June 2026 Architect Board Exam Results: ALE Passing Score, History, and What Comes Next

The June 2026 Architect board exam results are scheduled for June 16, 2026, three working days after the last exam day on June 10. Bookmark this page and we will update it the moment the PRC publishes the official list. For all PRC board exam results this year, visit our PRC board exam results page.

Read on for the results, scoring rules, historical pass rates, and what the RLA title opens for your career.

When are the June 2026 Architect board exam results coming out?

The PRB Architecture is releasing the June 2026 ALE results on June 16, 2026, three working days after the final exam on June 10. This three-working-day pattern holds for every ALE cycle without exception. The January 2026 exam (held January 20 and 22) dropped results on January 27, exactly three working days out.

The PRC releases results in two waves. Wave 1 is a PDF list on prc.gov.ph showing all passers, the top 10 topnotchers, and school performance rankings. Wave 2 is the LERIS database update at online.prc.gov.ph, where individual subject area ratings appear. The LERIS update, meanwhile, typically follows two to five days after the initial PDF release.

On release day, skip the LERIS login entirely. Thousands of examinees flood the portal at the same time and the server crashes within minutes. Bookmark this page instead. We post the official results and PDF link the moment the PRC releases them. You get the information without the browser headache.

June 2026 ALE at a glance

The Architect Licensure Examination is administered by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture under Republic Act No. 9266. It runs over two days, with two theory subjects on Day 1 and the heavy design plate on Day 2. Our guide on what a PRC license is lays out what the credential means for your career.

Day 2 is a 10-hour marathon. On Day 2, you may bring a printed copy of NBC Rules VII and VIII, subject to inspection. The copy must be completely clean with no markings. If markings are found, proctors confiscate it on the spot.

What three subjects does the ALE cover?

The ALE tests three major areas: History and Theory of Architecture (30%), Structural Conceptualization and Utilities (30%), and Architectural Design and Site Planning (40%). Unlike the CPALE’s six equal subjects, the ALE is deliberately top-heavy. Nail the 40% design area and a couple of average theory scores still get you to 70%. Slip on it, however, and even strong theory results cannot pull the weighted average over the line.

Stamina management, therefore, is not optional for the ALE. Day 1 already runs 11 hours with a lunch break. Day 2 is 10 hours straight on design plates. The examinees who underperform on Day 2 are often the ones who burned too much mental energy trying to ace Day 1.

How does the PRB calculate your ALE score?

To pass the ALE, you need two conditions met at the same time: a weighted general average (GWA) of at least 70%, and no single major area below 50%. There is no conditional status in the ALE. Unlike the CPALE, which lets conditional examinees retake only their failed subjects, the ALE is outright pass or fail. Miss either condition and you retake all three areas in the next cycle.

Case 1: Outright pass

Structural came in at 68%, below average, but cleared the 50% floor easily. The strong design score pushed the GWA comfortably above 70%. This is the typical profile of a solid first-time passer: decent on theory, strong on design.

Case 2: Fail (GWA miss)

No area fell below the 50% floor. However, because the design score was only 68%, the GWA could not reach 70%. This is the most common failure pattern: decent across the board, but the 40% design area was not strong enough to carry the weighted total over the line.

Case 3: Fail (50% floor knockout)

The GWA is 69.4%, just under 70%. It does not matter. The 48% in History, Theory and Practice triggers the 50% floor rule automatically. A strong structural score and a 76% design score cannot override it. The examinee retakes the full ALE next cycle with no carry-over from the areas they passed.

June vs January: does the batch affect your chances?

There is a mild historical pattern. June batches have generally edged out January ones by a few percentage points. However, the January 2026 results broke that pattern completely.

For years the ALE hovered in the 57–65% range. Then January 2026 jumped to 82.09%, the highest recorded rate in modern ALE history. Reviewers and recent passers credit it to a cohort that ran full 8-hour design simulations rather than just reviewing notes. No changes appeared in the Table of Specifications. The exam did not get easier. That batch simply got better-prepared.

Similarly, the June 2026 batch has had access to the same bootcamp-style prep methods that drove the January 2026 spike. Stop treating one cycle as strategically easier. Pick the cycle where you can consistently score above 65% on full timed design plates.

