MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission has announced the postponement of numerous board licensure exams in 2021 due to the extension of community quarantines in various areas around the country.
Among the board exams which were postponed are Licensure Exam for Teachers, Certified Public Accountant, Civil Engineering board exams and Dentist board exams.
Most of the exams were re-scheduled on the third and fourth quarter of 2021 but no assurance if these will still pursue due to COVID-19.
As of this writing, the latest board exam which was postponed is the Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE). It was originally scheduled on May 2021 and now re-scheduled on November 21 & 22, 2021.
Here are the complete list of board exams which were postponed and later re-scheduled sometime in the year 2021 and 2022.
| Program | Old Schedule | Places | New Schedule | Opening of Online Processing | Deadline in filing of Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technologist | January 21 & 22 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | For approved examinees of March and August 2020 Medical Technologists licensure exam only | For approved examinees of March and August 2020 Medical Technologists licensure exam only | |
| Sanitary Engineers | 25, 26 & 27 | NCR | August 31, September 1 & 2, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | August 2, 2021 |
| Architects | June 25 & 27, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, Lucena and Zamboanga | August 27 & 29, 2021 | October 29, 2020 | December 28, 2021 |
| Veterinarians | February 2, 3 & 4, 2021 Augusts 4-6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao | November 3, 2020 May 4, 2021 | January 5, 2020 July 5, 2021 | |
| Physical Therapists | Rescheduled to June 5 & 6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga | November 9, 2020 | January 8, 2021 | |
| Occupational Therapists | Rescheduled to June 5 & 6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga | November 10, 2020 | January 11, 2021 | |
| Social Workers | February 10, 11 & 12 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Koronadal, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | August 24-26, 2021 | May 24, 2021 | July 26, 2021 |
| Real Estate Consultants (WRITTEN) | February 14, 2021 | NCR | July 21, 2021 | November 16, 2020 | January 14, 2021 |
| Real Estate Consultants (REVALIDA) | February 15-19, 2021 | NCR | July 22-26, 2021 | – | – |
| Geologist | February 16, 17 & 18, 2021 | NCR | November 16-18, 2021 | August 16, 2021 | October 18, 2021 |
| Master Plumbers | February 20 & 21, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, and Tacloban | July 18 & 19, 2021 | November 20, 2020 | January 20, 2021 |
| Psychologists | February 23 & 24, 2021 | NCR | August 1 & 2, 2021 | November 23, 2020 | January 25, 2021 |
| Mechanical Engineers | February 27 & 28, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Zamboanga | August 15 & 16, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | July 15, 2021 |
| Certified Plant Mechanics | February 27 & 28, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Zamboanga | August 15 & 16, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | July 15, 2021 |
| Qualifying assessment for Foreign Medical Professionals | March 5 & 12, 2021 | NCR | September 13 & 20, 2021 | June 11, 2021 | August 13, 2021 |
| Physicians | March 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro,Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2021 | June 11, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| Respiratory Therapists | March 10 & 11, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga | September 15 & 16, 2021 | June 15, 2021 | August 16, 2021 |
| Medical Technologists | March 17 & 18, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | August 21 & 22, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | July 21, 2021 |
| Optometrists (Written) | March 21, 22 & 23, 2021 | NCR | October 12-14, 2021 | July 12, 2021 | September 13, 2021 |
| Ocular Phamacologists | March 21, 2021 | NCR | October 12, 2021 | July 12, 2021 | September 13, 2021 |
| Professional Teachers | March 28, 2021 | NCR, All Regional Offices, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Catanduanes, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, Catarman, Jolo, Sulu, Tawi-tawi, Kidapawan and Laoag | Sep 26, 2021 (1st Batch) Jan 30, 2022 (2nd Batch) Mar 27, 2022 (3rd Batch) June 26, 2022 (4th Batch) | For approved examinees of March and September 2020 Professional Teachers licensure exam only | For approved examinees of March and September 2020 Professional Teachers licensure exam only |
| Midwives | April 7 & 8, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | November 7 & 8, 2021 | January 7, 2021 | March 8, 2021 |
| Radiologic Technologist (RadTech) | April 11-12, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | May 16-17, 2021 | January 11, 2021 | March 11, 2021 |
| X-Ray Technologist | April 11-12, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | May 16-17, 2021 | January 11, 2021 | March 11, 2021 |
| Electronics Engineers | April 14 & 15, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | October 24 & 25, 2021 | July 23, 2021 | September 23, 2021 |
| Electronics Technicians | April 16, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | October 26, 2021 | January 14, 2021 | March 15, 2021 |
| Real Estate Brokers | April 18, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi and Tacloban | July 21, 2021 | January 18, 2021 | March 18, 2021 |
| Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) | April 20-21, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 5-6, 2021 | January 20, 2021 | March 22, 2021 |
| Registered Master Electrician (RME) | April 22, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 7, 2021 | January 20, 2021 | March 22, 2021 |
| Pharmacists | April 25 & 26, 2021 | Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Iloilo, Legazpi, Pagadian, Rosales and Zamboanga | January 25, 2021 | March 25, 2021 | |
| Pharmacists | NCR, Baguio, Davao, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | June 29 & 30, 2021 | |||
| Optometrists (Practical) | April 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2021 | NCR | October 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2021 | – | – |
