The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has officially announced the room assignments and accompanying guidelines for the October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination (EELE) and the Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ETLE), giving examinees the information they need to prepare for one of the most important milestones in their professional careers.
This marks the second regular round of the Electronics Engineering board examination for the year, offering aspiring licensed professionals another opportunity to earn their credentials and formally enter the field. The examinations will be administered across fifteen testing centers nationwide, ensuring that examinees from different regions have access to a venue closer to their communities.
The designated testing sites are Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. This wide distribution of venues across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao reflects the Commission’s continuing effort to make professional licensure more accessible to applicants throughout the country.
Based on the published schedule, the Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026, while the Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination will take place on October 19, 2026.
Examinees are strongly advised to check their assigned rooms in advance and carefully review all PRC guidelines, including requirements on identification, permitted materials, and proper conduct inside the examination venue. Being familiar with these details beforehand can help avoid last-minute confusion and allow examinees to focus fully on the exam itself.
With the examination dates approaching, candidates are encouraged to use the remaining days to review, rest well, and prepare logistically, including planning their travel to the testing center, so they can arrive on time and ready to give their best performance.
October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Exam (EELE) Room Assignments:
- Manila
- Baguio
- Butuan – Advisory
- Butuan
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- Davao
- Iloilo
- Legazpi – Advisory
- Legazpi
- Legazpi – Conditioned
- Lucena
- Pagadian
- Pampanga
- Pampanga – Conditioned
- Rosales
- Tacloban
- Tuguegarao
- Zamboanga
October 2026 Electronics Technician Licensure Exam (ETLE) Room Assignments:
- Manila
- Baguio
- Butuan – Advisory
- Butuan
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- Davao
- Iloilo
- Legazpi – Advisory
- Legazpi
- Lucena
- Pagadian
- Pampanga
- Rosales
- Tacloban
- Tuguegarao
- Zamboanga
Where Examinees Can Check Their Room Assignments, What Time to Arrive, and What to Wear on Exam Day
For many examinees, the days leading up to a board exam are filled with equal parts anticipation and nervous energy, and one of the most pressing questions is simple: where exactly do I need to go? The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has laid out clear instructions to help candidates find their assigned venues and show up fully prepared.
Examinees who want to confirm their school or building assignment can do so through the PRC’s official website at www.prc.gov.ph. Notices and announcements will also be posted at PRC premises, typically two to three working days before the examination date, so those who prefer an in-person check, or who have trouble accessing the internet, will have a reliable alternative. PRC Board News, for its part, will publish the updated room assignments on its page as soon as they become available online, making it another convenient place to look.
Timing, as always, matters on exam day. Examinees are expected to arrive at their assigned school or building before 6:30 in the morning on the first day of the examination. This early reporting time allows them to locate and verify their room and seat number without rushing, and to settle in before the proceedings begin. The Commission stresses the importance of being punctual: once the examination has started, latecomers will not be admitted unless they can present a valid reason. Arriving early is the surest way to avoid that risk altogether.
Examinees are also reminded to observe the prescribed dress code on every day of the examination. Male examinees should wear a white polo shirt or a collared white shirt, tucked in and free of any seal, logo, or marking, paired with decent pants or slacks. Female examinees are asked to wear a white blouse or a collared white shirt, likewise without any seal, logo, or mark, together with decent pants, slacks, or a skirt.
Taken together, these simple reminders can spare examinees avoidable stress. Checking the room assignment early, planning the trip to the venue, and preparing the proper attire the night before will let candidates walk into the exam day focused on what matters most: showing what they know.
What Examinees Should Bring, and What They Must Leave Behind, on Exam Day
Preparing for a board exam is not only about reviewing lessons. It also means packing the right things and leaving the wrong ones at home. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has spelled out exactly what examinees may and may not carry into the examination room, and knowing these rules ahead of time can prevent last-minute trouble.
Every examinee is required to present two key documents: the Notice of Admission and the Official Receipt. Without them, entry to the venue may be difficult, so they should be placed somewhere safe and easy to reach. For answering the exam, candidates should prepare at least two pencils and a ballpen that writes in black ink only. They should also bring one long brown envelope and one long transparent or plastic envelope. The clear envelope is especially important, since it serves as the container for valuables and other permitted items, taking the place of a bag.
Calculators are allowed, but only if they are non-programmable. Examinees should consult Commission Resolution No. 1809-2024, the “Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to be used in the Licensure Examinations,” to make sure their model is accepted. Only one calculator may be brought into the room, and it will be inspected and reset before the examination begins.
Because the exam takes up much of the day, examinees may also bring packed snacks and meals, necessary medications, and hygiene or sanitary kits. All of these must be placed in transparent or clear containers or cellophane, along with enough drinking water to last the day. Proctors and room watchers will not allow anyone, including food delivery riders, to hand over or distribute food to examinees while the exam is ongoing. Apart from restroom needs, no examinee may leave the room during the examination, so it pays to come prepared.
On the other side of the list are items that are strictly prohibited within the examination premises and rooms. These include books, notes, review materials, and any printed matter containing coded data, information, or formulas. Programmable calculators are also banned, especially the Casio FX-991ES and the Casio FX-991ES Plus, in line with Memorandum Circular 2018-01. Smartwatches such as those made by Apple and Samsung are not allowed, nor are cellular phones, earplugs, transmitters, portable computers, Bluetooth devices, and any other electronic gadget that could be used for communication. Bags of any kind are likewise barred, which is why documents and belongings must go inside the transparent envelope. Finally, any other examination aids not mentioned in the official program are prohibited.
By checking this list the night before and packing carefully, examinees can walk into the venue with confidence, free from worries about confiscated items or avoidable violations, and focus entirely on the exam itself.