Here is the PRC Board Exam online application guide for first-time licensure examination takers in 2020. This post will teach you the essential steps on how to register online successfully for the upcoming board exam conducted by PRC for your profession.
This guide will also cover the application process, registration requirements list, steps in viewing the exam schedule, and checking the respective room assignment online.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) regulates more than 60 professions in the Philippines. For a particular degree holder to be able to practice their respective profession and enjoy the benefits that come with it, they need to take and pass the PRC board exam. Successful examinees will then receive an ID with a respective license number from the commission.
PRC board exam application requires online registration. It’s different from your usual test in school where you show up on the exam day and just take it. This time, you need to submit the exam requirements online according to the schedule set by PRC. Otherwise, if you missed the deadline of application, you need to wait for another 5 to 6 months before you can take the board exam.
Usually, PRC conducts board exams twice per year depending on the profession. Example: Engineering degrees, and Licensure exam for teachers (LET).
There are also degrees that only have one scheduled licensure exam per year. Example: Ocular Pharmacologists, Librarians, Psychometricians, and Foresters.
It is important to be mindful of the schedule because it can cost you time and the wait for the next board exam schedule will be stressful on your part.
PRC has made an improvement in the board exam application. Before, you need to walk-in to the nearest satellite office to process your registration to be able to take the licensure exam. You need to wake up early to go to the PRC branch office, fall in line for hours, and get stuck in traffic to complete the whole.
Now, you can do the initial registration process online without leaving your home. The time that you need to show up in the PRC is during the submission of all your requirements. It’s a lot easier as compared years back.
Despite it being easier as compared before, you still need a step by step guide so you will not get overwhelmed with the process. Don’t worry, this post will help you with it. Are you ready to register online for the PRC board exam?
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How to Apply for PRC Board Exam Online for First-Timers
Follow these steps to register for a personal account on the PRC website. After you are done with the registration, you will use the same account to apply for the board examination.
In this part you need to prepare the following personal details:
- valid email address (if you haven’t got one, you can create an email account for free at gmail.com, and yahoo mail)
- valid identification (ID) card, photo size is 2 inches x 2 inches
- your valid cellphone number
- your date of graduation (found in your transcript of records)
- soft copy of your photo ID (you need to upload this online)
- birthplace
- permanent mailing address
When you are done, follow proceeding steps to start with your registration. There is a total of 9 steps to complete the whole process. Afterward, you can also view the PRC room assignment online, check the board exam schedule and the application requirements list.
Step 1: Read the PRC LERIS terms of service to start your Registration
Go to the PRC website at https://online.prc.gov.ph/. Understand the details carefully, such as the description of service down to the bottom of the TOS. Then “Agree.”

Step 2: Type in your Personal Details
On the space provided, type in your personal information as indicated on your Notice of Admission (NOA).
This includes your first, middle, and last name. In the drop-down menu select your correct gender, appropriate suffix if there is any, and your civil status.
Encode also your birthdate in this format month/day/year (mm/dd/yyyy). Type in your valid email address, and your desired password. Indicate that you are not a robot in the recaptcha. Hit the green “Register” button.

Step 3: Sign in with your Newly Created PRC Account to start the Exam Application
Type in your username (which is also your email address), and your password. Check if the login details are correct then the blue “Sign In” button.

Step 4: Fill Out Your Personal Information
Fill out your contact details page, family background, and education. In the other information, select in the drop-down menu if you have any existing disability.
Step 5: Upload your Photo ID Online
Your photo ID must be 2 x 2 inches in size taken in plain white background. It should be recent and taken no more than 6 months when you upload it. You must wear decent attire with a collar.

You should not wear eyeglasses in the photo, your ears must be visible, and there should have no shadow in your photo. Make sure that the photo really resembles you. Otherwise, your board exam application will not be processed.
Step 6: Select the Examination Tab in the Choices
Since you are applying for the board exam, select ‘Examination’ in the given choices set by PRC.
Choose the name of examination which is your degree, date of examination, type of examination, and place of examination where you will take the test. Then proceed.

