⏳ Results not yet available
PRC has not yet released the June 2026 ALE passers list. The official results should land on or before June 16, 2026. We will update this page the moment they drop.
List of passers (PDF)
Top 10 highest placers (PDF)
Performance of schools (PDF)
| June 2026 ALE | |
|---|---|
| Total examinees | Results pending |
| Total passers | Results pending |
| Passing rate | Results pending |
| Exam dates | June 8 and 10, 2026 |
| Result release | June 16, 2026 (expected) |
PRC has not yet released the June 2026 Architect board exam results. The official passers list should drop on June 16, 2026, three working days after the final exam on June 10. We will update this page the moment they do. For all PRC board exam results this year, visit our PRC board exam results page.
Whether you are waiting on results, planning a retake, or mapping out your career path as an RLA, the full picture is below.
Latest batch: June 2026 ALE
The PRB Architecture administers the ALE twice a year under Republic Act No. 9266. The June 2026 cycle ran on June 8 and June 10, across testing centers nationwide. PRC should release results on June 16, 2026, three working days after the final exam. That three-working-day pattern holds for every ALE cycle. The January 2026 exam, held January 20 and 22, dropped results on January 27.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | June 8 and 10, 2026 |
| Result release | June 16, 2026 (expected) |
| Testing centers | NCR and regional centers nationwide |
| Governing law | Republic Act No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004) |
| Administered by | Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRB Architecture) |
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 typically follows two to five days after the initial PDF release.
What three subjects does the ALE cover?
The ALE covers three major areas: History and Theory of Architecture (30%), Structural and Utilities (30%), and Architectural Design (40%). Unlike the CPALE’s six equal subjects, the ALE is top-heavy. Nail the 40% design area and average theory scores still get you to 70%. Slip on it, however, and even strong theory results cannot pull the GWA over the line.
| Day | Session | Subject | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM) | History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice | 30% |
| Day 1 | Afternoon (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM) | Utilities, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and Technology | 30% |
| Day 2 | Full day (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | Architectural Design and Site Planning | 40% |
Day 2 is a 10-hour marathon. You can bring a clean printed copy of NBC Rules VII and VIII, subject to inspection before entry. If proctors find markings, they confiscate it on the spot.
What each area covers in detail
| Major area | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice | 30% | Philippine and world architectural history, design theory, urban planning, RA 9266, professional ethics, office management, contracts |
| Utilities, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and Technology | 30% | Structural design principles, building materials, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, acoustics, fire protection, National Building Code (PD 1096), BP 344 accessibility |
| Architectural Design and Site Planning | 40% | Design problems, site planning, tropical design, zoning, programming, sustainability, rule-of-thumb estimating |
Stamina is not optional on the ALE. Day 1 already runs 11 hours with a lunch break. Day 2 is 10 hours straight on design plates. Most of the examinees who underperform on Day 2 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 things 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. Miss either condition and you retake all three areas in the next cycle, with no carry-over.
Case 1: Outright pass
| Major area | Weight | Score | Weighted contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, Theory and Practice | 30% | 72% | 21.6 |
| Structural, Utilities and Materials | 30% | 68% | 20.4 |
| Architectural Design and Site Planning | 40% | 78% | 31.2 |
| Final GWA | 73.2% (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)
| Major area | Weight | Score | Weighted contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, Theory and Practice | 30% | 65% | 19.5 |
| Structural, Utilities and Materials | 30% | 62% | 18.6 |
| Architectural Design and Site Planning | 40% | 68% | 27.2 |
| Final GWA | 65.3% (FAIL) |
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)
| Major area | Weight | Score | Weighted contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, Theory and Practice | 30% | 48% | 14.4 |
| Structural, Utilities and Materials | 30% | 82% | 24.6 |
| Architectural Design and Site Planning | 40% | 76% | 30.4 |
| Final GWA | 69.4% (FAIL: 50% floor) |
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.
| Exam cycle | Examinees | Passers | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Results pending | Results pending | Results pending |
| January 2026 | 2,434 | 1,998 | 82.09% (record high) |
| June 2025 | 2,075 | 1,352 | 65.16% |
| January 2025 | 1,792 | 1,052 | 58.71% |
| June 2024 | 3,370 | 2,094 | 62.14% |
| January 2024 | 2,933 | 1,809 | 61.68% |
| June 2023 | 4,784 | 2,924 | 61.12% |
| January 2023 | 3,473 | 1,980 | 57.01% |
For years the ALE hovered in the 57 to 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. Sit when you can consistently score above 65% on full timed design plates.
Next ALE exam schedule
The PRB Architecture administers the ALE twice a year, in January and June. The next cycle after June 2026 is January 2027. PRC typically opens applications two to three months before the exam. Check prc.gov.ph for the official announcement once it is published.
| Event | Estimated timeline |
|---|---|
| Application period | October to November 2026 (approximate) |
| Exam dates | January 2027 (exact dates TBA by PRB Architecture) |
| Result release | Typically 3 working days after the final exam day |
| Application requirements | Valid NSO/PSA birth certificate, transcript of records, NBI clearance, 2×2 photos, application form |
If you are retaking in January 2027, start preparing your documents by September 2026. Transcript requests from universities can take two to four weeks, and NBI clearance appointments fill up fast during October and November.
