Architect Licensure
preparation guide
Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) — a month-by-month study plan and how to approach each subject.
The exam in brief
Two exam days, three subjects: History and Theory of Architecture, Planning and Practice (30%); Utilities, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and Technology (30%); and Architectural Design and Site Planning (40%). A weighted average of 70% with no subject below 50%. 65–85% passed in the last three sittings.
Official sources, dates and fees are on the Architect Licensure page.
Month-by-month Architect Licensure plan
Month 1: Map the subjects
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- Take a diagnostic across every subject
- Note each subject's weight and the passing rule
- Build a weekly rotation that touches every subject
Month 2: First half of the syllabus
History & Theory, Planning & Practice, Utilities, Structures & Building Technology
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Answer practice questions after each chapter
- Keep an error log
Month 3: Second half of the syllabus
Architectural Design & Site Planning
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Revisit topics from your error log
- Start timed practice sets
Final month: Exam readiness
Stamina and recall
- Do full-length timed practice under exam conditions
- Revise your weakest subjects, not your safest
- Confirm your PRC exam permit, venue and allowed items
How to approach each subject
History & Theory, Planning & Practice
30% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Utilities, Structures & Building Technology
30% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Architectural Design & Site Planning
40% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
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Preparation time, passing rule and the next exam date
How long should I prepare for the Architect Licensure?
Most reviewees plan for three to six months, depending on how recently they finished their degree. Map every subject first, then give more weeks to the heaviest and weakest subjects.
How do you pass the Architect Licensure?
A weighted average of 70% with no subject below 50%. 65–85% passed in the last three sittings.
When is the next Architect Licensure?
The last Architect Licensure was held on 8 and 10 June 2026 (Davao City moved to 22 and 24 June). The next one is expected in January 2027 but hasn't been announced by PRC yet. The exam ran in January and June in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
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