Formal Name
The current formal name is Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE).
Professional Licensure coverage guide
CELE Reviewer and Coverage Guide
Civil Engineers Licensure Examination
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The Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE) is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering. This independent guide follows the three PRC subject groups while separating their 25 mapped headings from ExamPede's deeper 81-topic organization.
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Exam identity
What this guide establishes
Administrator
PRC administers CELE through the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering.
Three Groups
Annex A organizes the TOS into three subject groups covering structural analysis and design; hydraulics and geotechnical engineering; and applied engineering, surveying, transportation, and construction work.
Program Corroboration
A dated PRC examination program corroborates the plural name and three groups, while its session order and instructions remain cycle-specific.
Important distinctions
Read the exam context carefully
Three official groups, independent deeper detail
The 25 mapped headings follow Annex A. ExamPede's 81 deeper topics are its own study organization and should not be read as additional PRC competencies.
Program order is not the evergreen hierarchy
A dated examination program may arrange sessions differently from TOS presentation order, so schedules and session order are kept out of the lasting coverage structure.
Coverage does not prove inventory
A visible subject or topic describes the review map; it does not by itself establish that a serving-ready question set is available.
Structural review map
ExamPede’s independent review coverage
This structural map currently contains 3 Subjects, 25 Topics, and 81 detailed topic entries. These are ExamPede organization counts, not official item allocations or question-bank totals.
Coverage is not practice availability. A listed subject or topic does not prove that practice questions are available in the current app.
Principles of Structural Analysis and Design
Engineering Mechanics
- Equilibrium and Forces
- Force Systems
Strength of Materials
- Material Properties
- Stress and Strain
Theory of Structures
- Reactions and Deflections
- Loads and Influence Lines
- Internal Forces
- Structural Analysis
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced-Concrete Beams
- Reinforced-Concrete Columns
- Prestressed Concrete
Steel Beams and Columns
- Steel Beams and Columns
- Steel Member Loading
Joints and Connections of Members
- Bolted Connections
- Welded Connections
Footings – Analysis and Design
- Spread Footings
- Pile Foundations
Construction Materials and Testing
- Material Testing
Hydraulics and Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Fluid Properties
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Fluid Flow
- Buoyancy and Flotation
- Hydrodynamics
- Water Supply
Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil Properties
- Soil Classification
- Permeability and Seepage
- Stresses in Soil Mass
- Soil Strength
- Settlement
- Foundation Engineering
Applied Mathematics, Surveying, Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering, Construction Management and Methods
Calculus
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Series and Differential Equations
Differential Equations
- Applications of Integration
- Differential Equations
- Multiple Integrals
Engineering Data Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- Probability Distributions
- Statistical Inference and Models
Numerical Methods for Engineers
- Linear Systems
- Curve Fitting and Interpolation
- Numerical Calculus
Physics for Engineers
- Mechanics
- Work and Energy
- Momentum
Engineering Economics
- Interest and Equivalence
- Investment Analysis
- Depreciation and Replacement
Construction Surveying and Layout
- Surveying Fundamentals
- Traverses
- Curves
- Construction Layout
Materials for Construction
- Concrete Materials and Placement
- Formwork and Reinforcement
- Masonry
- Steel
- Timber and Panels
Highway Engineering
- Highway Policy and Administration
- Geometric Design
- Pavement
- Roadway Earthworks and Drainage
Construction Occupational Safety and Health
- Accidents and Injuries
- Safety Regulations
- Safety Programs and Management
Transportation Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Transportation Networks
- Traffic and System Evaluation
Quantity Surveying
- Cost Estimates
- Quantity Takeoff
- Cost Analysis
Construction Principles
- Design and Contract Requirements
- Estimating
- Project Management
Construction Trades and Specialties
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Finishes and Fixtures
Construction Equipment and Methods
- Earthwork and Excavation
- Construction Methods
- Construction Equipment
- Site Systems
Study sequence
A practical way to organize review
- Establish a three-group baselineSample structural, geotechnical, and applied-engineering work to identify the weakest group.
- Pair concepts with methodsFor each weak subject, connect governing principles to a repeatable solution process.
- Mix calculation and judgmentAlternate computational work with design, construction, and safety concepts.
- Rework the error trailRecord the failed step or assumption, then solve a fresh variation before moving on.
Questions and distinctions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current official name of CELE?
PRC uses Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE).
Who administers CELE?
The Professional Regulation Commission administers CELE through the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering.
How is the current CELE TOS organized?
Annex A provides three subject groups and 25 mapped headings; ExamPede keeps that 8 + 2 + 15 grouping in TOS order.
Are ExamPede's 81 detailed topics official PRC competencies?
No. They are ExamPede's independent organization beneath the PRC-backed groups and mapped headings.
Where should examinees confirm schedules, requirements, and calculator rules?
Use the current PRC examination program and advisories because those administration details can change by cycle.
Evidence record
Sources checked for this draft
Official source links are retained in ExamPede’s internal editorial record. This draft shows source identity and review dates as plain text.
- Professional Regulation Commission — Summary List of Professional Regulatory Boards, Names of Licensure Examinations, and Abbreviations Checked September 3, 2026
- Professional Regulation Commission — Board Resolution No. 01, s. 2022 — Revised Tables of Specifications for the Civil Engineers Licensure Examination Checked September 3, 2026
- Professional Regulation Commission — Annex A — Revised Tables of Specifications for the Civil Engineers Licensure Examination Checked September 3, 2026
- Professional Regulation Commission — September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination Program Checked September 3, 2026
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