Original Passing Grade Regulation
- Section 7 of the Board's Rules and Regulations initially set the passing requirement at a general average of 75%.
- Candidates must not score below 60% in any subject.
- A candidate failing three times for the same grade must wait at least one year before retaking the exam.
Rationale for Amendment
- Equity, uniformity, and technical considerations prompted the Board to align the passing grade with other engineering licensure exams.
- The established passing average in other engineering exams is 70%, with a minimum subject grade of 50%.
- This standard better reflects the knowledge, skill, and competence required.
Amendment to Section 7
- The amended Section 7 mandates a general average rating of at least 70%.
- No subject score should be less than 50%.
- An applicant who fails three times must wait at least one year before retaking.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The 70% passing average with no subject below 50% was applied starting April 1991 exams.
- The amendment became enforceable from the October 1991 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination onward.
- The resolution takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a widely circulated newspaper, post Commission approval.
Legal Formalities
- The amendment was adopted by the Board on October 21, 1991.
- Commission approval was secured, making the resolution official.
- The resolution confirms both the passing standards and the re-examination interval rules remain effective as amended.