Last updated: November 3, 2026
Quick answer: When is the Mechanical Engineering board exam in 2027?
PRC has not yet released its 2027 exam calendar. It’s expected around mid-November 2026. The Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE) is held twice a year. In 2026 it was on February 11–13 and August 7–9. If 2027 follows the same pattern, expect the first exam in mid-February 2027, with LERIS filing opening around mid-November 2026, possibly within days.
Graduating from BS Mechanical Engineering, or planning a retake? Here’s the expected 2027 ME board schedule, how filing works, the three subjects, the passing rule, and the official 2026 results.
ME Board Exam 2026: Official Schedule
| 2026 exam | Exam dates | Filing period (LERIS) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | February 11–13, 2026 | November 13, 2025 – January 12, 2026 | February 19, 2026 |
| August 2026 | August 7–9, 2026 | May 8 – July 8, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
ME Board Exam 2027: Expected Schedule
| 2027 exam | Expected exam month | Expected filing period |
|---|---|---|
| First 2027 exam | Expected: February 2027 | Expected: opens around mid-November 2026, closes in early-to-mid January 2027 |
| Second 2027 exam | Expected: August 2027 | Expected: around May – July 2027 |
These are projections based on PRC’s 2026 calendar. We’ll update this page with the official dates as soon as PRC releases the 2027 schedule. See every exam in our PRC Schedule of Exam 2027.
Who Can Take the ME Board Exam?
- A Filipino citizen, or a foreign citizen from a country with reciprocity for Filipino engineers
- Of good moral character
- A graduate of BS Mechanical Engineering from a school recognized by the government
Requirements and Fee
- PSA birth certificate
- PSA marriage certificate (for married female applicants using their married name)
- Transcript of Records with photo, Special Order (if applicable) and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Any additional document on your LERIS checklist
- Examination fee of ₱900 (PRC’s standard fee for degree-level exams, as assessed in LERIS)
New to LERIS? Follow our PRC LERIS Online Registration Guide.
Exam Subjects and Passing Rule
The ME board exam runs over three days, one subject per day. Under RA 8495 (the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act), the subjects are:
| Subject | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, Engineering Economics and Basic Engineering Sciences | Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations, engineering economy, statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics |
| Power Plant Engineering (Industrial and Power Plant Engineering) | Steam, diesel, gas turbine and geothermal plants, refrigeration and air conditioning, pumps, compressors, fans and blowers, heat transfer |
| Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice | Design of shafts, gears, springs, bolts, welds and belts, materials science, machine shop processes |
Passing rule: under RA 8495, you need a general average of at least 70% with no subject below 50%. For the exact subject weights and day-by-day order for your cycle, check PRC’s official Program of Examination.
ME Board Exam Passing Rates
| Exam | Passers | Examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3,264 | 6,294 | 51.86% |
| August 2026 | 1,362 | 3,686 | 36.95% |
The February exam is the bigger one, with fresh graduates, and it had a much higher passing rate than August, which has more repeaters. The February 2026 topnotcher was Jose Arnil Colina Corong Jr. of Visayas State University – Baybay (93.25%). August 2026 was topped by Junry Vitor Vistal of the University of Cebu (92.20%). PRC released both results within 3–4 working days.
Testing Centers
The 2026 ME board exams were held in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban and Zamboanga, plus Koronadal and Puerto Princesa in February and Tuguegarao in August. You choose your testing center when you file in LERIS.
Review Plan for February 2027
| When | Focus |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | File in LERIS as soon as filing opens. Mathematics and engineering economy foundations. |
| December 2026 | Power Plant Engineering: thermodynamic cycles, refrigeration, pumps and compressors. Learn your steam tables. |
| January 2027 | Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice, plus timed mixed problem sets. |
| February 2027 | Full 3-day mock exams in the official order, then light review. Check your room assignment. |
Don’t neglect your weakest subject. Under the 70/50 rule, one subject below 50% fails the whole exam, even with a 70%+ average.
After You Pass
PRC opens online registration for your PRC ID and Certificate of Registration after the results. For August 2026 passers, it started October 15, 2026. See the full process in our PRC Initial Registration and Oath-Taking Guide, and check expected pay in How Much Do Engineers Earn in the Philippines (2027).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mechanical Engineering board exam in 2027?
PRC hasn’t released the 2027 dates yet. Based on 2026 (February 11–13 and August 7–9), expect exams in February and August 2027.
When does filing for the February 2027 ME board exam open?
Not announced yet. For February 2026, filing ran from November 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, so expect filing to open around mid-November 2026.
What is the passing score for the ME board exam?
A general average of at least 70%, with no subject below 50%, under RA 8495.
What was the ME board exam passing rate in 2026?
51.86% in February 2026 (3,264 of 6,294) and 36.95% in August 2026 (1,362 of 3,686).
Sources
- PRC: Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025: 2026 Schedule of Licensure Examinations (PDF)
- PRC: February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Exam Results
- PRC: August 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Exam Results
- PRC: RA 8495: Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act (PDF)
- Philippine Daily Inquirer: 3,264 pass Feb. 2026 mechanical engineers licensure exam
- GMA News: University of Cebu grad tops August 2026 mechanical engineers licensure exam
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