Architect Licensure: exam dates, subjects and passing rules
Architect Licensure Examination (ALE).
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Next Architect Licensure
Expected January 2027
Not yet announced by PRC
The exam ran in January and June in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
Last held: 8 and 10 June 2026 (Davao City moved to 22 and 24 June). 2,799 of 3,290 passed (85.08%). Results came out on 26 June 2026.
Architect Licensure at a glance
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- Format
- 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%).
- Passing rule
- A weighted average of 70% with no subject below 50%. 65–85% passed in the last three sittings.
- Who can take it
- A BS Architecture degree plus 2 years of diversified architectural experience certified by a registered architect-mentor.
- Fee
- ₱900.
- How it's taken
- Paper-based.
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ALE, January 2026 | 20 and 22 January 2026 | 1,998 of 2,434 passed (82.09%). Results came out on 27 January 2026. Source |
| ALE, June 2026 | 8 and 10 June 2026 (Davao City moved to 22 and 24 June) | 2,799 of 3,290 passed (85.08%). Results came out on 26 June 2026. Source |
| ALE, first sitting of 2027 | January 2027 | Expected — not yet announced Source |
Official sources: PRC official site · PRC — June 2026 Architect program · RA 9266, Sec. 13 and 15. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with PRC before you file.
Architect Licensure FAQs
Dates, format and passing rules for the Architect Licensure
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.
What's on the Architect Licensure?
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%).
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.
Who can take the Architect Licensure, and what does it cost?
A BS Architecture degree plus 2 years of diversified architectural experience certified by a registered architect-mentor. Fee: ₱900.
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