How to check your Architect board exam result without crashing your browser

On June 16, thousands of examinees will flood the LERIS portal at the same time. Individual subject ratings do not update in real time anyway, so logging in on result day wastes time. Bookmark this page instead.

Step-by-step: the fastest method

1. Bookmark this page. We update it with the official results list and PDF download link the moment the PRC releases them on June 16. No need to fight the portal or reload prc.gov.ph every five minutes.
2. Download the PDF from the link above. Save it to your device immediately. Viewing it inside a busy browser tab risks a connection timeout once the link goes live.
3. Search your surname offline. Open the PDF in any viewer. Press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac. Type your surname. The search runs on your device so server traffic does not affect it.
4. Wait 3 to 5 days before checking your area ratings. Once you confirm your name on the list, wait for the LERIS database to update before checking individual subject scores.

On result day, Facebook groups regularly post fabricated lists or recycled PDF files to farm traffic. Specifically, if a source is not on a .gov.ph domain or a verified site like WisePH, ignore it entirely.

Four things review centers don’t teach you about the ALE

I have worked with Filipino architects closely, both as clients and as suppliers for my digital business. Most of their actual work hours go into client hand-holding, budget negotiations, and what they call value engineering (making a design 30% cheaper without it falling apart). Review centers train you to pass an exam. However, they consistently build three blind spots that show up on exam day.

Rote theory memorization with no practice applying it under the clock

Review centers drill flashcards on world architects, Philippine history, Kevin Lynch, and urban design theory. Examinees walk in knowing every name and date. Then Day 2 hits. The question is not “Who designed Fallingwater?” It is “How would you site a school in a typhoon-prone barangay using responsive environment theory?” Theory knowledge is necessary but not sufficient unless you can apply it to a design problem in real time. Recent passers told me they wasted weeks on rote memorization while under-preparing the synthesis tasks that actually move the GWA needle.

Treating NBC Rules VII and VIII as just another chapter

You are allowed to bring a clean printed copy of Rules VII (General Provisions) and VIII (Light, Ventilation and Sanitation) into the Day 2 exam. If you cannot flip to the right table in under 30 seconds, that permission means nothing under exam pressure. First-timers review the National Building Code as a separate subject. In contrast, the ALE forces you to apply it simultaneously with accessibility, fire exits, and utilities inside a single design problem. Retakers who passed said drilling Rule 7 and Rule 8 until the tables were muscle memory was the single biggest game-changer for them.

Mock exams done at home in silence, not under real conditions

Review centers run timed practice sets, but they rarely replicate the actual exam environment. Expect a noisy room, a thick questionnaire, inspection lines before entry, and 10 hours straight on Day 2. First-timers commonly solve practice plates at home in four hours. On exam day, they run out of time and start guessing near the end. The retakers who cleared it in January 2026 ran one full 8-hour simulation every weekend in their final six weeks. They used the exact allowed tools, no phone, no notes. One retaker drew 50 complete design plates in the six months between his first failure and his successful second attempt. His design score went from 58 to 82.

Burning out on Day 1 and collapsing on Day 2

Day 1 runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a lunch break. Many examinees nail both theory sessions, feel relieved, then show up on Day 2 mentally drained for the 10-hour design marathon. Day 2 is where your GWA is decided. Consequently, treat Day 1 as a warm-up, not the main event. Sleep early between exam days and keep your Day 1 debrief short.

If you failed: the full-retake reality

The ALE has no conditional status. Failing either condition means retaking all three areas in the next cycle, six months away. The next attempt usually goes better, specifically for examinees who change their approach rather than just working harder with the same method.

What most retakers got wrong the first time

The pattern is almost universal. First-timers spend most of their review time on the two 30% theory areas and treat the 40% design subject as something to cram at the end. They walk in knowing every formula and every code provision by heart, then freeze when the design plate requires applying three of them simultaneously under time pressure. As a result, their design score drags the weighted average below 70% even when theory scores look decent.

Persistence matters more than most people will tell you. Our piece on the teacher who tried 17 times and what his story actually means is worth reading if you are sitting with a failed result right now. The ALE is a different exam, but the comeback mindset applies just the same.

