Updated October 16, 2026. The Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Examination is a computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Metallurgical Engineering. The next exam is on October 20, 21 and 22, 2026, and PRC targets the release of results on October 26, 2026. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, who can take the exam, PRC requirements and fees, exam coverage, the passing rule and how to apply through LERIS.
Metallurgical Engineer Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers CBLE |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) |
| Exam dates | October 20, 21 and 22, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday) |
| Application opening | July 22, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | September 21, 2026 (already passed) |
| Testing centers | NCR, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Pampanga |
| Target results release | October 26, 2026 (Monday) |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of licensure examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). The filing period closed on September 21, 2026, so only applicants who already filed and hold a Notice of Admission (NOA) can take the October 2026 exam. Check your room and building assignment on PRC’s Room Assignment page a few days before the exam.
Who Can Take the Exam
Under Section 17 of Republic Act No. 10688, the Metallurgical Engineering Act of 2015, an applicant must be:
- A citizen of the Philippines, or a foreign citizen whose country has a reciprocity agreement with the Philippines
- Of good moral character
- A holder of a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related engineering degree majoring in Metallurgical Engineering or Metallurgy from a school recognized by the government
- Not convicted by a court of law of a crime involving moral turpitude
PRC Requirements for Metallurgical Engineers
PRC’s official list of requirements for Metallurgical Engineers includes:
First-time takers
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
- Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture, Special Order (SO) number (unless not required) and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- College diploma showing the date of graduation and SO number (unless not required)
- Valid NBI Clearance
- One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from your barangay, church, school or employer
- Application fee: ₱900.00
Repeaters
- PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
- Valid NBI Clearance
- Application fee: ₱900.00
Foreign applicants need additional documents, including proof of reciprocity, a Bureau of Immigration document allowing them to enter and reside in the Philippines, a copy of their passport and their transcript of records, as listed on PRC’s Metallurgical Engineer requirements page. Requirements can change, so check PRC’s list again before you file.
Exam Coverage and Weights
Section 16 of R.A. 10688 lists the subjects as mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, assaying and chemistry; physical and applied metallurgy; fuel technology and refractory science; engineering management, law and ethics; and applied mathematics and mechanics. The law requires the first two groups to carry at least 30% each. PRC groups these into three exam subjects, one per exam day. Based on PRC’s October 2025 exam program:
| Subject | Coverage | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Metallurgy I | Mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, metallurgical fuel technology, refractory science, hydrometallurgy/electrometallurgy and metallurgical physical chemistry | 35% |
| Metallurgy II | Physical metallurgy, mechanical metallurgy, crystallography/metallography, iron and steel metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy and foundry metallurgy | 35% |
| Metallurgy III | Inorganic qualitative and quantitative chemistry, metallurgical law, jurisprudence and ethics, statistics and experimental design, engineering economics, mechanics, hydraulics and design of simple metallurgical processes, operations and plants | 30% |
Always follow the official October 2026 program and the instructions in your NOA. PRC posts exam programs on its Downloads page.
Passing Rule
Under Section 19 of R.A. 10688, you pass the Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Examination if you get a general weighted average of at least 70% and no rating below 50% in any subject.
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 Metallurgical Engineers.
- Pick your exam date and testing center from the available slots.
- Pay the ₱900 application fee through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Submit your documents at your PRC appointment within the filing period, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
Filing for the October 2026 exam is closed. Use these steps for the next exam once PRC opens its filing period.
Past Metallurgical Engineer Board Exam Passing Rates
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 47 / 64 | 73.44% |
| October 2024 | 41 / 67 | 61.19% |
| October 2023 | 39 / 64 | 60.94% |
| October 2022 | 31 / 47 | 65.96% |
Source: The Summit Express. In October 2025, PRC released the results on October 27, 2025, two working days after the exam.
What’s Next
The October 2026 exam runs from October 20 to 22, 2026. PRC targets the release of results on October 26, 2026. Because this is a computer-based exam, results can come out before the target date. We will post the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools on our Metallurgical Engineering Board Exam Results page once PRC releases them. PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the next exam date is not official yet.
Related Guides
Taking the mining engineering exam on the same dates? Read our Mining Engineer Board Exam Schedule, Requirements, and How to Apply guide. For past results, see the Metallurgical Engineering Board Exam Results page.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025 (PDF), PRC list of requirements for Metallurgical Engineers, PRC Metallurgical Engineer requirements page, Republic Act No. 10688 (Metallurgical Engineering Act of 2015), PRC October 2025 Metallurgical Engineer exam program, The Summit Express October 2025 results coverage. Updated October 16, 2026.
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