MANILA, Philippines—The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Science continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence, as six of its geology graduates ranked in the top 10 of the 2024 Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) Geologists Licensure Examination.
UPD’s National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) celebrated an exceptional milestone with all 50 of its examinees passing the licensure exam. This feat secured UPD the title of top-performing school, achieving a perfect 100% passing rate.
The PRC reported a nationwide passing rate of 67.62%, with 236 out of 349 examinees making the cut. UPD-CS NIGS outshone other institutions with its remarkable performance.
The 2024 Geologists Licensure Examination was conducted as a computer-based test from November 20 to 22. This year marks the first time since 2016 that UPD-CS NIGS achieved a perfect passing rate, underscoring the department’s commitment to producing top-caliber geologists.
The six UPD graduates who secured places in the top 10 reflect the university’s emphasis on rigorous academic training and innovation in geological sciences. This latest achievement reinforces UPD’s status as a leading institution for geology in the Philippines.
For a full list of the top 10 examinees and complete results, visit the PRC website.
FAQs
Q: How many examinees from UP Diliman passed the 2024 Geologists Licensure Examination?
A: All 50 examinees from UPD-CS NIGS passed, achieving a 100% passing rate.
Q: How many graduates from UPD placed in the top 10?
A: Six graduates from UPD-CS NIGS secured spots in the top 10.
Q: What was the nationwide passing rate for the 2024 PRC Geologists Licensure Examination?
A: The nationwide passing rate was 67.62%, with 236 out of 349 examinees passing.
Q: When was the licensure exam conducted?
A: The exam was conducted from November 20 to 22, 2024, as a computer-based test.
Q: When was the last time UPD-CS NIGS achieved a 100% passing rate?
A: UPD-CS NIGS last achieved a 100% passing rate in February 2016.