Starting July 30, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will be accepting applications for the 2020 Architecture Licensure Exams (ALE). The exam is to take place on October 30 and November 1.

These are the following requirements for those who are planning to take the ALE:

 BS ARCHITECTURE

 o NSO / PSA Birth Certificate

o NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)

o Transcript of Records with scanned picture and remarks “For Board Examination Purposes” (first-timers and repeaters)

o College Diploma (first timers)

o Professional Tax Receipt, IAPOA# of architect Mentor (first timers)

o Valid NBI Clearance (first-timers and repeaters)

o Payment of 900 pesos.

BS Architecture (Post Graduation with two (2) years of diversified training and experience)

   o Logbook of Diversified experience

  o Affidavit of Experience signed and sealed by a registered Architect with updated ID

  o Master’s degree in architecture – one (1) year practical experience

  o Affidavit of Experience signed and sealed by a registered Architect with updated ID

  o Payment of 900 pesos.

The deadline for filing applications would be September 30, 2020.

 Applicants may apply online through Licensure Examination & Registration Information System. 

 You can check GUIDE: PRC Online Application for Board Examination 2019 (Updated). Applicants must send their payments through online ( Pay Maya, G Cash, Landbank).

PRC offices are open for appointments under the current General Community Quarantine last May 18 and currently following a strict health implementation. 

As for what to expect during test day itself, it will last for two days and will cover the following topics: 

  • History and Theory of Architecture
  • Principles of Architectural Planning
  • Structural Conceptualization
  • Utilities Systems
  • Building Materials
  • Architectural Design and Planning

Exam takers must also have the following items with them:

  • Calculator with Trigonometric Function, Logarithm
  • A printed copy of Rules VII and VIII of the 2004 Revised IRR of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1096 / 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (Click Here)
  • Architect Scales (English & Metric Scales)
  • 30 x 60 and 45-Degree Triangles
  • Protractors
  • Pencils and Related Sketching Material

It should note that the PRC has made several announcements regarding the new schedule for July-August, next year, 2021. It included the ones scheduled for June, July, and August. Other licensing tests, such as those for Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, may take place regularly as writing. Those who are involved are encouraged to join the PRC social media page to schedule more updates.

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