Updated October 16, 2026. The Mining Engineers Licensure Examination is a computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Mining 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 and how to apply through LERIS.
Mining Engineer Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | October 2026 Mining 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, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Koronadal, Lucena, Legazpi and Tuguegarao |
| 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
Section 15 of Republic Act No. 4274, the Mining Engineering Law of the Philippines, requires an applicant to:
- Be at least 21 years old. An applicant under 21 who meets all other qualifications may take the exam, but will not get a certificate until reaching 21
- If a foreigner, come from a country that grants reciprocity to the Philippines
- Be of good reputation and moral character
- Hold at least a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from a recognized school, or a Bachelor of Science in any engineering course or in Geology plus at least five years of practical mining experience, subject to evaluation by the Board
PRC Requirements for Mining Engineers
PRC’s official list of requirements for Mining Engineers lists the same documents for first-time takers and repeaters:
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
- Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Certificate of Mine and Mill Practice, or of attendance in an alternative program during the pandemic approved by the Board
- For BS Geology graduates: proof of at least five (5) years of practical mining experience, for evaluation by the Board
- Proof of Philippine citizenship, or for foreigners, proof that their country grants reciprocity to the Philippines
- Application fee: ₱900.00
PRC’s list of requirements also notes that BS Mining Engineering graduates need a TOR with the Special Order (SO) number. Requirements can change, so check PRC’s list again before you file.
Exam Coverage and Weights
The exam runs for three days, one subject per day. Based on PRC’s October 2025 Mining Engineering exam program:
| Subject | Coverage | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Engineering I | Mineral prospecting and evaluation; mine planning, design and development; mining methods; mine safety, health and ventilation; rock mechanics in mine engineering; and environmental protection and impact mitigation | 35% |
| Mining Engineering II | Mine valuation; mine management; ethics and mining laws; applied mathematics and surveying; feasibility studies; computer applications; and general information | 35% |
| Mining Engineering III | General geology; mineralogy/petrology; economic geology; structural geology; principles of metallurgy; mineral processing; assaying; and ecology | 30% |
Always follow the official October 2026 program and the instructions in your NOA. PRC posts exam programs on its Downloads page. R.A. 4274 does not set a passing average, so check the rating rules in PRC’s program and your NOA.
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 Mining 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 Mining Engineer Board Exam Passing Rates
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 214 / 290 | 73.79% |
| October and November 2024 | 259 / 365 | 70.96% |
| August 2023 | 242 / 351 | 68.95% |
| August 2022 | 253 / 389 | 65.04% |
Source: The Summit Express. In October 2025, PRC released the results on October 24, 2025, one working day 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 publish the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools on newstogov.com 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 metallurgical engineering exam on the same dates? Read our Metallurgical Engineer Board Exam Schedule, Requirements, and How to Apply guide.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025 (PDF), PRC list of requirements for Mining Engineers, PRC list of requirements, Republic Act No. 4274 (Mining Engineering Law of the Philippines), PRC October 2025 Mining Engineering exam program, The Summit Express October 2025 results coverage. Updated October 16, 2026.
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