ECE
preparation guide
Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination — a month-by-month study plan and how to approach each subject.
The exam in brief
Two days, paper-based, four subjects: Mathematics (20%), General Engineering and Applied Sciences (20%), Electronics Engineering (30%) and Electronic Systems and Technologies (30%). Electronics Technicians take a separate one-paper exam. At least 70% in each subject. If you pass a majority of subjects and score 60–69% in the rest, you get one removal exam. 45–62% of ECE examinees passed in the last three sittings.
Official sources, dates and fees are on the ECE page.
Month-by-month ECE plan
Month 1: Map the subjects
See the whole ECE before you start
- 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
Mathematics, General Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Answer practice questions after each chapter
- Keep an error log
Month 3: Second half of the syllabus
Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems & Technologies
- 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
Mathematics
20% 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
General Engineering & Applied Sciences
20% 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
Electronics Engineering
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
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Preparation time, passing rule and the next exam date
How long should I prepare for the ECE?
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 ECE?
At least 70% in each subject. If you pass a majority of subjects and score 60–69% in the rest, you get one removal exam. 45–62% of ECE examinees passed in the last three sittings.
When is the next ECE?
The last ECE was held on 17–18 October 2026 (ECT on 19 October). The next one is expected in March or April 2027 but hasn't been announced by PRC yet. The exam ran in April and October in 2025, then March and October in 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
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