Updated October 16, 2026. The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure Examination (ABELE) is given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The next exam is on November 19 and 20, 2026 (Thursday and Friday), and PRC targets the release of results on November 24, 2026. The filing deadline is Tuesday, October 20, 2026, so applicants who have not yet filed should finish their LERIS application and PRC appointment before then. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, testing centers, who can take the exam, requirements, subjects, the passing rule and how to apply.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | November 2026 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure Examination |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | November 19 and 20, 2026 (Thursday and Friday) |
| Application opening | August 21, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Testing centers | NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao |
| Target results release | November 24, 2026 |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of licensure examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). PRC generally does not accept applications after the filing deadline, so do not wait for the last day, when appointment slots can run out. After filing, check your room and building assignment on PRC’s Room Assignment page a few days before the exam. For all other 2026 exams, see our PRC board exam schedule.
Who Can Take the Exam
Under Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10915 (the Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act of 2016), an applicant for the licensure examination must:
- Be a citizen of the Philippines, or a foreign citizen whose country has a policy of reciprocity in the practice of the profession
- Be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or its equivalent, or Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (within the period allowed by the Act), from a school, academy, institute, college, university or institution duly recognized by CHED
- Be of good moral character
Requirements
Always follow the documentary checklist shown in PRC LERIS for the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer exam, since PRC may update it. Documents commonly required of first-time board exam applicants include:
- PSA birth certificate
- PSA marriage certificate, for married female applicants using their married name
- Transcript of Records with a scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Diploma or certificate of graduation, as shown in LERIS for your application type
- Certificate of good moral character (as specified in LERIS)
- Valid NBI clearance, when required for your application
- Recent passport-size photos in the format PRC specifies in LERIS
- Repeaters: the Notice of Admission (NOA) or other proof of a previous exam, as shown in LERIS
Bring the originals and any photocopies PRC asks for to your appointment. Pay the examination fee through the payment options in LERIS and confirm the amount shown on screen. Under PRC Commission Resolution No. 1935 (s. 2024), some repeaters may skip refiling certain documents if they took a PRC exam from 2012 onward under the same name and course and have a photo on file — see PRC’s List of Requirements.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Board Exam Subjects
Section 17 of R.A. 10915 lists the subjects covered by the licensure examination for agricultural and biosystems engineers:
- Agricultural and Biosystems Power, Energy and Machinery Engineering (agricultural power and bio-energy, machine design and analysis, machinery management and mechanization of agricultural and bioproduction systems)
- Land and Water Resources Engineering (agrometeorology, irrigation and drainage engineering, soil and water conservation, and aquaculture engineering)
- Agricultural and Biosystems Structures and Environment Engineering (agricultural structures engineering, forest engineering, design and management of agricultural and biosystem structures, and bio-environmental design)
- Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering (refrigeration and cold storage, agri-industrial and biosystems application of electrical energy and electronics, agricultural products process engineering, and food and bio-based products process engineering)
- Project Management, Feasibility Study Preparation/Evaluation, Research, Development and Extension on Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Fundamentals of Agricultural, Fishery, Ecological and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics and Basic Engineering Principles
- Laws, Professional Standards and Ethics
- Other subjects within the areas of competencies required for the practice of the profession under Section 5 of the Act
The Board may periodically amend the subjects and syllabi to match technological changes. Always follow the official November 2026 examination program and the instructions in your NOA. PRC posts exam programs on its Downloads page.
Passing Rule
Under Section 18 of R.A. 10915, you pass if you get a weighted general average of at least 70%, with no grade lower than 55% in any given subject. An examinee who reaches a weighted average of 70% or higher but scores below 55% in any subject must retake only the subject or subjects below 55% and must score at least 55% in each of those subjects. Under Section 20, an applicant who fails the examination for the third time may take another examination only after one year and after completing a refresher program in a duly accredited institution, following Board guidelines.
How to Apply Through PRC LERIS
- Go to PRC Online Services (LERIS) and sign in or create an account.
- Choose the examination application and select Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer.
- Pick the November 2026 exam and your preferred testing center from the available slots (NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban or Tuguegarao).
- Pay the application fee through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Go to your PRC appointment on or before October 20, 2026 with your documents, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
For a longer walkthrough, see our PRC LERIS registration guide.
Previous Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Board Exam Results
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1,475 / 2,494 | 59.14% | December 11, 2025 |
| December 2024 | 1,479 / 2,625 | 56.34% | — |
| September 2023 | 615 / 1,841 | 33.41% | September 19, 2023 |
| September 2022 | 832 / 1,968 | 42.28% | — |
Source for December 2025: PRC announcement (1,475 of 2,494 passed; released in three working days). December 2024 and older figures are from prior PRC releases as summarized on PhilNews and our Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering results page.
What’s Next
Filing closes on October 20, 2026. The exam follows on November 19 and 20, 2026, and PRC targets the results on November 24, 2026. We will post the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools on our Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering board exam results page once PRC releases them.
Related Pages
Results tracker: ABELE results and list of passers. Full calendar: PRC board exam schedule.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025), Republic Act No. 10915, PRC December 2025 ABELE results, and PRC LERIS.
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