September 2026 CE Board Exam: Top 20 Performing Schools with 50 or More First-Time Takers
MANILA, Philippines — Following the official release of the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE) results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), institutional performance rankings highlight the exceptional consistency of premier engineering schools across the country. Among the closely watched performance categories is the Top 20 Schools with 50 and More First-Time Examinees, which underscores institutions maintaining high-caliber educational standards even when handling larger cohorts of examinees.
MANILA, Philippines — Following the official release of the September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE) results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), institutional performance rankings highlight the exceptional consistency of premier engineering schools across the country.
Among the closely watched performance categories is the Top 20 Schools with 50 and More First-Time Examinees, which underscores institutions maintaining high-caliber educational standards even when handling larger cohorts of examinees.
Tarlac State University Takes the Top Spot
Leading the pack with a stellar performance is Tarlac State University (Tarlac College of Tech.), securing Rank 1 with an extraordinary overall passing rate of 98.21%. Out of its 56 total overall takers, 55 successfully passed the board exams.
Close behind at Rank 2 is De La Salle University-Manila, registering a high-tier 95.08% passing rate (58 passers out of 61 takers). Rounding out the top three is Isabela State University-Ilagan, which clinched Rank 3 with a 93.10% passing rate (54 passers out of 58 takers).
Key Takeaways from the Results
Large Cohort Success: Institutions like Batangas State University - Alangilan (199 takers), Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila (192 takers), and University of Santo Tomas (183 takers) demonstrated strong institutional capability, successfully steering substantial pools of examinees past the board requirements.
Geographical Diversity: The list reflects a balanced distribution of top-performing civil engineering schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, showcasing the nationwide growth and elevation of engineering education standards in the Philippines.
Successful examinees from these institutions are advised to check the PRC official website for initial registration guidelines, online appointment schedules, and upcoming oathtaking announcements.
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