✅ Official results: released July 22, 2026
381 of 432 passed (88.19%). Exams were held in N.C.R., Cebu, Davao, and Rosales.
| July 2026 LIDE | |
|---|---|
| Total examinees | 432 |
| Total passers | 381 |
| Passing rate | 88.19% |
| Exam dates | July 1, 2, and 3, 2026 |
| Result release | July 22, 2026 |
This page started because of a reader request. Someone messaged WisePH saying they always come back here when PRC results drop because we include the practical next steps (oath-taking, PRC ID timelines, professional organizations) that most generic results pages skip. They asked for the same coverage for the LIDE.
I’m not an interior designer. However, I’ve worked with licensed IDs twice. We hired one for the WisePH office renovation in 2025 and another for our house in Indang, Cavite. Watching them work showed me how much real-world judgment the license demands. Space planning, building codes, materials, lighting, and how people actually move through a room all have to land in one coherent decision. The board exam tests exactly that. For all PRC board exams, visit our PRC board exam results page.
LIDE exam schedule: July 1 to 3, 2026
The exam ran across three days in N.C.R., Cebu, Davao, and Rosales. Seven subjects are covered, each weighted toward a 100-point total. This cycle, the Board of Interior Design was chaired by Hon. Grace-Mari M. Milan, with Hon. Vincent Louie V. Tan and Hon. Christina U. Periquet as members.
| Subject | Weight | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture Design and Construction | 15% | July 1 (Day 1) |
| Materials of Design and Decoration | 10% | July 1 (Day 1) |
| History of Arts and Interior Design | 10% | July 1 (Day 1) |
| Interior Construction and Utilities | 10% | July 2 (Day 2) |
| Professional Practice and Ethics | 10% | July 2 (Day 2) |
| Color Theory | 5% | July 2 (Day 2) |
| Interior Design | 40% | July 3 (Day 3) |
How is the LIDE scored?
Passing the LIDE requires two conditions met at the same time. Your general weighted average (GWA) must reach at least 70%, and no single subject can fall below 50%. There is no conditional status in the LIDE. Unlike the CPALE, which allows conditional examinees to retake only failed subjects, the LIDE is outright pass or fail. Fail either condition and you retake all seven subjects in the next cycle.
The 40% weight on Interior Design means Day 3 alone can make or break your GWA. A score of 62% in Interior Design contributes only 24.8 weighted points, which forces the remaining six subjects to carry an average of 76.2% just to reach the 70% GWA threshold. In contrast, the CBLE follows the same design-day-as-majority structure, where Day 1 also carries 40% of the score.
| Scenario | Interior Design (40%) | Avg of other 6 subjects | GWA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean pass | 78% | 75% | 76.2% | PASS |
| GWA fail (weak Day 3) | 62% | 74% | 69.2% | FAIL |
| Floor fail | 80% | 75% (but one subject at 44%) | 73%+ | FAIL (floor) |
Why Day 3 is where the exam is won or lost
Days 1 and 2 are theory-heavy. Multiple-choice questions on furniture, materials, history, codes, and professional practice. You can prepare for those with reviewers and flashcards. Day 3 is a different category entirely.
Interior Design carries 40% of the total score. You receive a real-world scenario (a residential unit, an office, a commercial showroom, or an institutional interior) and you have to produce a complete set of deliverables by hand. Space plan, furniture layout, color scheme, lighting concept, material specifications, and a perspective rendering. All of it drawn on illustration board under strict time pressure, with no calculator allowed.
The two interior designers we hired for our office renovation and our Indang house told me the same thing: “You can memorize every material and code on Days 1 and 2, but if you can’t synthesize it into a convincing, buildable interior on Day 3, you won’t pass.”
One more thing about Day 2: Color Theory (5%) feels minor but catches people off guard. You bring your own coloring medium (markers, colored pencils, or pastels), and PRC provides five sheets of A4 watercolor paper. Many takers discover too late that their markers bleed on the PRC paper or their pencils don’t layer well when the clock is running. Consequently, treat Color Theory as a timed presentation skill test. Practice full color boards under the clock before exam day.
What to bring on exam day
All three days
Bring your Notice of Admission, two No. 2 pencils, a black ballpen, and a metered-stamped window mailing envelope. Wear a white shirt or blouse with a collar (no seals, logos, or marks), with decent pants or slacks. One difference from most PRC exams: the LIDE prohibits all calculators. Not just scientific ones. Smart watches, earphones, cellular phones, and bags of any kind are also prohibited. Report to your assigned building before 6:00 AM on the first day. PRC does not admit late examinees.
Day 2 only (Color Theory)
Bring your preferred coloring medium: watercolors, colored pencils, markers, or pastels. PRC provides five sheets of A4 watercolor paper. Test your tools on similar paper in advance so there are no surprises when the timer starts.