Step 7: Selecting the PRC Branch and Appointment Date
This is the part where you will need to choose the PRC office or service center nearest to your location and your appointment date to submit all the requirements.
Step 8: Selection of Payment Option
For your PRC licensure exam application, you can choose to pay the fee through Bancnet, Landbank, PayMaya, and or thru GCash. You can also choose to pay at PRC cashier office, or through UCPB (online or over-the-counter).


Choose the most convenient payment option on your part to pay for your board exam application fee.
Step 9: Printing of your Board Exam Application Form
To print the form, you need to log in again to your PRC LERIS account. Once logged in, proceed to the ‘Existing Transaction’ tab located at the upper left part of the page.
Print your board exam application form. Bring the form together with other requirements at the PRC office of your choice in Step 7 at your stated appointment date.

Read: PRC Renewal Online Complete Guide for 2020
How to View the Board Exam Application Requirements List
The board examination application requirements vary depending on the degree / course that the applicant is going to take.
Requirements include but not limited to:
- PSA / NSO birth certificate
- valid NBI clearance
- marriage certificate for female married applicants.
- The applicant also needs to submit the respective transcript of records with scanned picture and has remarks of ‘For Board Examination Purposes’ on it.
For the complete list of requirements per degree, you need to visit the official website of PRC. At the upper left part of the home page you will see the examination eServices. Under it, you can see the ‘List of Requirements.’
You will see there the respective degrees that need to apply for the PRC board exam. Choose your degree on the list to view the complete requirements.

How to View the PRC Exam Schedules Online
If you have just finished your degree and are not aware of the board exam schedule. You can visit the official website of PRC at prc.gov.ph to view the previous and current schedule of the licensure exam.
The complete examination schedule can be seen at the upper left side of the home page under the ‘Examination eServices.’

