Persons applying for licensure as a professional geologist in the state of Indiana are required to pass a Board accepted examination. The ASBOG ® Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology examinations are given twice annually and, effective with the March 17, 2023 exams, are administered by Prometrics in two parts on each date given.
More information for the exams and Prometrics can be found through this link.
Applications for examinations are due on or before the deadlines listed below.
| Exam | Date | Application and Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | October 6, 2023 | August 15, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | March 15, 2024 | January 23, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | October 4, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | March 21, 2025 | January 29, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | October 3, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
Please use the Application to take the ASBOG Exam form to register for the exam.
ASBOG Resources
The ASBOG Candidate Handbook and Online Preparatory Course are designed to help you prepare for the ASBOG national exams.
Professional Geologists Candidate Handbook
Presented by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) to help geologists prepare for the ASBOG national examination, this brief handbook includes information about state licensing requirements, descriptions of examinations, and sample questions and answers. To view the handbook, go to the Professional Geologists Candidate Handbook Web page.
ASBOG Online Preparatory Course
ASBOG introduces a new online preparatory course designed to aid candidates in their preparations for the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) exam. The 8-hour modular program was developed by a distinguished panel of licensed academic professional geologists from across the nation. The course provides an overview of topics tied to FG exam domains as well as interactive quizzes. Participants will have the flexibility to select one of three course packages to best suit their individual needs. Options include the Full Course (including all eight study modules), or one of the more focused study courses - the Core Domain Bundle (including five study modules) or the Applied Domain Bundle (four study modules). Candidates interested in the Prep Course can view a free comprehensive overview video of the FG Prep Course contents (LINK). Additional information can also be found on the ASBOG website (LINK).
ASBOG does not endorse any examination preparation course, study guide, or publication.
Other Exam Preparation Courses
REG REVIEW, Inc. of California conducts a course for preparing midwest geologists for the ASBOG exam. For more information, go to the REG REVIEW, Inc. website.