PRC Updated List of Allowed Non-Programmable Calculators
Official list of calculators allowed to be used in Licensure Examinations
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has issued Resolution No. 1809, Series of 2024, providing an updated list of non-programmable calculators allowed to be used in licensure examinations.
The updated list was issued to replace older calculator models that have become outdated, phased out, or commercially unavailable. The resolution is intended to provide examinees, PRC Regional Offices, Professional Regulatory Boards, and other stakeholders with a more accessible and updated reference. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
⚠️ Important Reminder for Examinees
PRC rules state that:
- Only one (1) non-programmable calculator per examinee may be brought inside the examination room.
- Calculators will be thoroughly inspected by examination personnel every examination day.
- Borrowing, lending, or substitution/replacement of calculators while the examination is in progress is not allowed.
🚨 Calculators Specifically Not Allowed
The PRC resolution specifically excludes the following calculators:
- Casio FX-991ES
- Casio FX-991ES Plus
- Casio FX-570ES Plus
The resolution notes that the Casio FX-570ES Plus has repeatedly been discovered to have been used for cheating, including modifications that could allow the transmission or reception of data. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
I. Casio Scientific Calculators
| Model | Model | Model | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX-95MS | FX-122S | FX-350HA | FX-82ES PLUS |
| FX-100D | FX-220 | FX-350MS | FX-85MS |
| FX-100MS | FX-250HC | FX-350TL | FX-85W |
| FX-100S | FX-260 | FX-570AD | FX-901 |
| FX-100W | FX-300W | FX-570MS | FX-911W |
| FX-115MS | FX-350D | FX-570S | FX-991S |
| FX-115S | FX-350ES PLUS | FX-570W | FX-991W |
| FX-115WA | FX-350EX | FX-82EX |
II. Canon Scientific Calculators
| F-502 | F-710 | F-718SG | F-720i |
| F-502G | F-718S | F-718SGA | F-760S |
| F-604 | F-718SA | F-720 | F-789SGA (with transparent casing) |
III. Sharp Scientific Calculators
| EL-500W | EL-506W | EL-510R | EL-531XH |
| EL-501V | EL-509D | EL-520G | EL-531W |
| EL-501W | EL-509R | EL-520VA | EL-546L |
| EL-501X | EL-509V | EL-520W | EL-546VA |
| EL-506P | EL-509W | EL-520X | EL-556G |
| EL-506V | EL-509X | EL-531VH | EL-W531TH-WH (with transparent casing) |
IV. Hewlett-Packard Scientific Calculators
| HP 9S | HP 10S | HP 30S | HP Smartcalc 300S |
V. Citizen Scientific Calculators
| SR-135N | SR-260N | SR-270N | SR-270X | SR-281N |
VI. Aurora Scientific Calculators
| AX-501 | AX-528BL | AX-595TV | AX-597W | AX-600S |
VII. Olympia Scientific Calculators
| LCD 8110 | LCD 9210 | ES-570MS | ES-570ES PLUS (with transparent casing) |
VIII. Texas Instruments Scientific Calculators
| TI-30XA | TI-30XIIS | TI-30XS | TI-34 | TI-36X PRO |
IX. Other Brands
| KARCE KC-S991 | KARCE KC-S3500 |
| PORPO YH-105 | PORPO YH-106 |
| TAKSUN TS-98MS | TAKSUN TS-2000 |
📌 Important: Your Board May Have Additional Rules
The PRC resolution also clarifies that Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) with their own list of allowable calculators may continue using their existing resolution, provided that it is clearly stated in the licensure examination program.
A PRB may also issue its own list of allowable calculators or may completely disallow the use of calculators in its licensure examination. Therefore, examinees should always check the specific licensure examination program and official PRC announcements applicable to their examination. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
✅ Before Bringing Your Calculator to the Exam
- Check the exact brand and model number.
- Compare it with the official PRC list above.
- Make sure it is a non-programmable calculator.
- Do not bring a prohibited model.
- Remember that only one calculator is allowed per examinee.
- Check your specific examination program for additional rules.
Official Source
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Resolution No. 1809, Series of 2024 — Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to Be Used in the Licensure Examinations.
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