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Architect Exam Pass Rate 8.9%
604 Expected to Pass
D-6 Deadline November 13 · Document Submission Deadline (Career Certificates, etc.)

In short
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that 604 candidates are expected to pass the 2nd Architect Qualification Exam in 2026.
Only 8.9% of 6,781 test-takers passed, which is lower than the previous session.
Expected passers must submit documents by November 13 to receive final approval.
Key facts
| When | The announcement will be posted on November 6 at 9 a.m. on the websites of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korean Institute of Architects. |
|---|---|
| Who | 6,781 candidates took the 2nd Architect Qualification Exam in 2026. |
| What | 604 candidates are expected to pass, with a pass rate of 8.9%, which is 0.4 percentage points lower than the previous session. |
| How | Expected passers must submit documents such as career certificates to the Institute by 6 p.m. on November 13. |
What it means for me
Job seekers in the architecture and design fields should check the pass list and the document submission deadline.