The Professional Regulation Commission released the results of the August 2026 Technical Evaluation for Professional Mechanical Engineers on August 12, 2026. Twelve testing centers are covered, spanning evaluations from Cagayan de Oro to the NCR, across four months of evaluation dates from April through August 2026.
The passers list is organized by testing center below. In addition, we cover what the PME actually is, the two evaluation stages, the three mistakes that get experienced engineers deferred, and what to do the moment you find your name on the list.
August 2026 PME Technical Evaluation: official results
The Board of Mechanical Engineering released the August 2026 batch results on August 12, 2026. This single release covers 12 evaluation batches held across the country from April 21 to August 6, 2026. The authenticated list is on the official PRC Mechanical Engineering page.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam dates covered | April 21 – August 6, 2026 |
| Testing centers | CDO, Cebu, Legazpi, Lucena, Calapan, Palawan, Pagadian, Koronadal, Rosales, Baguio, Iloilo, NCR |
| Result release date | August 12, 2026 |
| Number of passers | [NUMBER] |
| Online registration starts | [DATE] (via LERIS portal) |
| Board Chairman | Engr. Rodulfo L. Tablante |
| Board Members | Engr. Manuel L. Paulino, Engr. Ramon F. Solis |
For context on how other engineering boards handle results and registration, see the April 2026 Electrical Engineers board exam results. However, the post-registration steps are similar across all licensed professions.
PME passers list: August 12, 2026
The official PRC documents will be linked below the moment they are published on August 12, 2026. Bookmark this page and come back that day.
✅ Official results: released August 12, 2026
[NUMBER] engineers passed the August 2026 PME Technical Evaluation. Results cover 12 testing centers from April 21 to August 6, 2026.
PME vs regular ME board exam: what is the difference?
Many engineers search “PME board exam results” expecting something like the February Mechanical Engineers licensure exam. However, the PME is a different process entirely. It is not a written test you sit in an examination hall with hundreds of other engineers. Instead, it is a credential upgrade for licensed Registered Mechanical Engineers (RMEs) who have at least four years of active practice and want to advance to the highest tier of the profession.
| Feature | Registered ME (RME) | Professional ME (PME) |
|---|---|---|
| How you qualify | Pass the ME licensure exam | Pass a Technical Evaluation |
| Format | Written board exam | Portfolio defense + oral interview |
| Experience required | None (fresh grads eligible) | At least 4 years of active practice |
| PQF level | Level 6 | Level 7 |
| Governing law | R.A. 8495 | R.A. 8495 |
The PME title is the highest credential in Philippine mechanical engineering. It tells the industry you can take independent, responsible charge of complex engineering work, not just that you passed an exam years ago.
First-level vs second-level: what each stage means
The PME Technical Evaluation has two distinct stages. You cannot skip to the second without clearing the first. Consequently, each stage requires a separate application, separate documents, and a separate slot with the Board of Mechanical Engineering.
| Stage | What happens | Key documents required |
|---|---|---|
| First-level | PRC evaluates your credentials, years of practice, and two proposed report titles | Application form, Transcript of Records, CV, Certificate of Experience, two proposed TER titles with write-ups |
| Second-level | Board conducts a full oral defense of your Technical Engineering Report | Five hard copies of TER plus three USB flash drives, Affidavit of Applicant, Affidavit of Competency, Certificate of Experience |
Clearing the first level means the board accepted your credentials and approved your report topics. The second level, however, is the real test. The panel probes whether you can explain the engineering behind your own calculations. Most deferrals happen here, not at the document review stage. As a result, preparation for both stages must happen in parallel, not one after the other.
Three traps that get engineers deferred
The most common PME misconception is treating this like a board exam you can cram for. Senior RMEs with decades of experience still get deferred. However, they are almost never turned away for lack of technical knowledge. They are tripped up by three specific, avoidable mistakes.
The management trap in the Technical Engineering Report
Many senior RMEs have moved into managerial or supervisory roles. When they write their Technical Engineering Report (TER), they fill pages with project timelines, procurement wins, and team leadership highlights. The Board of Mechanical Engineering reviews hundreds of reports each cycle. As a result, a TER that reads like a project manager’s log stands out immediately and gets deferred.
Your report must show personal, unassisted mechanical engineering work. The board expects your own calculations, whether that is fluid dynamics, pump head sizing, HVAC thermal load analysis, or structural stress work, with explicit references to the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code or relevant ASME standards. However, leadership accomplishments do not count as engineering work. The board reviews too many reports to miss the difference.
