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Engineering Boards (CELE, ECE, REE, ME)

PRC licensure exams for various engineering professions — Civil, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical.

Engineering Boards are PRC licensure exams for engineering professions:

  • CELE (Civil Engineering Licensure Exam)
  • ECE (Electronics Engineer Licensure Exam)
  • REE (Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Exam)
  • ME (Mechanical Engineer Licensure Exam)

Plus specialised:

  • Chemical Engineering (ChE)
  • Industrial Engineering (IE)
  • Mining Engineering
  • Geodetic Engineering
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  • Materials Engineering

Common structure:

  • Multi-day exam (typically 2-3 days)
  • 4-6 subjects per board
  • 70% weighted average pass mark, no subject below 50%

Pass rates: Vary by board, typically 20-50%.

What it means for you:

  • Required for licensed engineering practice
  • Some senior roles require licensed status
  • Many engineers practice without licence in private companies
  • Government engineering roles strictly require licence
  • Career path significantly different licensed vs unlicensed
  • See specific board pages for detailed prep guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the passing grade for the engineering board exam?
PRC engineering boards require a 70% weighted general average with no subject below 50%. National passing rates vary by board, typically 20–50%.
Which engineering board exams does the PRC give?
The main ones are Civil (CELE), Electronics (ECE), Electrical (REE), and Mechanical (ME), plus specialised boards for Chemical, Geodetic, Sanitary, Mining, Industrial, Aeronautical, and more.

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