Exams
Exam application
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 by the deadlines listed below. Please use the Exam Application Form to register for the ASBOG exam.
All exams are computer-based via Prometrics. Exam applications are to be sent to the IN LPG.
| Exam | Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | October 1 & 2, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | March 18 & 19, 2027 | January 26, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2027 | August 10, 2027 |
| Spring 2028 | March 17 & TBD, 2028 | January 25, 2028 |
Other resources
ASBOG does not endorse any examination preparation course, study guide, or publication. The ASBOG Candidate Handbook is designed to help you prepare for the ASBOG national exams.
ASBOG Exam preparation courses
ASBOG Examination Candidates Prep Resources
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.