Day 3 only (Interior Design)
This is the most material-intensive day of any PRC board exam. For drawing tools, bring a drawing board suitable for A3 paper, a T-square, triangles, a metric scale, pencils, a sharpener, technical pens, and a 1-inch bulldog clip.
For paper, bring at least 1 sheet of A4 plain paper (design concept essay), at least 4 sheets of A3 tracing paper (interior design plans), at least 1 sheet of A3 paper (material and finish specifications), and at least 1 sheet of A3 illustration board or A3 watercolor paper (perspective illustration).
Any extra ideation sheets must be surrendered to the proctor. No marked sheets leave the examination room.
When does PRC release LIDE results?
The LIDE does not follow the 2-working-day pattern that faster-releasing boards use. Instead, the Board of Interior Design typically takes about 13 to 15 working days after the last exam day. For the July 2026 batch, PRC released results on July 22, 2026, exactly 13 working days after the last exam day on July 3.
If you are checking results for a future LIDE batch, these are the sources to check in order:
- prcboard.com, thesummitexpress.com, boardexams.ph (mirror sites load fastest when PRC servers get hit hard)
- prc.gov.ph (official master list appears here first)
- PRC Official Facebook page (usually posts within minutes of the website)
Download the PDF master list and search your name offline using Ctrl+F. The LERIS individual ratings portal typically crashes in the first hour from traffic. Individual scores usually appear a few hours after the master list drops. Don’t rely on LERIS alone when results first come out.
What to do after you pass the LIDE
Seeing your name on the list is a relief. The clock starts immediately after that.
Step 1: Attend oath-taking
PRC posts the oath-taking schedule 3 to 7 days after results. You can attend in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Download your Accomplished Oath Form right after the ceremony. You will need it for every step that follows.
Step 2: Complete initial registration and claim your PRC ID
For the July 2026 batch, online registration for the Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration opens on September 7, 2026. Visit www.prc.gov.ph and follow the posted instructions. Before you go, bring a screenshot of your system-generated registration form, a valid government-issued ID, and the official receipt of your membership fee payment. You also need to personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. Until then, you cannot legally sign interior design plans or contracts.
Step 3: Join the PIID
The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers is the PRC-accredited professional organization for licensed IDs. Most clients and LGUs require an active PIID Certificate of Good Standing before hiring you, so joining early matters. The two IDs we worked with for our office and Indang house are both active members, and both said it’s the professional network that opens doors once you have your license. PIID usually offers a special new-passer rate right after results. Total timeline: most new passers go from results to fully licensed in roughly three to five weeks.
LIDE results archive by batch
| Batch | Examinees | Passers | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 432 | 381 | 88.19% |
| July 2025 | TBA | TBA | Data pending |
| July 2024 | TBA | TBA | Data pending |
PDF downloads by batch
July 2026
July 2025
July 2024
Frequently asked questions
When were the July 2026 Interior Designers board exam results released?
PRC released the results on July 22, 2026, 13 working days after the last exam day on July 3. Out of 432 examinees, 381 passed, for an 88.19% passing rate. So scroll up for the full result, list of passers, top 10 placers, and performance of schools PDFs.
What is the passing score for the LIDE?
You need a GWA of at least 70% and no single subject below 50%. Both conditions must be met at the same time. There is no conditional status in the LIDE. Fail either condition and you retake all seven subjects in the next cycle with no carry-over.
What is the hardest subject in the LIDE?
Interior Design on Day 3 carries 40% of the total score. It requires producing complete hand-drawn design deliverables for a real-world scenario under the clock. The two IDs I hired, one for our office and one for our Indang house, both warned me that passing Days 1 and 2 cleanly means nothing if Day 3 falls apart.
What special materials do I need for the LIDE?
For Day 2, bring your coloring medium (markers, colored pencils, or pastels). For Day 3, bring a full drawing kit: drawing board, T-square, triangles, metric scale, technical pens, rendering medium, A3 tracing paper, A4 plain paper, and A3 illustration board. No calculators of any kind are allowed on any exam day.
What professional organization do Interior Designers join after passing?
The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) is the PRC-accredited organization for licensed IDs. Most clients and LGUs require an active PIID Certificate of Good Standing before hiring. Join as soon as your PRC ID is ready, and ask about the new-passer rate.
What to do next
If you passed, prepare your documents now, watch for the oath-taking schedule, register online starting September 7, 2026, and join PIID once your PRC ID is ready. If you did not, check your individual subject scores on LERIS first, then figure out exactly which subject cost you the most points before planning the next cycle. Either way, visit our PRC board exam results page for all PRC board exam results and licensing guides.
