Coverage of Architecture Board Exam

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  1. Coverage
    • History and theory of architecture; principles of planning; architectural practice (30%)
    • Structural design; building materials and construction; utilities (30%)
    • Architectural design and site planning (40%)

    See Subjects Syllabi as prescribed by PRC


  2. The Passing Score (%)
    • Average Rating not less than 70%
    • No rating lower than 50% in any given subject

  3. Qualifications
    • He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided by RA 9266
    • He/she is of good moral character
    • He/she is a holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect: Provided, however, That an applicant holding a Master’s Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience
    • He/she has not been convicted of any criminal offensive involving moral turpitude.
    • Src: RA 9266 - The Architecture Act of 2004

  4. Requirements
    • BS IN ARCHITECTURE
    • NSO / PSA Birth Certificate
    • NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
    • Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes" (First Timer & Repeater)
    • College Diploma (First Timer)
    • PTR, IAPOA number of architect Mentor (First Timer)
    • Valid NBI Clearance (First Timers & Repeaters)
    • BS ARCHITECTURE - Two (2) years of diversified training and experience after graduation
    • Logbook of Diversified experience
    • Affidavit of Experience signed and sealed by a registered Architect with updated ID
    • Masters Degree in Architecture - one (1) year practical experience
    • Affidavit of Experience signed and sealed by a registered Architect with updated ID
    • Payment:
      • P900.00 - complete

  5. What to Bring During The exam
    • Notice of Admission
    • Official Receipt
    • One (1) piece metered-stamped window mailing envelope
    • Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
    • Ballpens with black ink only
    • One (1) piece long brown envelope
    • One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items)
    • Calculators with the following features only – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm and xy .
    • Note: ONLY ONE CALCULATOR WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED FEATURES SHALL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION ROOM. ALL CALCULATORS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BY THE EXAMINATION PERSONNEL.
    • For other requirements during the exam as prescribed by PRC - visit their site prc.gov.ph .

Source: prc.gov.ph

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