PRC Examination Schedule 2020 and Deadline of Application
Here is the list of schedules for the filling of online application for board exam. If you have plans of taking the board exam related to your completed university degree in the Philippines, then you should be mindful of these schedules.
Just like what I have said before, PRC follows a certain schedule when conducting the licensure examination. If you missed the online application, then you have to wait for a few months before you can have your chance again.
I have provided here the table of the board exam name, exam date, venue or location, the start of the online application processing, and the deadline for filing of the application.
January 2020 Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Sanitary Engineers | 14, 15, and 16 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday | NCR | October 17, 2019 | December 16, 2019 |
Architect | 24 and 26 (Friday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, and Zamboanga | October 23, 2019 | December 26, 2019 |
February 2020 Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Physical Therapists | 2 and 3 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Cebu, and Davao | November 4, 2019 | January 3, 2020 |
Occupational Therapists | 2 and 3 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Cebu, and Davao | November 4, 2019 | January 3, 2020 |
Master Plumber | 9 and 10 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR | November 13, 2019 | January 13, 2020 |
Real Estate Consultants (Revalida) | 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) | NCR | ||
Mechanical Engineers | 23 and 24 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Lucena, and Tacloban | November 25, 2019 | January 24, 2020 |
Certified Plant Mechanic | 23 and 24 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Lucena, and Tacloban | November 25, 2019 | January 24, 2020 |
March 2020 Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Physicians | 8, 9, 15, and 16 (Sunday, Monday, Sunday, and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, and Zamboanga | December 16, 2019 | February 7, 2020 |
Qualifying Assessment for Foreign Medical Professionals | 7 and 14 (Saturday, and Saturday) | NCR | December 16, 2019 | February 4, 2020 |
Professional Teachers | 29 (Sunday) | NCR, All Regional Offices, Zamboanga, and Bacolod | October 17, 2019 | January 29, 2020 |
April 2020 Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Electronics Engineers | April 1 and 2 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, Lucena and Tacloban | January 2, 2020 | March 2, 2020 |
Electronics Technicians | April 3 (Friday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi, Lucena and Tacloban | January 2, 2020 | March 2, 2020 |
Midwives | April 5 and 6 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | January 8, 2020 | March 9, 2020 |
Registered Electrical Engineers | April 14 and 15 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena and Tacloban | January 15, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
Registered Master Electricians | April 16 (Thursday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena and Tacloban | January 15, 2020 | March 16, 2020 |
Pharmacists | April 26 and 27 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Lucena, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | January 24, 2020 | March 24, 2020 |
May 2020 Exam
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Civil Engineers | May 3 and 4 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | November 18, 2019 | March 20, 2020 |
Chemical Engineers | May 6, 7, and 8 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) | NCR and Cebu | February 6, 2020 | April 6, 2020 |
Certified Public Accountants | May 10, 17, and 18 (Sunday, Sunday, and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | November 18, 2019 | March 25, 2020 |
Dentist (Written) | May 12, 13, and 14 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | February 12, 2020 | April 13, 2020 |
Dental Hygienists (Written) | May 21 (Thursday) | NCR | February 21, 2020 | April 21, 2020 |
Dental Hygienists (Practical) | May 22 (Friday) | NCR | February 21, 2020 | April 21, 2020 |
Dentist (Practical) | May 26, 27, 28, and 29 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) | NCR | February 26, 2020 | April 27, 2020 |
Nurses | May 31 and June 1 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | March 2, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
June 2020
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Criminologists | June 7, 8, and 9 (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | December 9, 2019 | March 31, 2020 |
Environmental Planners | June 11 and 12 (Thursday, and Friday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian and Tacloban | March 13, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
Interior Designers | June 23, 24, and 25 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | March 25, 2020 | May 25, 2020 |
Architects | June 28, and 30 (Sunday and Tuesday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi and Zamboanga | March 30, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
July 2020 Exam Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Landscape Architects | July 1 and 2 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR | April 2, 2020 | June 1, 2020 |
Psychologists | July 5 and 6 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR | April 24, 2020 | June 23, 2020 |
Psychometricians | July 5 and 6 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | April 24, 2020 | June 23, 2020 |
Master Plumber | July 11 and 12 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi and Tacloban | April 10, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
Radiologic Technologists | July 26 and 27 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | April 27, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
X-Ray Technologists | July 26 and 27 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | April 27, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
Real Estate Brokers | July 31 (Friday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi and Tacloban | April 30, 2020 | July 1, 2020 |
August 2020 Exam Schedule
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Sanitary Engineers | August 4, 5, and 6 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | May 6, 2020 | July 6, 2020 |
Mining Engineers | August 4, 5, and 6 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu and Davao | May 6, 2020 | July 6, 2020 |
Physical Therapists | August 8 and 9 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio and Cebu | May 8, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
Occupational Therapists | August 8 and 9 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio and Cebu | May 8, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
Veterinarians | August 11, 12, and 13 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao | May 14, 2020 | July 13, 2020 |
Nutritionists - Dietitians | August 16, and 17 (Sunday and Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga | May 18, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Guidance Counselors | August 14, 15, and 16 | NCR, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu | May 21, 2020 | July 20, 2020 |
