⏳ Results not yet available
The October 2026 ECE/ECT results have not been released yet. The exam is scheduled for October 17 to 19, 2026. PRC's target release date is October 23, 2026.
| Level | Examinees | Passers | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers | 2,746 | 1,692 | 61.62% |
| Electronics Technicians | 2,440 | 1,907 | 78.16% |
ECE or ECT? Pick the right board first
The Board of Electronics Engineering gives two separate licensure exams. One leads to the Electronics Engineer (ECE) license, and the other to the Electronics Technician (ECT) license. They have different entry requirements, so check yours before you file.
The rules come from Section 14 of the Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9292):
| Electronics Engineer (ECE) | Electronics Technician (ECT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can take it | Holders of a BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering or Electronics Engineering, or a related course the Board accepts | Graduates of an associate, technician, trade, or vocational course in electronics, or those who finished at least third year of a BS ECE or Electronics Engineering program |
| Exam coverage | Mathematics, applied sciences, engineering economics, laws and ethics, electronics, communications, computers, and ICT | Written and/or practical tests on subjects specific to technician work |
| Next level | Professional Electronics Engineer, after at least seven years of experience | (none listed in the law) |
In short, the technician route is real and open to people who never finished an engineering degree. A vocational electronics graduate, or a student who stopped after third year of BS ECE, can still earn a PRC license. Meanwhile, an engineering graduate who wants to grow into a senior role should aim for ECE, because only that license leads to Professional Electronics Engineer.
The two exams also behave differently. In PRC’s last five regular releases, the ECT passed 65% to 82% of takers, while the ECE passed 42% to 62%. So the technician board has been the easier one to clear, although it opens a narrower set of roles.
Passed? Where electronics work clusters in CALABARZON
The license is your eligibility, not a job offer. Still, if you live in CALABARZON, a lot of electronics work sits close to home. Laguna and Cavite host manufacturing ecozones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), including Laguna Technopark and the Cavite Economic Zone. Electronics and semiconductor exporters operate in these zones.
Company names and openings change too often for us to list here. Instead, use these steps:
- First, check PEZA’s current list of operating economic zones for the ones near you.
- Next, look up the companies in those zones and go to their official career pages, not reposts on social media.
- Then, read each posting for the license it asks for. Some roles want a registered ECE, while others accept an ECT.
- Finally, keep your PRC license details ready, because employers usually ask for the license number and its validity.
Before your first payday, set up the basics every employer asks for. Get your SSS number, your Pag-IBIG MID number, and your PhilHealth registration. Once the salary starts, our Pag-IBIG MP2 calculator shows what a small monthly saving can grow into.
Latest results: March 2026 ECE/ECT
PRC released the March 2026 ECE/ECT results on March 24, 2026, two working days after the last exam day. That is two days faster than October. Examinees took the test in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. Here is how each level did. Electronics Engineers: 1,692 of 2,746 passed (61.62%); Electronics Technicians: 1,907 of 2,440 passed (78.16%).
PRC opens online registration for new March 2026 passers on April 24, 2026.
How the latest batch compares
| Batch | Electronics Engineers | Electronics Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 61.62% | 78.16% |
| October 2025 | 44.85% | 65.22% |
| April 2025 | 45.39% | 81.75% |
| October 2024 | 45.99% | 70.77% |
| April 2024 | 42.49% | 71.67% |
From October 2025, Electronics Engineers went up 16.77 points and Electronics Technicians went up 12.94 points. For Electronics Engineers, this is the highest rate in our records since April 2024. For Electronics Technicians, this batch is above the average of 73.51% across these five batches. Electronics Technicians passed at a rate 16.54 points higher than Electronics Engineers.
ECE vs ECT pass rates since 2024
Across PRC’s last five regular releases, the technician exam has passed a larger share of takers every time. The engineer exam stayed in the 42% to 46% range until March 2026, when it jumped to 61.62%.
Next ECE and ECT exam: schedule
PRC has held the regular ECE and ECT exams twice a year, around March or April and again in October. In 2026, the ECE ran over two days and the ECT followed on the next day. Results have come out fast, within two to four working days of the last exam day. This section shows the next date only after PRC publishes it in its yearly schedule.
How is the exam scored?
This board scores differently from most. Under Section 16 of RA 9292, there is no general average. Instead, you need at least 70% in every subject, for both the ECE and the ECT.
The law does give one second chance. If you pass the majority of the subjects but score between 60% and 69% in the rest, you may take one removal exam on those subjects. However, if you fail the removal exam, you fail the entire licensure exam and must start over.
After your name appears
PRC opens online registration for new March 2026 passers on April 24, 2026. You register online through PRC’s website, prc.gov.ph, and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals in person. PRC announces the oath-taking date separately. Our guide on what a PRC license covers explains the card and certificate you will receive.
If your name is not on the list
Check your rating slip against the rule above. If you passed most subjects and the rest fall between 60% and 69%, you qualify for one removal exam. Otherwise, watch the schedule section for the next exam date, and file through PRC’s online system when the window opens.
ECE and ECT board exam results archive
Every regular and special batch on PRC’s results list, newest first, with PRC’s own PDFs for each level. The special batches are small exams PRC gives abroad.
| Batch | Released | Electronics Engineers | Electronics Technicians |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (special) | June 22, 2026 | n/a | 77.78% (7) |
| March 2026 | March 24, 2026 | 61.62% (1,692) | 78.16% (1,907) |
| October 2025 | October 24, 2025 | 44.85% (1,040) | 65.22% (1,142) |
| June 2025 (special) | June 26, 2025 | 23.73% (14) | 36.36% (12) |
| April 2025 | April 10, 2025 | 45.39% (1,280) | 81.75% (1,971) |
| October 2024 | October 29, 2024 | 45.99% (999) | 70.77% (1,126) |
| June 2024 (special) | July 12, 2024 | 20.00% (12) | 63.64% (14) |
| April 2024 | April 17, 2024 | 42.49% (1,330) | 71.67% (1,819) |
PDF downloads by batch
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Frequently asked questions about the electronics engineering board exam
When will the October 2026 ECE/ECT results be released?
The October 2026 ECE/ECT is scheduled for October 17 to 19, 2026. PRC's target release date is October 23, 2026. This page shows the official results and passers list as soon as PRC posts them.Can I take the ECT exam without an engineering degree?
Yes. Graduates of an associate, technician, trade, or vocational course in electronics can take it, under Section 14 of RA 9292. Students who finished at least third year of BS ECE or Electronics Engineering also qualify.
What is the passing score for the ECE and ECT exams?
You need at least 70% in every subject, with no general average. If you pass most subjects and score 60% to 69% in the rest, you may take one removal exam on those subjects.
What happens if I fail the removal exam?
Then the law counts the whole licensure exam as failed. You take all subjects again at a later exam.
How fast does PRC release ECE and ECT results?
PRC’s last five regular releases came out two to four working days after the last exam day, so watch this page in the first week after the exam.
One license, two clear paths
The ECE and ECT board exam results tell you that you passed; your schooling already decided which of the two boards you took. From there, the ecozones of Laguna and Cavite are the natural first stop for a CALABARZON passer.
For related engineering exams, see our electrical engineers board exam results, the civil engineers board exam results, and the mechanical engineers board exam results. Every exam we track is on our PRC board exam results page.
