The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has started accepting applications for the 2020 Chemical Engineering Board Exam last July 3, 2020. The exam is scheduled to take place on October 1, 2, and 4.
Take note of the following requirements in order to apply for the licensure exam.
NSO / PSA Birth Certificate
NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks (For Board Examination Purposes)
Valid NBI Clearance
Payment of P900 (Complete)
The deadline for filing applications is on September 1, 2020.
As PRC offices are currently implementing strict health regulations, applicants are encouraged to apply online through https://online1.prc.gov.ph/. Those who need assistance with the online application process may refer to this guide.
Applicants are also advised to send their payments using online applications (Pay Maya, Landbank, Gcash). If needed, PRC offices are open for appointments under the current General Community Quarantine.
The examination is set to last for two days and covers the following topics:
Physical and Chemical Principles
Chemical Engineering
General Engineering
Including Laws, Contracts, and Ethics
It should be noted that programmable calculators, smart watches, and formula references are not allowed to be used during the exam.
The PRC has made several announcements in the past few months concerning the postponement of several national licensure exams. Among these were scheduled for the months of June, July, and August. Other licensure exams such as for Civil Engineering, and Architecture will proceed as normal as of July 06. Those interested are encouraged to follow the PRC social media page for further scheduling updates.