How to check your Architect board exam result
The PDF lists will be linked at the top of this page the moment PRC releases them. On result day, thousands of examinees flood the LERIS portal at the same time and the server regularly crashes within minutes. Individual area ratings do not update in real time on LERIS anyway, so logging in on release day wastes time.
Step-by-step: the fastest method
- Check this page first. The official passers list, top 10 placers, and performance of schools will be posted at the top of this page as soon as PRC releases them.
- Download the PDF to your device. Save it immediately. Viewing it inside a busy browser tab risks a connection timeout while the link is fresh.
- 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.
- Wait 3 to 5 days before checking area ratings. Once you confirm your name on the list, wait for the LERIS database to update at online.prc.gov.ph before checking individual subject scores.
On result day, Facebook groups regularly post fabricated lists or recycled PDF files to farm traffic. 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 actual question is not “Who designed Fallingwater?” It asks how you would site a school in a typhoon-prone barangay using responsive environment theory. Theory knowledge is necessary, but it is not enough 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.
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 passed: what to do next
Passing the ALE gives you the legal right to sign and stamp plans as a Registered and Licensed Architect. Three things in the first few weeks determine how smoothly that transition goes.
Register your PRC ID and Certificate of Registration
PRC typically opens online registration one to two weeks after it releases results. Check prc.gov.ph for the exact opening date for the current batch. You must personally appear and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. Bring the system-generated Registration Form and a valid government ID. PRB Architecture schedules oathtaking separately, and you cannot legally practice until you complete it.
Join the United Architects of the Philippines
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) is the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization recognized by PRC for architects under RA 9266. UAP recommends registering right after oathtaking. Membership matters in practice because government projects, LGU bids, and developer contracts often require a UAP Certificate of Good Standing. It is also the network where most architects land their first major project referrals.
Start tracking CPD units from Day 1
PRC requires 45 CPD units over three years for license renewal. Most new RLAs discover this late and scramble before renewal. UAP-accredited seminars, design workshops, and continuing education programs all count. Keep every certificate and attendance record from the start. You will need them when renewal comes around.
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 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 their review center entirely for the second round and worked from past exam questions and notes shared by recent passers.
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
| Career track | Starting salary | Work-life balance | Long-term ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate firm (developer or design office) | P20,000 to P28,000/month | Poor during deadlines | P60,000 to P80,000+ at senior level |
| Solo practitioner or small design-build firm | 6 to 10% professional fee per project | Variable | P50,000 to P120,000+/month after 3 to 5 years |
| Government (DPWH, LGU, housing agencies) | P25,000 to P35,000/month (SG-11/12) | Excellent | P50,000 to P70,000+ after 5 to 8 years |
| Freelance or offshore outsourcing | P40,000 to P60,000/month | Excellent (mostly WFH) | Fastest early ramp-up |
In the Philippines, ownership and client relationships count more than the license alone. Architects who stay in corporate positions often plateau at P40,000 to P60,000 without a firm switch or leadership role. Those who build their own practice or move to offshore outsourcing earn significantly more once they have steady clients. Many target the Middle East or Singapore after three to five years of local experience. Salaries there run two to three times what you would earn here.
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 credentials that actually change what clients pay you.
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 PRC. UAP recommends new passers register right after oathtaking. Membership does not expand what you are legally allowed to do, but it matters to clients. Government projects, LGU bids, and developer contracts often require a UAP Certificate of Good Standing. It is also the network where most architects land their first major referrals. Our Mechanical Engineers board exam guide covers the same dynamic for engineers: clients and developers check the professional organization credential, not just the PRC license.
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. BIM proficiency and three to five years of local experience is typically enough to open that door. Architects working for offshore firms handling BIM documentation for US, UK, and Australian projects commonly earn P60,000 to P120,000 per month from home.
ALE results archive by batch
| Batch | Total examinees | Passers | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Results pending | Results pending | Results pending |
| January 2026 | 2,434 | 1,998 | 82.09% |
| June 2025 | 2,075 | 1,352 | 65.16% |
| January 2025 | 1,792 | 1,052 | 58.71% |
| June 2024 | 3,370 | 2,094 | 62.14% |
| January 2024 | 2,933 | 1,809 | 61.68% |
| June 2023 | 4,784 | 2,924 | 61.12% |
| January 2023 | 3,473 | 1,980 | 57.01% |
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Frequently asked questions
When will the June 2026 Architect board exam results be released?
PRC should release the June 2026 ALE results on June 16, 2026, three working days after the final exam on June 10. We will update this page the moment they drop. On release day, skip the LERIS portal and check here first.
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 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. Before that spike, the rate held in the 57 to 65% range across every cycle from 2023 to June 2025.
What to do next
Once results are out, your next step depends on where you landed. Passers should register their PRC ID, join UAP, and decide which career track to build toward. Retakers should audit their 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.
