Examination and (b) an Interview.
- The Written Examination consists of two sections in the form of (a) Multiple Choice Questions (one hour) and (b) Design Questions (six and a half hours).
Note: Passing the Written Examination is not a prerequisite for taking the Interview, or vice versa.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
First-time candidates: Candidates must submit their completed application form and the required fees to the HKIE either by post or in person no later than 7:00 PM on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Resit candidates: Candidates are reminded to observe the specific resit deadline stated in their previous result letter. The completed Application Form for Resit must be submitted to the HKIE either by post or in person on or before their individual resit deadline, or by 7:00 PM on Monday, 31 August 2026, whichever is earlier.
Applications that do not reach the Institution by the above respective deadline will strictly not be considered.
DOCUMENTATION & APPLICATION FORMS
Please download the guidance notes below for detailed requirements, application procedures, and examination details:
Application forms can be obtained via the following links:
- Application for the class of Member or Additional Discipline for Corporate Member: Form 1/MD
- Application for a Resit: Application Form for Resit – The HKIE Structural Examination
PAST EXAMINATION PAPERS
Written Examination – Section 2: Design Questions (2009 – 2025)
Past papers for the Design Questions section are available for download below:
ENQUIRIES
If you have any queries, please contact the External Qualifications Section by phone at 2830 9098 or by email at eq@hkie.org.hk.