The Civil Engineering Professional Licensure Examination
Questions and answers should relate to matters which are of
Republic Act No. 544
(As Amended by R.A. 1582)
An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the
Philippines
ARTICLE I
Section 1. Title of Act. This Act shall be known as the Civil
Engineering Law.
Section 2. Definition of Terms.
(b) The term civil engineer as used in this act shall mean a
person duly registered with the Board for Civil Engineers in the
manner as hereinafter provided.
Members of the Board
Chairman: PRAXEDES P. BERNARDO
Member: ROMEO A. ESTAERO
Member: PERICLES P. DAKAY
Article III
EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
Section 8. Examination Requirement. All applicants for
registration for the practice of civil engineering shall be
required to pass a technical examination as hereinafter
provided.
Section 9. Holding of Examination. Examination of candidates
desiring to practice civil engineering in the Philippines shall be
given in the City of Manila of each year, provided that such
days do not fall on official holidays, otherwise the examinations
shall be held on the days next following.
Section 10. Subjects of Examination. Applicants for certificate
of registration as civil engineer shall be examined, in the
discretion of the Board, on the following subjects: mathematics,
including algebra, plane and spherical trigonometry, analytics,
descriptive and solid geometry, differential and integral
calculus, and rational and applied mechanics; hydraulics;
surveying, including highway and railroad surveying; plane,
topographic and hydrographic surveying, and advance
surveying; design and construction of highways and railroads,
masonry structures, wooden and reinforced concrete buildings,
bridges, towers, walls, foundations, piers, ports, wharves,
aqueducts, sanitary engineering works, water supply systems,
dikes, dams and irrigation and drainage canals.
The Civil Engineering Licensure Examination Syllabi
Section 4 of the Civil Engineering Law (Republic Act 544)
provides among other things the power to the Board of
Examinees for Civil Engineers to discharge such other powers
and duties as may affect the ethical and technological
standards of the Civil Engineering profession in the Philippines.
Section 10 enumerates the subjects in which the applicants for
certificates of registration shall be examined at the discretion of
the Board;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Civil Engineering,
RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, that the licensure
examinations for Civil Engineering shall be in accord with the
following guidelines:
I. Preparation of Examination Questions and Problems.
The following shall be taken into consideration in the
preparation of questions and problems:
a. The areas covered by the examination shall be those
included in the topics enumerated in the syllabus for
the particular subject. The examination questions in
each subject shall be comprehensive and well
balanced in scope.
b.
general applicability in the civil engineering practice in the
Philippines.
c. Questions and answers shall be framed in a clear and
concise manner taking into consideration the degree or level of
proficiency for each topic. Instructions or requirements should
be clearly stated.
d. The assigned weight and estimated time for each subject
shall be indicated.
Whenever applicable, references shall be made to statements
issued by:
a. The Board of Civil Engineering
b. The National Building Code of the Philippines
c. The National Structural Code of the Philippines
d. The National Standards Office
e. The National Water Resources Council
f. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
g. The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines.
In areas not covered by Philippine sources, references may
also be made to the official pronouncement of authoritative
standard setting agencies in the United States (ACI, ASCE,
ASHTO, NSC, and UBC), International Building Officials (IBO),
and the International Federation of Engineers (FIDIC) provided
these pronouncements are relevant to Philippine conditions.
e. Electronic and scientific calculators are allowed. However,
programmable calculators and pocket personal computers are
not allowed and will be confiscated if brought to the
examination room.
III. CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATIONS
Unless otherwise officially announced, the examinations shall
be totally computerized. The Board shall provide a minimum of
500 questions for each subject from which the computer of the
Commission will select at random on the day or a few days
prior to the examination the questions to be given. The number
of questions for each subject shall not be less than 20 at 4
points each. The maximum number of questions shall not be
more than 100 at 1 point each. The examination shall be
closed books and notes. Examinees shall be given 10
computation and scratch sheets which must be submitted with
the answer sheets.
IV. CHANGES IN THE SYLLABI
The Syllabi can be changed from time to time only with the
introduction of the new methods and technology in civil
engineering but not more than once every three years.
Section 12. Qualifications for Examination. Any person
applying for admission to the civil engineering examination as
herein provided shall, prior to the date of the examination,
establish to the satisfaction of the Board that he has the
following qualifications:
a. Be at least twenty-one years of age;
b. Be a citizen of the Philippines;
c. Be of good reputation and moral character; and
d. Be a graduate of a four-year course in civil engineering from
a school, institute, college or university recognized by the
Government or the State wherein it is established.
PROGRAM OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LICENSURE
EXAMINATIONS
Civil Engineering Board Examinations is held every May and
November
1st DAY
* 7:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M.
General instruction and filling up of forms
* 8:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M.
MATHEMATICS, SURVEYING AND TRANSPORTATION NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female
ENGINEERING 35% applicants)
Algebra, Plane & Spherical Trigonometry, Analytics, Transcript of Records with scanned picture and
Descriptive and Solid Geometry, Differential & Integral Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes"
Calculus, Engineering Economy, Plane, Topographic & Valid NBI Clearance (First Timers & Repeaters)
Hydrographic Surveying, Advanced Surveying, Curves and Two (2) Certificates of Good Moral Character from
Earthworks, Highway and Railroad Surveying, Traffic any 2 of the following:
Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Design & 1. Barangay
Construction of Highways & Railroads, Piers, Ports, and 2. Church
Wharves 3. School
2:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 4. Employer
HYDRAULICS AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 30% Payment:
Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Water Supply Systems, P900.00 - complete
Hydrology, Sewerage and Sanitary Engineering Works,
Aqueducts, Dikes, Dams, Irrigation and Drainage, Water
Resources Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Examination Day Preparations
Engineering
2nd DAY What to Bring on Examination Day
8:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Notice of Admission
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION 35% Application Stub
Rational and Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory PRC Official Receipt
of Structures, Design of Steel, Timber, and Reinforced Two or more pencils (No. 2)
Concrete Structures, NSCP Specifications, Pert-CPM, PD Ballpens with BLACK INK ONLY
1594, Estimates, Engineering Economy, Construction Methods One (1) piece Metered-Stamp Window Envelope
One (1) piece Long Brown Envelope
One (1) piece Long Transparent (non -colored) Plastic
EXAMINATION RATING: Envelope (to keep above items)
To be qualified as having passed the licensure examinations
for Civil Engineers, a candidate must obtain a general average
of 70% with no grades lower than 50% in any given subject. What to Wear on Examination Day
MALE - school uniform/white polo shirt or T-shirt (tucked-in)
FEMALE school uniform/white blouse or T-shirt
REQUIREMENTS For Marine Deck and Engineer Officers prescribed Merchant
NSO / PSA Birth Certificate Marine uniform with appropriate shoulder board