The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the room assignments for the September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE). Thousands of aspiring civil engineers are expected to take the board exam on September 26-27, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). Thus, examinees are encouraged to check their assigned room, building, and testing location ahead of time to avoid delays and other concerns on examination day.
In this post, we’ve compiled the important information, official PRC links, examination coverage, and reminders to help you prepare for the upcoming September 2026 Civil Engineering Board Exam.
CELE Coverage and Table of Specifications (TOS)
The Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE) evaluates an examinee’s knowledge and competence in the fundamental areas of civil engineering. The examination covers subjects that are essential to the professional practice of civil engineering, including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Management and Methods, and Surveying.
Understanding the examination coverage can help aspiring civil engineers organize their review and focus on the competencies included in the licensure examination.
The major areas covered in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination include:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Construction Management and Methods
- Surveying
September 2026 CELE Schedule
The September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination will be conducted on September 26-27, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday).
Room Assignments for September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam
The examination will be administered at designated PRC testing centers across the country. Examinees should carefully verify their assigned testing location and room before the examination date.
We encourage examinees to check their room assignments using the links below or the notices and announcements posted on the PRC website. Below are the room assignment lists for the September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam.
The September 2026 CELE will be conducted in the following testing locations:
- Metro Manila (NCR)
- Baguio
- Butuan Advisory
- Butuan
- Cagayan de Oro – To be announced
- Calapan – To be announced
- Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Cebu – To be announced
- Davao – To be announced
- Iloilo
- Koronadal
- Legazpi
- Lucena
- Pagadian
- Palawan – To be announced
- Pampanga – To be announced
- Rosales
- Tacloban
- Tuguegarao
- Zamboanga
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CELE 2026 Important Dates
If you are taking the September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE), it is important to keep track of the application period, examination dates, and expected release of results.
Here are the key dates to remember:
| Examination/Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Applications | June 11, 2026 |
| Deadline for Applications | August 12, 2026 |
| September 2026 CELE | September 26–27, 2026 |
| Target Release of Results | October 2, 2026 |
The September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination will be held on September 26–27, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). The results are targeted for release on October 2, 2026, although the actual release date may still change depending on the PRC’s time frame.
Free CELE Reviewer for September 2026
Preparing for the September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE) is easier when you have reliable review materials to study with. To help aspiring civil engineers with their preparation, we have also prepared a collection of free CELE reviewers that you can access online.
| Subject | Download |
|---|---|
| CELE September 2026 Reviewer Version 1 | Download |
| CELE September 2026 Reviewer Version 2 | Download |
| CELE September 2026 Reviewer (Mathematics 1) | Download |
| CELE September 2026 Reviewer (Geo-Hydro 1) | Download |
| CELE September 2026 Reviewer (Design 1) | Download |
The reviewers can be used for additional practice and as a supplement to your regular review routine. You can use them to refresh important concepts, test your understanding, and identify topics that may need more review before the board exam.
Final Reminder
The September 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE) will be conducted on September 26–27, 2026. Examinees should check their room assignment, Notice of Admission, examination program, calculator requirements, and other PRC advisories before exam day.
Room assignments may be released or updated at different times depending on the testing center, so it is best to rely on the latest official PRC announcement rather than an older room assignment.
Good luck to all aspiring civil engineers taking the September 2026 CELE!