Room Assignment - September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)
PRC instructs examinees to report to their school/building assignment before 6:30 A.M. on the first examination day to verify their room and seat number. The PRC also emphasizes that late examinees will not be admitted. Calculator compliance remains one of the important things examinees should check before the CELE. The PRC's Board Resolution No. 05, Series of 2024 provides the updated list of non-programmable calculators allowed for the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 CIVIL ENGINEERS LICENSURE EXAMINATION
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Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to be Used in the Licensure Examination
September 2026 CELE Examination Program
The September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination will be conducted over two days.
Day 1 — Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:00 A.M. – 7:45 A.M.
Before the first subject, examinees will undergo:
General instructions
Filling out of forms
Thorough inspection of calculators
The first examination subject will begin at 8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Principles of Structural Analysis and Design — 35%
The first-day examination covers:
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Theory of Structures
Reinforced Concrete Beams and Columns
Prestressed Concrete Beams
Steel Beams, Columns and Connections
Footings
Construction Materials Testing
Application of the Governing Codes of Practice
The subject carries a 35% relative weight in the examination.
Day 2 — Sunday, September 27, 2026
The second examination day consists of two subjects.
8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Applied Mathematics, Surveying, Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering, Construction Management and Methods — 35%
The coverage includes:
Calculus
Differential Equations
Engineering Data Analysis
Numerical Methods
Physics for Engineers
Economics
Construction Surveying and Layout
Materials for Construction
Highway Engineering
Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Transportation Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management Principles and Methods
This portion carries a 35% relative weight.
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Hydraulics and Principles of Geotechnical Engineering — 30%
The final examination subject covers topics including:
Fluid Properties
Hydrostatics
Fluid Flow
Buoyancy and Flotation
Relative Equilibrium of Liquids
Hydrodynamics
Water Supply
Soil Properties
Soil 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
This subject carries a 30% relative weight, bringing the total examination weight to 100%.
The official PRC program was approved and certified in Manila on June 30, 2026.
Important Reminders for September 2026 CELE Examinees
1. Be at your assigned testing center before 6:30 A.M.
PRC instructs examinees to report to their school/building assignment before 6:30 A.M. on the first examination day to verify their room and seat number.
The PRC also emphasizes that late examinees will not be admitted.
2. Follow the prescribed examination attire
Male examinees:
Tucked-in white polo shirt or collared shirt
No seal, logo, or mark
Decent pants or slacks
Female examinees:
Tucked-in white blouse or collared shirt
No seal, logo, or mark
Decent pants, slacks, or skirts
Pony-tailed long hair
These requirements are stated in the official examination program.
3. Bring your Notice of Admission and examination essentials
Examinees are instructed to bring:
Notice of Admission (NOA)
At least two No. 2 pencils
One long brown envelope
One long transparent/plastic envelope
An allowed non-programmable calculator
Packed snacks/meals and necessary medications in transparent/clear containers
Sufficient drinking water
PRC specifically states that only one calculator per examinee is allowed inside the examination room. Calculators will be inspected and reset before the examination.
Check Your Calculator Before Exam Day
Calculator compliance remains one of the important things examinees should check before the CELE.
The PRC's Board Resolution No. 05, Series of 2024 provides the updated list of non-programmable calculators allowed for the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination. The list includes models from Casio, Canon, Sharp, Hewlett-Packard, Citizen, Aurora, Olympia, Texas Instruments, KARCE, PORPO, and TAKSUN, among others.
The official list specifically includes models such as KARCE KC-S991 and KARCE KC-S3500 under the "Other Brands" category.
Do not bring a calculator simply because it looks like a commonly used CELE calculator. Check its exact model against the PRC's current list.
Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Room
PRC strictly prohibits the following inside the examination premises/rooms:
Books, notes, review materials and unauthorized printed materials
Ballpoint pens
Separate erasers
Programmable calculators
Smart watches
Cellular phones
Ear plugs
Transmitters
Portable computers
Bluetooth devices
Other electronic gadgets/devices that may retrieve or transmit information
Bags of any kind
Other examination aids not stated in the program
PRC advises examinees to place their documents and allowed items inside the required transparent/plastic envelope.
Food and Personal Belongings
Examinees may bring packed snacks, meals, necessary medications, hygiene kits, and drinking water, provided these are placed in transparent or clear containers/cellophanes.
Food delivery services and other persons will not be allowed to distribute food to examinees while the examination is ongoing. Except for restroom necessities, examinees are also not allowed to leave the examination room during the examination.
PRC likewise reminds examinees that personal belongings are brought at their own account and that the Commission will not be responsible for items that may be lost without its fault or negligence.
Final Checklist Before the September 2026 CELE
Before leaving for the examination venue, make sure you have:
☑️ Notice of Admission
☑️ Checked your school/building assignment
☑️ Verified your room and seat information
☑️ At least two No. 2 pencils
☑️ Allowed non-programmable calculator
☑️ Long brown envelope
☑️ Long transparent/plastic envelope
☑️ Packed food/snacks in a clear container
☑️ Drinking water
☑️ Necessary medications/hygiene supplies
☑️ Proper examination attire
☑️ No prohibited electronic devices
☑️ No bags or unauthorized examination materials
Most importantly, visit or familiarize yourself with your assigned testing center before examination day so you can plan your travel and avoid unnecessary delays.
Good luck, future Civil Engineers! 👷♂️👷♀️
Reference:
(1) https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/requirementsV1/ListOfRequirements-CivilEngineering.pdf
(2) https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/exam%20program%20Sept%202026%20(CE).pdf
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