Foresters Board Exam 2013
The Foresters Board Exam, also known as the Foresters Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Foresters under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Forestry graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Farm Manager
- Horticulturist
- Entomologist
- Pest Control Supervisor
- Product Development Officer
- Farm Aide Technician
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Forestry graduates are usually held once a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Foresters Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| July 14 & 15 | Sun, Mon / Manila & Davao | July 4, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Foresters in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2012 | 440 | 166 | 37.72% |
| July 2011 | 374 | 163 | 43.58% |
| July 2010 | 359 | 151 | 42.06% |