Getting caught off-guard during the oral interview
Some applicants use report templates from the internet or let junior engineers assist with the data compilation. During the panel interview, a board examiner will point to a specific equation, variable, or safety factor in your report. Then they will ask: “Why did you design it this way, and what would happen to the system if we adjusted this variable?”
If you cannot answer that on the spot, the board will defer you. Know every equation and design decision in your Detailed Description of Projects cold. Not generally familiar. Cold.
The last-minute affidavit bottleneck
To clear the PRC application window, you need signed affidavits from active, licensed PMEs who can vouch for your engineering practice. Most applicants collect these signatures a few days before the deadline. At the PRC counter, they then discover that one endorser has an expired license or lacks a Certificate of Good Standing from the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME).
That single paperwork issue invalidates the entire application. As a result, you miss the current batch and wait for the next cycle. Verify your endorsers’ credentials at least three months before the deadline, not three days before.
On the question of deferrals versus failures: there is a persistent rumor that nobody actually fails the PME evaluation. Technically, the board rarely issues a permanent denial. But a deferral means overhauling your TER, filing additional documents, and starting a fresh application to the next cycle. That pushes your PME back by six to twelve months. For a senior engineer waiting on this credential, that is a real cost.
What to do after you pass
Finding your name is only the first step. Three things need to happen before you can legally use the PME title.
| Step | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Register for your Certificate of Registration and PRC Professional ID | PRC LERIS portal |
| 2 | Attend the oath-taking ceremony at your assigned PRC regional office | PRC regional office for your testing center |
| 3 | Apply for PSME membership | psme.org.ph |
Before heading to your PRC appointment, read our guide on what a PRC license is and what to bring on registration day. Specifically, it covers the required documents, fees, and the counter issues that slow down first-time registrants.
Historical PME passers data
The PRC does not publish a passing rate for the PME Technical Evaluation. This is not a standard board exam. Each applicant is evaluated individually, so the PRC only releases the total count of passers per cycle.
The four most recent evaluation batches, based on official PRC announcements, are shown below.
| Evaluation batch | Number of passers |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 231 |
| November 2025 | 331 |
| June 2025 | 288 |
| February 2025 | 162 |
The numbers are small compared to regular licensure exams. That is expected. Each person on that list walked into a room and defended their own engineering work in front of a sitting board. No multiple choice. No guesswork. Either your calculations hold up under questioning, or they do not.
Frequently asked questions about the August 2026 PME results
When were the August 2026 PME results released?
The PRC released the August 2026 PME Technical Evaluation results on August 12, 2026. Specifically, this covers evaluations held from April 21 to August 6, 2026 across 12 testing centers nationwide.
How many engineers typically pass the PME Technical Evaluation?
The PRC does not publish a passing rate. Based on recent batches, however, the number of passers per cycle ranges from 162 to 331. This reflects the individual nature of the evaluation. Each applicant defends their own engineering work in front of a panel of peers, so the results cannot be compared directly to a standardized board exam.
What is the difference between an RME and a PME in the Philippines?
An RME passed the standard written board exam. A PME is an RME with at least four years of active practice who passed a separate Technical Evaluation. The PME is the highest credential in Philippine mechanical engineering, governed by R.A. 8495. Additionally, the PME is classified as PQF Level 7, one level above the RME’s Level 6.
How do I check the official PME passers list?
The official list is posted on the PRC website and through the LERIS portal. WisePH, however, also posts direct links to the official Google Drive documents on this page as soon as the PRC publishes them. Check back on August 12, 2026.
What happens if I get deferred in the PME Technical Evaluation?
A deferral means the board found your documents or oral defense incomplete. As a result, you will need to revise your Technical Engineering Report, resubmit the required documents, and apply for the next available evaluation batch. This typically delays your PME credential by six to twelve months.
Next steps for PME passers
The moment you find your name, the logistics start. Do these three things before anything else.
Step 1: Register on the PRC LERIS portal. Log into the LERIS portal, verify your status, secure your online appointment, and pay the initial registration fee. However, slots fill quickly after results day, so move fast.
Step 2: Prepare your oath-taking documents. Do not show up at the PRC branch without the correct papers. Our guide on what a PRC license is and what to bring on registration day walks you through every document, fee, and counter requirement.
Step 3: Explore more PRC guides. We cover board exams, renewal schedules, and registration steps for dozens of professions. Browse our PRC professional license guides for everything you need at every stage of your career.
Similarly, you can check results from other engineering boards: the April 2026 Electrical Engineers board exam results and the March 2026 Civil Engineers licensure exam.
