Architectural Practice Exams
Exam dates
The Northern Territory Architects Board conducts Architectural Practice Examinations (APE) on behalf of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia in Darwin each year. The examination dates and application lodgement dates for 2026 are listed below.
Closing date for applications
The dates for 2026 examinations are:
| Architectural Practice Exam (APE) 2026 closing and assessment dates | SESSION 1 - 2026 | SESSION 2 - 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| APE Part
1 - Submission of Logbook and Statement of Practical Experience (SOPE) | Sunday, 1 February 2026 | Sunday, 12 July 2026 |
| APE Part 2 - National Examination Paper (NEP) - written examination | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 |
| APE Part 3 - examination by interview - exams will be held at a location to be determined | Friday, 22 May 2026 | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
For further and current information and details regarding national examination paper, refer to the AACA website.
Application requirements
Exam information, guides, log books and resources are available from the AACA website. Research of this site is recommended prior to submitting an application and should be checked for any updates on log book and application requirements.
To register for an exam, you will need to provide the following:
|
Exam fee part 1 and 2 is $525 (for second APE within 12 months $245) | Payments are collected by phone only |
| AACA APE application part 1 and 2 | Download the APE application PDF (97.2 KB) |
| Application fee for part 3 is $395 | Form is available from the registrar |
| Statutory declaration | Available from the NT Government website |
| Completed log book† | Available from AACA website |
†Note: Electronic log books are available on the AACA website at nil cost.
For information on future exam dates, please contact the board's office by phone 1800 193 111 or email ntab@nt.gov.au.
