ECE: exam dates, subjects and passing rules
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This page keeps the official ECE facts in one place: dates, subjects, passing rules and fees, each with its source. Super Tutor has reviewers for 23 other Philippine exams.
Next ECE
Expected March or April 2027
Not yet announced by PRC
The exam ran in April and October in 2025, then March and October in 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
Last held: 17–18 October 2026 (ECT on 19 October).
ECE at a glance
Conducted by PRC. Every fact below links to the official source.
- Format
- 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.
- Passing rule
- 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.
- Fee
- ₱900 (₱450 for a removal exam; ECT: ₱600).
- How it's taken
- Paper-based.
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ECE exam, March 2026 | 17–18 March 2026 (ECT on 19 March) | ECE: 1,692 of 2,746 passed (61.62%). ECT: 1,907 of 2,440 passed (78.16%). Results came out on 24 March 2026. Source |
| ECE exam, October 2026 | 17–18 October 2026 (ECT on 19 October) | Held Source |
| ECE exam, first sitting of 2027 | March or April 2027 | Expected — not yet announced Source |
Official sources: PRC official site · PRC — October 2026 ECE program · RA 9292, Sec. 16. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with PRC before you file.
ECE FAQs
Dates, format and passing rules for the ECE
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.
What's on the ECE?
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.
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.
How much is the ECE fee?
₱900 (₱450 for a removal exam; ECT: ₱600).
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