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🏛 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)
CE Board Exam Reviewer 2026
Free MCQ reviewers for the PRC Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE). Covering all 3 major subjects — PSAD, AMST, and HPGE — with thousands of practice items sourced from verified past PRC board questions.
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Major subjects
2,500+
MCQ items
35.05%
Pass rate (Mar 2026)
Mar & Sep
Exam schedule
ℹ️ Exam overview
Administered by
PRC — Board of Civil Engineering
Governed by Republic Act No. 544 (Civil Engineering Law of the Philippines)
Next exam schedule
September 26–27, 2026
Application via PRC LERIS portal — check prc.gov.ph for filing deadline
Passing requirement
70% general weighted average
No subject score below 50%,
Eligibility
(BSCE)
Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree from a CHED-recognized institution.
📅 Exam day breakdown — 3 subjects, 2 days Updated 2026
2026 exam order change (PRC Resolution No. 1 s. 2026):
Starting the March 2026 CELE, the order of subjects has been restructured.
PSAD is now administered in full on Day 1. AMST and HPGE are both on Day 2.
Subject weights remain unchanged at PSAD 35% — AMST 35% — HPGE 30%.
Day 1 — Monday (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
35%
Principles of Structural Analysis and Design (PSAD)
Engineering Mechanics • Strength of Materials • Theory of Structures •
Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Columns •
Prestressed Concrete Beams • Steel Beams, Columns, and Connections •
Footings • Construction Materials Testing •
Application of the Governing Codes of Practice (NSCP)
Day 2 — Tuesday Morning (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
35%
Applied Mathematics, Surveying, Transportation & Construction (AMST)
Calculus • Differential Equations • Engineering Data Analysis •
Numerical Methods • Physics for Engineers • Economics •
Construction Surveying and Layout • Materials for Construction •
Highway Engineering • Transportation Engineering •
Construction Occupational Safety and Health •
Quantity Surveying • Construction Management Principles and Methods
Day 2 — Tuesday Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
30%
Hydraulics and Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (HPGE)
Fluid Properties • Hydrostatics • Fluid Flow •
Buoyancy and Flotation • Relative Equilibrium of Liquids •
Hydrodynamics • Water Supply • Soil Properties •
Soils Classification • Fluid Flow through Soil Mass •
Stresses in Soil Mass • Soil Strength and Tests •
Bearing Capacity • Compaction • Consolidation and Settlement •
Lateral Earth Pressures • Slope Stability
📚 Free MCQ reviewers by subject
PSAD — 35%
Structural Analysis and Design
RC Design, Steel Design, Prestressed Concrete, Foundation Engineering, NSCP code-based problems
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AMST — 35%
Applied Mathematics & Surveying
Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Data Analysis, Numerical Methods, Construction Surveying
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AMST — Transportation
Transportation & Construction Management
Highway Design, Traffic Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Methods, Safety
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HPGE — 30%
Hydraulics & Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Slope Stability
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✏️ Pre-board practice exams
- PSAD MCQ in Principles of Structural Analysis and Design — RC beams, steel design, footings, NSCP problems →
- AMST MCQ in Applied Mathematics & Surveying — calculus, differential equations, engineering data analysis →
- AMST MCQ in Transportation & Construction Management — highway design, quantity surveying, safety →
- HPGE MCQ in Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics — fluid flow, pipe networks, Bernoulli, open channels →
- HPGE MCQ in Geotechnical Engineering — bearing capacity, compaction, consolidation, slope stability →
💡 Study tips for CE board exam takers
1
PSAD and AMST carry equal weight at 35% each — review both as top priorities
Many CE reviewees over-index on structural design because it feels most familiar from school. But AMST — covering calculus, differential equations, surveying, highway engineering, and construction management — carries the same 35% weight. Distribute your review hours equally across both subjects to avoid a lopsided score.
2
Master the NSCP early — it governs the entire PSAD subject
PSAD problems are almost entirely code-referenced. Knowing how to quickly navigate the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) for load combinations, RC beam and column design, and steel connection design can save minutes per problem under exam pressure. Familiarize yourself with Chapters 4 and 5 before drilling MCQs.
3
HPGE has the lightest weight but CE has the lowest pass rate — do not neglect hydraulics
The March 2026 CELE pass rate was only 35.05% — the lowest among all PRC engineering boards. Fluid flow (Bernoulli, continuity, pipe networks) and geotechnical problems (bearing capacity, consolidation) are computation-intensive and time-consuming under pressure. Allot at least 3 dedicated weeks to HPGE review.
4
PSAD is now Day 1 under the 2026 order — start fresh and rested
Starting March 2026, PRC moved PSAD to Day 1 (full day). You face your heaviest and most calculation-intensive subject when you are freshest. Avoid cramming structural topics the night before. Go in well-rested, bring your scientific calculator, and pace yourself on the long-form RC and steel design problems.
5
The CE passing GWA is 75% — higher than all other engineering boards
ECE, REE, and ME only require a 70% general weighted average. CE requires 75%, with no single subject falling below 50%. This means a high structural score cannot compensate for a poor hydraulics score. You must perform consistently across all three subjects — balanced preparation is not optional for CE.
⚖️ CE vs ME vs REE vs ECE — quick comparison
| Item | 🏛 CE | ⚙️ ME | 🔌 REE | 📡 ECE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Passing GWA | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Subject floor | 50% per subject | 50% per subject | 50% per subject | 60% (removal rule applies) |
| Highest-weight subject | PSAD & AMST (35% each) | PIPE & MEEBES (35% each) | EE Professional (45%) | ECE & EST (30%) |
| Latest pass rate | 35.05% (Mar 2026) | 51.86% (Feb 2026) | 57.49% (Apr 2026) | 44.85% (Oct 2025) |
| Exam schedule | March & September | February & September | April & September | April & October |
| Exam fee | ₱900 | ₱900 | ₱900 | ₱900 |
📋 Application requirements
Transcript of Records (TOR)
Original TOR with “For Board Examination Purposes” notation, showing completion of BS Civil Engineering from a CHED-recognized school
PSA Birth Certificate
Original PSA-authenticated birth certificate plus one photocopy. Married women must also submit PSA Marriage Certificate
Passport-size photos
Recent colored photos, white background, with name tag printed below the photo. Quantity as required by PRC LERIS during application
Certificate of Good Moral Character
Issued by your school dean, registrar, or authorized school official. Must be signed and bear the school seal
Online application via PRC LERIS
All applications are filed through the PRC Licensure Examinations and Registration Information System at online.prc.gov.ph — no walk-in applications accepted
Examination fee — ₱900
Paid through PRC-accredited banks or e-payment channels integrated in the LERIS portal during the application period
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