Non-admission of late examinees in licensure exams

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PRC NO. 2004-211, SERIES 2004: Non-admission of late examinees in licensure exams

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Non-admission of late examinees in licensure exams

Law: Prc No. 2004-211, Series 2004

Decision Date: May 12, 2004

PRC Resolution No. 211-04 establishes guidelines for the non-admission of late examinees in licensure examinations in the Philippines, ensuring fairness and integrity in the examination process, with recorded arrival times as evidence.

Purpose and Scope

Establishes guidelines for the handling of examinees who arrive late for licensure exams.
Aims to protect the integrity and inviolability of the examination process.

General Rule on Late Arrival

Examinees arriving after the start of the examination under normal conditions are not allowed to take the exam.

Exceptions and Special Circumstances

In cases of extraordinary events such as severe floods, typhoons, transport strikes, or serious threats to peace and order (e.g., mass rallies, mutiny, coup d'état):
- The examination start time shall be delayed accordingly.
- The finishing time will also be adjusted to maintain exam duration.
- All test centers observe the adjusted schedules uniformly.
Examinees arriving after the adjusted start time will not be admitted.

Examination Room Procedure for Late Examinees

Room watchers are required to record:
- The exact arrival time of late examinees on the Record of Attendance sheet.
- Remarks specifically stating “LATE - NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE EXAM.”

Effectivity

The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after official publication.
Publication occurs either in the Official Gazette or in a widely circulated Philippine newspaper, whichever comes first.

Authority and Implementation

Approved and signed by the PRC Chairperson and Commissioners on 12 May 2004.
Ensures uniform implementation and enforcement across all licensure examinations conducted by the PRC.

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