ME Mechanical Engineering Board 2026: Format and Subjects
ME Mechanical Engineering Board 2026: Format and Subjects
The Mechanical Engineering Board Exam is the PRC licensure for mechanical engineers in the Philippines.
What ME tests
3 subjects across 2 days:
- Mathematics, Engineering Economics, and Basic Engineering Sciences
- Power and Industrial Plant Engineering
- Machine Design, Materials, and Shop Practice
Each subject runs ~5 hours, ~50 problem-solving items.
Pass criteria
- Weighted average ≥ 70
- No subject below 50
ME pass rate
National pass rate ~50-65%, among the higher-pass-rate engineering boards.
Key topics
Math + Economics + Basic Sciences:
- College math (calculus, DEQ, statistics)
- Engineering economics (annuities, depreciation)
- Mechanics (statics, dynamics)
- Strength of materials
- Thermodynamics fundamentals
Power + Industrial Plant Engineering:
- Steam power plants
- Combustion engines
- Refrigeration + air conditioning
- HVAC systems
- Heat transfer
- Fluid mechanics applications
Machine Design + Materials + Shop:
- Machine elements (gears, shafts, bearings, fasteners)
- Materials science
- Manufacturing processes
- Welding, machining
- Industrial safety
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's ME track covers all three subjects.
What to read next
The ME 2026 pillar guide covers prep approach.
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