| Civil Engineers (CE) | May 2 & 3, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | November 14 & 15, 2021 | June 29, 2021 | September 29, 2021 |
| Dentist (Written Phase) | May 5-7, 2021 | NCR and Baguio | November 28-30, 2021 | February 5, 2021 | April 5, 2021 |
| Chemical Engineer | May 11-13, 2021 October 2-4, 2021 | NCR, Baguio and Cebu | October 3-5, 2021 | July 2, 2021 | September 2, 2021 |
| Certified Public Accountants (CPALE) | May 16, 17, & 23, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | October 10, 11, and 12, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | August 25, 2021 |
| Dental Hygienist (Written Phase) | May 19, 2021 | NCR | November 23, 2021 | February 19, 2021 | April 19, 2021 |
| Dental Hygienist (Practical Phase) | May 20, 2021 | NCR | November 24, 2021 | – | – |
| Dentists (Practical Phase) | May 25-28, 2021 | NCR | December 1-4 & 7-10, 2021 | February 26, 202 | April 26, 2021 For takers of practical exam only |
| Nurse (NLE) | May 30 & 31, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga | November 21 & 22, 2021 | August 20, 2021 | October 20, 2021 |
| Real Estate Appraisers | June 2, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 22, 2021 | June 22, 2021 | August 23, 2021 |
| Physical Therapist | June 5-6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga | December 5 & 6, 2021 | March 5, 2021 | May 5, 2021 |
| Occupational Therapists | June 5-6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga | December 5 & 6, 2021 | September 6, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Naval Architects and Marine Engineers | June 7-9, 2021 | NCR | March 8, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | |
| Metallurgical Engineers | June 7-9, 2021 | NCR and Cagayan de Oro | October 2-4, 2021 | July 2, 2021 | September 2, 2021 |
| Criminologists | June 13-15, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | December 12, 13 & 14, 2021 | July 13, 2021 | October 13, 2021 |
| Architects | June 25 & 27, 2021 | NCR , Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, Lucena, Pampanga and Zamboanga | August 27 & 29, 2021 | March 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| Interior Designers | June 29, 30 & July 1, 2021 | NCR | Rescheduled to 2022 | March 29, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| Nurses | July 3 & 4, 2021 | Manila, All Regional Offices and Zamboanga | – | – | |
| Landscape Architects | July 6 & 7, 2021 | NCR | Rescheduled to 2022 | April 6, 2021 | June 7, 2021 |
| Mining Architects | July 12-14, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu and Davao | April 12, 2021 | June 14, 2021 | |
| Environmental Planners | July 27 & 28, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian and Tacloban | April 27, 2021 | June 28, 2021 | |
| Nutritionists-Dietitians | August 9-10, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu Davao and Zamboanga | October 17, & 18, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | July 9, 2021 |
| Forester | August 12-13, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | October 20-21, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | July 12, 2021 |
| Guidance Counselors | August 18 & 19, 2021 | NCR, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu | May 18, 2021 | July 19, 2021 | |
| Librarians | September 8 & 9, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | June 8, 2021 | August 9, 2021 | |
| Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers | September 29 & 30, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, Koronadal and Tuguegarao | June 29, 2021 | August 31, 2021 | |
| Geodetic Engineers | October 6 & 7, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu and Tuguegarao | July 6, 2021 | September 6, 2021 | |
| Fisheries Technologists | October 6 & 7, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | July 6, 2021 | September 6, 2021 | |
| Chemists | October 25, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | July 23, 2021 | September 23, 2021 | |
| Chemical Technicians | October 29, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu | July 29, 2021 | September 29, 2021 | |
| Customs Brokers | November 3 & 4, 2021 | NCR, Cebu and Davao | August 3, 2021 | October 4, 2021 | |
| Agriculturist | November 9-11, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | August 9, 2021 | October 11, 2021 | |
| Aeronautical Engineers | November 16-18, 2021 | NCR | August 16, 2021 | October 18, 2021 | |
| Pharmacists | November 25-26, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | August 25, 2021 | October 25, 2021 | |
| Dentist (Written Phase) | December 1-3, 2021 | NCR and Baguio | September 1, 2021 | November 3, 2021 | |
| Physical Therapists | December 5-6, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Pampanga | September 6, 2021 | November 5, 2021 | |
| Dental Technologist (Practical Phase) | December 9-10, 2021 | NCR | December 17-18, 2021 | – | – |
| Dental Technologist (Written Phase) | December 16, 2021 | NCR | September 8, 2021 | November 8, 2021 | |
| Real Estate Consultants (Written) | December 9, 2021 | NCR | September 9, 2021 | November 9, 2021 | |
| Dentists (Practical) | December 16-19, 2021 | NCR | September 16, 2021 | November 16, 2021 For takers of practical exam only | |
| Radiologic Technologist (RadTech) | December 20-21, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 20, 2021 | November 22, 2021 | |
| X-Ray Technologist | December 20-21, 2021 | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 20, 2021 | November 22, 2021 |
Contact PRC
Should you have concerns related to the Environmental Planner Licensure Examination, you may also reach the Professional Regulation Commission at the following contact details:
PRC Licensure Exam Division: [email protected] / [email protected]
Facebook: @professionalregulationcommission
Twitter: @PRC_main
Questions?
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When po ang online processing ng Physical therapy board exam sa December? March to May po kase nakalagay don tnx.
Hi Myra Manalo, As per PRC announcement, the start of online processing for Physical therapy board examination will be scheduled on September 6, 2021 and the deadline of filling the application will be on November 6, 2021. Thank you and God bless.
Kailan po ang board exam for Agricultural Engineering. ❤️❤️❤️