ALE 2027: Exam Dates, Format & Passing Rules
The Architect Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of three weighted subjects, held twice a year.
5,724 examinees in 2026.
Super Tutor doesn't have a reviewer for the ALE yet. This page covers the official exam facts.
Next ALE
Expected — not yet announcedExpected January 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 ALE is expected in January 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The June 2026 ALE was held June 8–10, 2026. Held on June 8 and 10, 2026; the Davao sitting moved to June 22 and 24. 2,799 of 3,290 examinees passed (85.08%). Results came out June 26, 2026.
ALE at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Architecture
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 2 exam days
- Fee
- ₱900
- Passing rule
- 70% weighted average, no subject below 50% (RA 9266)
ALE exam format
- History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice — 30%
- Utilities, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and Technology — 30%
- Architectural Design and Site Planning — 40% (full day)
Question types: Written papers; you bring drafting tools for the design day
Who can take it
BS Architecture graduate with 2 years of diversified architectural experience certified by a registered architect-mentor (a master's in architecture credits 1 year).
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 70% weighted average, no subject below 50% (RA 9266)
Recent ALE results
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What is the ALE?
The ALE is the Architect Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Architecture. The Architect Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of three weighted subjects, held twice a year.
When is the next ALE?
The first 2027 ALE is expected in January 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The June 2026 ALE was held June 8–10, 2026. Held on June 8 and 10, 2026; the Davao sitting moved to June 22 and 24. 2,799 of 3,290 examinees passed (85.08%). Results came out June 26, 2026.
Who can take the ALE?
BS Architecture graduate with 2 years of diversified architectural experience certified by a registered architect-mentor (a master's in architecture credits 1 year).
Does Super Tutor have a ALE reviewer?
Not yet. Super Tutor doesn't have a reviewer for the ALE; this page covers the official exam facts.
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Architecture and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.