Civil engineers board exam results 2026: latest CELE passers list, topnotchers, and next schedule

Results are out. If you took the March 2026 CELE, the official passers list and all PDF documents are linked below.

This is your permanent reference for the Civil Engineers Licensure Exam. No new post to hunt for each batch. The latest results always sit at the top. Every past batch is in the archive below, and we update within hours of every official PRC release.

For the complete list of PRC board exam results across all professions, WisePH tracks every licensure cycle throughout the year.

March 2026 civil engineers licensure exam results

PRC released the March 2026 CELE results on April 7, 2026, eleven days after the last exam day. The Board of Civil Engineering overseeing this cycle was chaired by Engr. Praxedes P. Bernardo, with members Engr. Pericles P. Dakay and Engr. Romeo A. Estañero.

March 2026 CELE topnotchers and top performing schools

PRC releases the top 10 highest placers and the performance of schools alongside the official passers list. Both PDFs are in the button group above. The topnotchers list shows each placer’s name, school, and general weighted average.

The performance of schools report covers all institutions with at least 10 examinees and ranks them by passing rate within each category. Schools with fewer than 10 examinees are listed separately without a ranking.

What the civil engineers board exam covers

The CELE tests three subject clusters over two days. You need a 70% general weighted average to pass. However, no single cluster can fall below 50%, even if your overall average clears 70%. As a result, that 50% floor changes how you should prepare.

MSTE’s 50% floor trap

MSTE is the cluster most examinees underestimate. The 50% floor is the reason. MSTE covers a wide range: basic algebra, calculus, probability, surveying, engineering economy, and specific highway and transportation design codes.

However, many reviewees concentrate on SEC because it carries the same weight and feels more familiar from school. If your MSTE score lands at 48%, you fail, even if your overall average is 72%. In fact, that combination happens more often than people expect. Therefore, build your review schedule around MSTE first, not last.

The theory questions most reviewers skip

Specifically, Day 2 hits with 20 to 30 questions asking for pure definitions from the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP). These are not computation problems. They ask what a specific clause means or how a particular structural element is defined under code.

Similarly, many reviewees spend all their SEC prep on structural analysis math and skip the NSCP theory entirely. As a result, those 20 to 30 theory questions can be the difference between passing and not. In fact, a single read-through of the relevant NSCP sections, even without memorizing every clause, is often enough to pick up points on those items.

September 2026 CELE: schedule and requirements

The next CELE is September 26-27, 2026. Online filing via PRC LERIS opens June 11, 2026. Filing deadline is August 12, 2026. Fee is P900, payable through LERIS.

However, repeaters have one advantage: you do not need to resubmit your TOR or birth certificate. Your documents from the previous application carry over. Just file on LERIS and pay the fee before the August 12 deadline.

How to check your CELE results safely

PRC posts official results at prc.gov.ph. That is the only source to trust. Results appear as a PDF, not a searchable database. You search your name within the downloaded file.

When results drop, scam links flood social media within minutes. These pages mimic PRC’s layout and ask for your reference number or personal details. PRC never asks for payment or a log-in to view results. If any site asks for either, it is a scam.

The official PDF is free and public. Third-party result lookup services that charge a fee are unnecessary. Similarly, avoid sharing your PRC reference number on public comment sections while waiting for results.

When PRC’s website crashes on results day

PRC’s website goes under heavy load every time a major board exam result drops. This is expected and temporary. Here is what to do instead of refreshing endlessly.

• Check the official PRC Facebook page. PRC also posts a download link there alongside the website announcement.
• Bookmark this page. We post the Google Drive mirror link for the passers list as soon as it is available, typically within the hour.
• Wait until evening. Traffic drops sharply after the first three hours of a results release.

The PDF is permanent once posted. There is no deadline to download it, so the information does not expire. Checking at 9pm gives you the same information as checking at 9am, with far less frustration.

You passed: 3 steps to complete first

Passing the CELE is one step. Before you can legally sign plans and practice as a civil engineer, three more things must happen. Consequently, PRC will not release your ID and Certificate of Registration until all three are done.

PRC schedules oath-taking ceremonies shortly after results are released. Check LERIS regularly for available slots. Slots fill quickly, especially in Metro Manila and Cebu. Book the moment slots open.

The financial moves most new civil engineers skip

You are now a licensed civil engineer. The financial decisions in year one, however, are where most new engineers either get ahead or fall behind. These three moves cost almost nothing to start.

BIR registration for professional practice

If you plan to accept freelance projects or consultancy work, update your BIR registration using Form 1905. This registers your professional income as taxable self-employment earnings. Collecting professional fees without updating your BIR registration is a tax compliance risk, not a minor technicality.

Open an MP2 account

If your first job deducts Pag-IBIG contributions, you are already enrolled in the regular Pag-IBIG Fund. The Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) savings account is a separate voluntary program with a higher dividend rate, currently above 7% annually. You can start with as little as P500 per month. The dividends compound tax-free over a five-year lock-in period.

Know Article 1723 of the Civil Code

Civil engineers who certify building plans carry civil liability for structural failures for up to 15 years under Article 1723 of the Civil Code. Therefore, your professional seal carries legal weight. Professional liability insurance is worth looking into early, especially if you plan to sign residential or commercial plans.

What to do if you failed the March 2026 CELE

Your PRC rating slip is the most useful document you have right now. Download it from LERIS the day results drop. It shows your exact score for MSTE, HGE, and SEC. Build your September 2026 study plan around your weakest cluster, not around what felt hardest during the exam.

Repeaters who reviewed their rating slip and shifted their strategy typically pick up 15 to 25 points on their overall score. As a result, the cluster breakdown tells you exactly where you left points on the table.

For September 2026, filing opens June 11. You have about three months before the August 12 deadline. Use the first month to focus heavily on your lowest cluster, then broaden your review in the second month. Leave at least two weeks before the exam for mock tests only.

Also, be honest about how you reviewed. Self-study works well on the first attempt when engineering fundamentals are still fresh. After two or more attempts, a structured review center with fixed mock exams often produces better results than solo review.

Log in at prc.gov.ph and go to your LERIS dashboard to download your rating slip.

Civil engineers board exam results archive

This table grows each March and September. Also, the newest batch always appears first.

PDF downloads by batch

March 2026

Frequently asked questions about the civil engineers board exam

What are the March 2026 civil engineers board exam results?

PRC released the March 2026 CELE results on April 7, 2026. 6,438 out of 18,370 examinees passed, a 35.05% passing rate across 19 testing centers. Results of 1 examinee were withheld pending final determination of liabilities.

What is the passing rate for the civil engineers board exam?

The March 2026 CELE passing rate was 35.05%. To pass, you need a 70% general weighted average. Additionally, no single subject cluster (MSTE, HGE, or SEC) can fall below 50%, even if your overall average is above 70%.

When is the next civil engineers licensure exam?

The next CELE is September 26-27, 2026. Online filing via PRC LERIS opens June 11, 2026. The deadline is August 12, 2026. The fee is P900, payable online. Repeaters do not need to resubmit TOR or birth certificate documents.

What subjects are in the civil engineers board exam?

The CELE covers three clusters: MSTE (35%), HGE (30%), and SEC (35%). Day 1 covers MSTE in the morning and HGE in the afternoon. Day 2 is all SEC. You need a 70% overall weighted average with no cluster below 50%.

What should I do after passing the civil engineers board exam?

Complete three steps before you can legally practice: register for and attend the PRC oath-taking ceremony via LERIS, complete initial registration at a PRC Regional Office with a P1,050 fee, then join the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers. PRC will not issue your license until all three are done.