Mechanical Engineers | August 22 and 23 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga | May 22, 2020 | July 27, 2020 |
Certified Plant Mechanic | August 22 and 23 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga | May 22, 2020 | July 27, 2020 |
Social Workers | August 25, 26, and 27 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | May 27, 2020 | July 27, 2020 |
Medical Technologists | August 29, and 30 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | May 29, 2020 | July 30, 2020 |
September 2020
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Foresters | September 1 and 2 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | June 3, 2020 | August 3, 2020 |
Registered Electrical Engineers | September 4 and 5 (Friday and Saturday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga | June 5, 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
Registered Master Electricians | September 6 (Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga | June 5, 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
Librarians | September 8 and 9 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | June 10, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
Real Estate Appraisers | September 8 (Tuesday) | NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, Legaspi, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | June 10, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
Qualifying Assessment for Foreign Medical Professionals | September 11 and 18 (Friday and Friday) | NCR | June 3, 2020 | August 13, 2020 |
Physicians | September 12, 13, 19, and 20 (Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu and Davao | June 3, 2020 | August 13, 2020 |
Respiratory Therapists | September 15 and 16 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga | June 15, 2020 | August 17, 2020 |
Professional Teachers | September 27 (Sunday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga, Bacolod and Laoag | April 6, 2020 | July 29, 2020 |
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers | September 29 and 30 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legaspi and Tuguegarao | June 30, 2020 | September 1, 2020 |
October 2020
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Chemical Engineers | October 2, 3, and 4 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) | NCR and Cebu | July 3, 2020 | September 1, 2020 |
Naval Architects and Marine Engineers | October 6, 7, and 8 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | July 8, 2020 | September 7, 2020 |
Metallurgical Engineers | October 6, 7, and 8 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR, and Cagayan De Oro | July 8, 2020 | September 7, 2020 |
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) | October 10, 11, and 17 (Saturday, Sunday, and Saturday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao | May 25, 2020 | August 26, 2020 |
Optometrists (Written) | October 13, 14, and 15 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | July 14, 2020 | September 14, 2020 |
Ocular Pharmacologists | October 13 (Tuesday) | NCR | July 14, 2020 | September 14, 2020 |
Optometrists (Practical) | October 18, 19, 20, and 21 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) | NCR | July 20, 2020 | September 14, 2020 |
Chemists | October 20, and 21 (Tuesday and Wednesday) | NCR, Cagayan De Oro and Cebu | July 22, 2020 | September 21, 2020 |
Chemical Technicians | October 22 (Thursday) | NCR, Cagayan De Oro and Cebu | July 22, 2020 | September 21, 2020 |
Electronics Engineers | October 24, and 25 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tacloban | July 24, 2020 | September 24, 2020 |
Electronics Technicians | October 26 (Monday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tacloban | July 24, 2020 | September 24, 2020 |
Geodetic Engineers | October 28, and 29 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR and Cebu | July 30, 2020 | September 28, 2020 |
Fisheries Technologists | October 28, and 29 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | July 30, 2020 | September 28, 2020 |
November 2020
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Customs Broker | November 4 and 5 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR, Cebu and Davao | August 6, 2020 | October 5, 2020 |
Midwives | November 7 and 8 (Saturday, and Sunday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | August 7, 2020 | October 8, 2020 |
Agriculturists | November 10, 11, and 12 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | August 12, 2020 | October 12, 2020 |
Civil Engineers | November 14, and 15 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | May 11, 2020 | October 1, 2020 |
Aeronautical Engineers | November 17, 18, and 19 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | August 19, 2020 | October 16, 2020 |
Geologists | November 17, 18, and 19 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) | NCR | August 19, 2020 | October 16, 2020 |
Nurses | November 21, and 22 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | August 21, 2020 | October 19, 2020 |
Criminologists | November 28, 29, and 30 (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) | NCR, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga | June 16, 2020 | September 28, 2020 |
December 2020
Name of Board Examination | Date / Day of Examination | Venue / Place | Start of Online Processing | Deadline of Filing of Application |
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Dentists (Written) | December 2, 3, and 4 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) | NCR | September 2, 2020 | November 3, 2020 |
Real Estate Consultants (Written) | December 6 (Sunday) | NCR | September 7, 2020 | November 5, 2020 |
Dental Technologists (Written) | December 7 | NCR | September 9, 2020 | November 9, 2020 |
Dental Technologists (Practical) | December 8 and 9 (Wednesday and Thursday) | NCR | September 9, 2020 | November 9, 2020 |
Pharmacists | December 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday) | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga | September 14, 2020 | November 11, 2020 |
Dentists (Practical) | December 15, 16, 17, and 18 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) | NCR | September 2, 2020 | November 16, 2020 |
Reference
he data is good as of the writing date, I strongly suggest that you check the official website of PRC at prc.gov.ph if there are changes. Usually, it is announced on the government website.
How to Check the PRC Room Assignment Online
To view the location and room assignment for the upcoming board examination, you can visit PRC website at prc.gov.ph.
At the upper left side of the home page, you will the ‘Examination eServices.’ Among the three choices, select ‘Room Assignment’ to view the dates, place of exam, and room assignment.

The details are in PDF file. It will show you the exam dates, name school, school building name, address, your seat number, your complete name, and the school you previously attended prior to taking the board exam.

You might have issues and concerns relating to this that is why PRC recommends that you report to the school assignment before the call time which is 6:30 AM on the day of your board exam.
*I hope this helps during your PRC board exam registration and application online. I also wish you good luck with your upcoming board exam.
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