Mechanical Engineering Licensure 2027: Exam Dates, Format & Passing Rules
The Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination is a three-day PRC exam with one subject per day, held twice a year.
9,980 examinees in 2026.
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Next Mechanical Engineering Licensure
Expected — not yet announcedExpected February 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 ME Licensure Exam is expected in February 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The August 2026 ME Licensure Exam was held August 7–9, 2026. 1,362 of 3,686 examinees passed (36.95%). Results came out August 13, 2026.
Mechanical Engineering Licensure at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Mechanical Engineering
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 3 days, 6 hours per day
- Fee
- ₱900
- Passing rule
- 70% average, no subject below 50% (RA 8495)
Mechanical Engineering Licensure exam format
- Power Plant Engineering — 35% (day 1)
- Mathematics — 35% (day 2)
- Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice — 30% (day 3)
Question types: Multiple choice
Who can take it
BS Mechanical Engineering graduate from a CHED-recognized school. After 3 failures there's a one-year rest before retaking.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 70% average, no subject below 50% (RA 8495)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mechanical Engineering Licensure?
The Mechanical Engineering Licensure is the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination is a three-day PRC exam with one subject per day, held twice a year.
When is the next Mechanical Engineering Licensure?
The first 2027 ME Licensure Exam is expected in February 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The August 2026 ME Licensure Exam was held August 7–9, 2026. 1,362 of 3,686 examinees passed (36.95%). Results came out August 13, 2026.
Who can take the Mechanical Engineering Licensure?
BS Mechanical Engineering graduate from a CHED-recognized school. After 3 failures there's a one-year rest before retaking.
What is the passing grade for the Mechanical Engineering board exam?
A 70% average with no subject below 50%.
What subjects are on the Mechanical Engineering board exam?
Three, one per day: Power Plant Engineering (35%), Mathematics (35%), and Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice (30%).
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Mechanical Engineering and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.