PRC RadTech exam-day guide
PRC RadTech · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Notice of Admission (NOA)
Print and bring your NOA from the PRC online system. Check the assigned testing center, building, room, and session before you travel. Re-download if any detail looks wrong and confirm the correction with the PRC regional office - do not alter the printed form by hand.
Valid government-issued ID
Bring the exact same ID you used in your application (Philippine passport, driver's license, PhilSys/National ID, PRC ID, postal ID, or voter's ID with photo). The name on the ID must match your NOA. Carry the original, not a photocopy.
Black ballpen and No. 2 pencils
Bring at least two black ballpens and two or three sharpened No. 2 pencils plus a sharpener and eraser. Confirm with the provider which instrument is required for shading the answer sheet versus writing your name on it, since rules on this can vary by exam.
Transparent plastic bag
Most testing centers require belongings to be in a clear plastic bag or envelope so proctors can see the contents quickly. Pack your pens, ID, NOA, and snacks inside it.
Simple analog watch
A basic non-smart, non-digital-transmitting watch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Smartwatches and any device with communication or storage capability are prohibited.
No electronic devices in the testing room
Cell phones, smartwatches, earphones, and similar devices must be switched off and surrendered or left outside as instructed. A device that rings or vibrates during the exam can be grounds for disqualification.
Proper attire
Wear modest, comfortable clothing as specified in the PRC reminders for your exam (commonly a plain white top with pants or skirt, no loud prints). Closed shoes are practical for long sessions. Confirm the exact dress code with the provider.
Water and a light snack
Bring water in a clear container and a small snack for the break between subjects. Eat lightly before the exam; heavy meals and too much caffeine make long sitting sessions harder.
Physical readiness the day before
Sleep a full night, eat breakfast, and know your exact route and travel time to the testing center. If you live far away, stay near the venue the night before rather than commuting at dawn.
Nothing written on your body or belongings
Do not bring notes, reviewers, or formula sheets, and do not write on your arms, hands, or case. Only materials expressly allowed by the proctor may be on your desk.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Review only high-yield summaries: radiation protection principles, positioning landmarks, exposure factors, and image quality. Do a timed practice set under exam conditions to rehearse pacing, then review the errors.
Re-check your NOA against your ID: name spelling, testing center, date, and session. If anything mismatches, contact the PRC regional office or the provider immediately - corrections cannot be fixed on exam morning.
Prepare and pack the transparent bag with your ID, NOA, pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, and watch. Lay out your clothes. Confirm transport and, if needed, accommodation near the venue.
Do a light review only - skim your own condensed notes for an hour or two at most. Walk the route to the testing center so the morning is predictable. Charge nothing you will need to bring; leave devices at home.
Set two alarms, sleep at your normal time, and avoid all-nighters. Cramming the night before reliably costs more in focus than it gains in recall.
Eat breakfast, dress per the dress code, and arrive well before the reporting time stated on your NOA - aim for at least an hour of buffer. Gates commonly close before the first subject begins; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Find your room and seat, present your NOA and ID, listen to the proctor's briefing, and fill in your name and examinee number exactly as instructed. Check your answer sheet for printing defects before the exam starts.
Read each item fully, answer the easy ones first, and mark uncertain items to return to. Watch the clock per subject rather than overall. Shade answers clearly and avoid stray marks or unnecessary erasures.
Do not discuss items with other examinees. Use breaks to drink water, stretch, and reset. Review your own approach for the next subject instead of rehashing a question you cannot change.
Confirm that your name, examinee number, and answer sheet have been submitted and checked by the proctor before leaving. Keep your NOA; it is useful for follow-up and for the results process.
Rules to check
Bring and present your NOA and the same valid government-issued ID used in your application. Without proper identification, you may be refused entry - confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Arrive before the reporting time on your NOA. Latecomers are typically not admitted once the first subject has begun; the exact cut-off policy should be confirmed with the provider.
No electronic devices, notes, books, or unauthorized materials in the testing room. Possession of any of these, even unused, can be treated as a violation.
Follow all proctor instructions and do not communicate with other examinees during the test. Any form of cheating or impersonation is a serious offense with penalties beyond the exam.
Do not write on or tamper with the answer sheet beyond the required entries. Keep the sheet clean and free of folds, stray marks, or tears.
Leave the testing room only during designated breaks or with proctor permission. Confirm with the provider whether water or restroom breaks are permitted mid-subject.
Scoring follows the PRC licensure framework: an average rating of at least 75% with no subject rating below a set floor, and results are released by the Commission. Verify the current passing requirements with the PRC, since these details can change between exams.
Raise your hand and ask the proctor if something is unclear about the instructions or your answer sheet, rather than guessing or asking a seatmate.