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The Civil Engineering Professional Licensure Examination b.
Questions and answers should relate to matters which are of

general applicability in the civil engineering practice in the
Republic Act No. 544 Philippines.
(As Amended by R.A. 1582) c. Questions and answers shall be framed in a clear and
An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the concise manner taking into consideration the degree or level of
Philippines proficiency for each topic. Instructions or requirements should
be clearly stated.
ARTICLE I d. The assigned weight and estimated time for each subject
Section 1. Title of Act. This Act shall be known as the Civil shall be indicated.
Engineering Law. Whenever applicable, references shall be made to statements
Section 2. Definition of Terms. issued by:
(b) The term civil engineer as used in this act shall mean a a. The Board of Civil Engineering
person duly registered with the Board for Civil Engineers in the b. The National Building Code of the Philippines
manner as hereinafter provided. c. The National Structural Code of the Philippines
d. The National Standards Office
e. The National Water Resources Council
Members of the Board f. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
Chairman: PRAXEDES P. BERNARDO g. The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines.
Member: ROMEO A. ESTAERO In areas not covered by Philippine sources, references may
Member: PERICLES P. DAKAY also be made to the official pronouncement of authoritative
Article III standard setting agencies in the United States (ACI, ASCE,
ASHTO, NSC, and UBC), International Building Officials (IBO),
EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION and the International Federation of Engineers (FIDIC) provided
Section 8. Examination Requirement. All applicants for these pronouncements are relevant to Philippine conditions.
registration for the practice of civil engineering shall be e. Electronic and scientific calculators are allowed. However,
required to pass a technical examination as hereinafter programmable calculators and pocket personal computers are
provided. not allowed and will be confiscated if brought to the
Section 9. Holding of Examination. Examination of candidates examination room.
desiring to practice civil engineering in the Philippines shall be
given in the City of Manila of each year, provided that such III. CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATIONS
days do not fall on official holidays, otherwise the examinations Unless otherwise officially announced, the examinations shall
shall be held on the days next following. be totally computerized. The Board shall provide a minimum of
500 questions for each subject from which the computer of the
Section 10. Subjects of Examination. Applicants for certificate Commission will select at random on the day or a few days
of registration as civil engineer shall be examined, in the prior to the examination the questions to be given. The number
discretion of the Board, on the following subjects: mathematics, of questions for each subject shall not be less than 20 at 4
including algebra, plane and spherical trigonometry, analytics, points each. The maximum number of questions shall not be
descriptive and solid geometry, differential and integral more than 100 at 1 point each. The examination shall be
calculus, and rational and applied mechanics; hydraulics; closed books and notes. Examinees shall be given 10
surveying, including highway and railroad surveying; plane, computation and scratch sheets which must be submitted with
topographic and hydrographic surveying, and advance the answer sheets.
surveying; design and construction of highways and railroads,
masonry structures, wooden and reinforced concrete buildings, IV. CHANGES IN THE SYLLABI
bridges, towers, walls, foundations, piers, ports, wharves, The Syllabi can be changed from time to time only with the
aqueducts, sanitary engineering works, water supply systems, introduction of the new methods and technology in civil
dikes, dams and irrigation and drainage canals. engineering but not more than once every three years.
The Civil Engineering Licensure Examination Syllabi Section 12. Qualifications for Examination. Any person
Section 4 of the Civil Engineering Law (Republic Act 544) applying for admission to the civil engineering examination as
provides among other things the power to the Board of herein provided shall, prior to the date of the examination,
Examinees for Civil Engineers to discharge such other powers establish to the satisfaction of the Board that he has the
and duties as may affect the ethical and technological following qualifications:
standards of the Civil Engineering profession in the Philippines. a. Be at least twenty-one years of age;
Section 10 enumerates the subjects in which the applicants for b. Be a citizen of the Philippines;
certificates of registration shall be examined at the discretion of c. Be of good reputation and moral character; and
the Board; d. Be a graduate of a four-year course in civil engineering from
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Civil Engineering, a school, institute, college or university recognized by the
RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, that the licensure Government or the State wherein it is established.
examinations for Civil Engineering shall be in accord with the
following guidelines:
I. Preparation of Examination Questions and Problems. PROGRAM OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LICENSURE
The following shall be taken into consideration in the EXAMINATIONS
preparation of questions and problems:
a. The areas covered by the examination shall be those Civil Engineering Board Examinations is held every May and
included in the topics enumerated in the syllabus for November
the particular subject. The examination questions in 1st DAY
each subject shall be comprehensive and well * 7:00 A.M. 7:45 A.M.
balanced in scope. 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

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