The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), through its Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME), achieved a 100% passing rate in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination, with all 64 examinees successfully passing the examination. UP Diliman also ranked first among the top-performing schools nationwide, based on the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on February 19, 2026.
According to the official PRC examination results, a total of 3,264 out of 6,294 examinees passed the licensure examination administered by the Board of Mechanical Engineering on February 11–13, 2026. This corresponds to a national passing rate of approximately 51.86%, placing UP Diliman’s perfect passing rate well above the national average.
Under the PRC’s criteria, institutions with at least 50 examinees and an overall passing rate of 80% or higher qualify for recognition as top-performing schools. With all 64 examinees passing, UP Diliman secured the highest position in this category, as also reported by the UP Diliman Information Office.
The achievement marks a significant accomplishment for the Department and its examinees. It reflects the academic preparation of the successful graduates and the Department’s continuing commitment to mechanical engineering education. The results also recognize the collective efforts of the students, faculty members, and academic personnel who contributed to their learning and professional preparation.
The Department extends its congratulations to all 64 successful examinees for reaching this important milestone in their professional careers. Their achievement represents the culmination of years of academic work, preparation, and dedication to the field of Mechanical Engineering.
The UP Diliman Department of Mechanical Engineering celebrates this accomplishment and wishes its newest mechanical engineers continued success as they enter the profession and contribute their knowledge and skills to industry, research, and public service.
Congratulations to our 64 new mechanical engineers! Padayon, UP DME!