What actually worked on the retake

The retakers who passed in the record-high January 2026 cycle mostly did three things differently. First, they flipped the study ratio. About 60 to 70 percent of prep time went to the 40% design area. NBC Rule 7 and 8 drills ran through every session. Second, they ran one full 8-hour mock exam every weekend under real conditions with the exact allowed materials. Third, they took a short two-week mental reset after the failure before starting over with a focused, tighter plan. Many dropped the big review center entirely for the second round and worked from past questions and notes from people who had already passed.

What career paths open after you pass?

Passing the ALE gives you the legal right to sign and stamp plans as a Registered and Licensed Architect under RA 9266. What you do with that stamp in the first few years shapes your earning trajectory more than the license itself. From what I have seen working with architects directly, the tracks split hard after year three.

The four career tracks and starting salaries

The Philippine architecture landscape rewards ownership and relationships more than the license alone. Architects who stay in corporate positions often plateau at ₱40,000 to ₱60,000 without a firm switch or leadership role. Those who build their own practice or move to offshore outsourcing pull significantly more once they have established clients. Many target the Middle East or Singapore after three to five years of local experience. Salaries there run two to three times the Philippine rate.

Beyond the ALE: UAP, green credentials, and specializations

The ALE is your legal entry point. Everything beyond it builds market credibility and earning potential, not expanded legal scope. Here are the upgrades that actually move the needle.

UAP membership: the professional club card you actually need

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) is the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization recognized by the PRC. New passers are guided to register right after oathtaking. UAP membership does not expand what you are legally allowed to do, but it matters in practice. Many government projects, LGU bids, and developer contracts require a UAP Certificate of Good Standing. It is also the network where most architects land their first major project referrals. Our PME Technical Evaluation guide covers the same dynamic for Mechanical Engineers: PME accreditation is required before they can sign blueprints. For architects, the RLA plus active UAP standing is what clients and developers actually trust.

Green building credentials: where premium project fees live

BERDE (the Philippine national green building rating system), LEED, and EDGE are the most common add-ons. None of them change what you are legally allowed to do. However, developers chasing green certifications for condos, offices, and commercial buildings pay premium fees to architects who can deliver compliant designs. Architects with green credentials commonly add 20 to 50 percent to their project value on the right jobs. The demand in 2026 is growing fast, particularly in Metro Manila and Cebu.

BIM, specializations, and the offshore path

Building Information Modeling (BIM) specialists and sustainable design consultants consistently earn higher rates earlier than generalist architects. The offshore outsourcing track follows a similar path to what licensed engineers take. As our Mechanical Engineers board exam guide covers, the local PRC license becomes the credential that qualifies you for offshore roles paying in foreign currency. For architects, BIM proficiency and three to five years of local experience is typically enough to open that door.

Frequently asked questions

When will the June 2026 Architect board exam results be released?

The PRB Architecture is scheduled to release the June 2026 ALE results on June 16, 2026, three working days after the final exam on June 10. Bookmark this page to get the official passers list and PDF link without fighting the LERIS portal.

What is the passing score for the ALE?

You need a weighted general average (GWA) of at least 70% and no single major area below 50%. Both conditions apply at the same time. Therefore, a strong design score cannot override a sub-50% score in any area.

Is there a conditional status in the ALE like in the CPALE?

No. The ALE is outright pass or fail. Unlike the CPALE, which allows conditional examinees to retake only their failed subjects, the ALE requires a full retake of all three areas in the next cycle. Furthermore, there is no carry-over from areas you passed.

What three subjects does the ALE cover and how are they weighted?

The ALE has three major areas: History and Theory of Architecture (30%), Structural Conceptualization and Utilities (30%), and Architectural Design and Site Planning (40%). Specifically, the 40% design area on Day 2 is the make-or-break subject for most examinees.

What was the highest ever ALE passing rate?

The January 2026 cycle hit 82.09%, the highest on record, with 1,998 out of 2,434 examinees passing. Additionally, before that spike, the rate held in the 57–65% range across every cycle from 2023 to June 2025.

What to do next

Once the Architect board exam results are out on June 16, your next step depends on where you landed. Passers: register your PRC ID, join UAP, and decide which career track you are building toward. Retakers: audit your three area scores, flip the study ratio toward design, and start running full 8-hour mock exams before anything else. For more PRC board exam results and professional guides, visit our PRC board exam results page.