National Certification Examination for
Energy Managers and Auditors
As mandated by the Energy Conservation Act, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will administer a national certification examination to standardize the qualifications
of Energy Managers and Energy Auditors throughout the country.
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Need for NCE
The essential qualification for a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Energy Auditor would be the passing of a National Certification Examination (NCE), which will be conducted under the aegis of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The national level certification examination, conducted by a National Certifying Agency, will establish a uniform criterion for the certification of Energy Managers/Energy Auditors and will also ensure that services of qualified persons, having the requisite knowledge on the subject, are available to the industry.
The certification examination will be conducted based on the syllabus/curriculum approved by the Bureau. The proposed syllabus will go under modifications from time to time based on the feedback received and future developments. The requisite modifications will be incorporated by the national level certification agency in the syllabus in consultation with the Bureau from time to time.
About BEE
The Government of India has set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the provision of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. This will be achieved with active participation of all stakeholders, resulting into accelerated and sustained adoption of energy efficiency in all sectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
See All FAQ’sIs Registration mandatory for applying to NCE examinations?
Yes, online registration for NCE is a mandatory prerequisite.
Should the candidate register each time before applying for an examination?
Yes, the candidate has to register each time before applying for the examination.
Is it possible to fill-up the form in fragments/parts since it is a long one?
Yes. It is possible to fill up the form in fragments. Even one can save the form after filling the mandatory fields in the first page and enter other data in the next login.
Is there a provision to modify a previously saved form?
Modification is possible till submission of Application Form.
My Credit/Debit card is not working while paying the application fee. What should I do?
You can make payment from internet banking also.
I have registered for 15th Exam. Can I apply for 25th NCE examinations?
No. In case you wish to attend, you will have to register again as a fresh candidate.
Is there any age limit for taking NCE examination?
There is no restriction on age for appearing in NCE examination.
Is fee paid for NCE examination refundable?
The fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
How long is this certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for life time, subject to the condition of attending of an authorized refresher training course of short term duration by the candidate in a designated /approved institute or organization (to be announced by the Bureau) once in a 5 year time period, commencing from the date of award of certificate. A six- month’s grace period will also be provided to the certified energy manager and energy auditors after the expiry of 5 year period. The Candidate will be required to inform the BEE about the attendance of the refresher course on a specified format so that a fresh certificate is issued to the candidate for another 5-year period.
Whether this certificate can be revoked?
The Certificate can be revoked on the ground of proved instances of unprofessional / unethical practices followed by a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Energy Auditor. The Bureau shall constitute a Committee for this purpose, which will investigate the matter. The concerned Certified Energy Manager and Energy Auditor will be informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of such charges.
Whether it is possible to upgrade from Energy Manager to Energy Auditor. If so what is the procedure?
Bureau of Energy Efficiency has approved the Upgradation of Energy Manager Certification to Energy Auditor Certification.The candidates who have qualified for Energy Manager certification and who fulfill the eligibility criteria for writing the Energy Auditor Certification are eligible for upgrading EM Certification to EA Certification.
The choice for issue of exercising this option to an eligible Certified Energy Manager is restricted within a period of 5 years from the date of issue of his/ her Energy Manager Certification.
Those eligible candidates need to appear only for Paper-4 - Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility Systems (Open Book Examination).
What to do, if a candidate is unable to make online payment and error message is displayed?
Candidate may wait for 48 hours before making another attempt for online fee payment.
What to do, if application status is showing incomplete after making online payment?
It means that fee is not yet received by BEE from the Bank. Status of fee payment can be verified at the ‘Payment Status’ links provided in the candidate’s login screen. You may wait for 2-3 days and re-check. In case, payment status is still incomplete, you may check your bank account for refund of fee amount. Contact your bank or you may make fee payment again.
Do I need to attend any classes/ courses to appear for NCE?
No. This is a self-preparatory examination and it is not mandatory to attend any private organised coaching classes.
Can I call helpline number anytime?
You can reach helpline @ +91 9677245234 during business hours
as indicated below:
Mon. – Fri.: 0930 hrs to 1730 hrs
Lunch hours: 1300 hrs to 1330 hrs
Closed on weekends and public holidays
I am a Supplementary/ Upgradation Candidate. How do I login and register in the website?
For Supplementary/ Upgradation Candidates, please click on “Candidate Login” tab and enter your e-mail address already registered with NCA. You will prompted to create a password. Create the same and follow as prompted. Once the application number is generated, you can login from “Candidate Login” button.
How long will scrutiny of application take place?
The scrutiny of applications take around 2-3 working days from the date of submission.
What completes the Registration process for Exam?
Acceptance of application form, payment of fee completes the registration process.
I am a Supplementary candidate. Do I need to register for this exam?
Registration is mandatory for attending the examination. Kindly select the category of examination and the papers in which you would like to appear.
I am a Supplementary candidate. Do I need to appear in all the papers for the exam?
A Supplementary candidate can appear in exams in which he/she is yet to pass. You can also select only the papers in which you wish to appear based on your application.
How to download Guidebook and Question Bank?
Guidebook and Question Bank can be used for preparation for the exam. It can be downloaded free of cost from candidate dashboard.
How to select examination to appear i.e. Energy Manager or Energy Auditor?
During registration, in Step 4 options will be given to select the examination you wish to appear viz. Energy Manager or Energy Auditor based on your eligibility.