The TESDA Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS) is the government’s web-based response to long-standing problems in scholarship registration, attendance tracking, and identity verification. This system was created by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to specifically manage scholarship registration, learner verification, attendance monitoring, and training records using facial recognition technology. It also helps confirm that only real, registered learners attend TESDA-funded training programs and solves problems on long lines, confusing paperwork, or fake trainees.
The TESDA BSRS was designed to replace manual processes with a secure online system that uses facial recognition, making scholarship applications clearer, safer, and easier to follow from start to finish. It also simplifies the process for scholars, supports trainers, and improves transparency in the tech-voc education system nationwide.
Understanding TESDA BSRS
The TESDA BSRS is TESDA’s official digital platform for managing scholarships. It simplifies the process for scholars, supports trainers, and improves transparency in tech-voc education. Under TESDA Circular No. 004, s. 2024, BSRS covers key processes such as learner registration, attendance reporting, training and assessment administration, and program reporting. It also follows the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173) to protect the personal information of scholars, trainers, and institutions.
TESDA started pilot testing BSRS in early 2022 and later rolled it out nationwide. Orientation sessions were held across multiple regions, including CAR, Caraga, and Regions III, VI, VII, VIII, XI, and XII. As of June 2022:
- 164,628 scholar accounts were created
- 6,272 trainer accounts were registered
- 1,921 TVIs adopted the system
Now, BSRS is even more widely used across the Philippines, thanks to the increased connectivity and wide use of internet-ready devices like smartphones and computers.
Why TESDA Created BSRS
For many years, TESDA handled thousands of scholars across different regions. Manual systems made it harder to track attendance accurately and opened doors to issues like ghost trainees and manipulated records. TESDA BSRS was introduced to shift scholarship management into a single online platform where:
- Scholars register once and reuse their profile for future training
- Attendance is recorded using facial recognition
- Trainers and institutions monitor classes digitally
- TESDA offices reduce clerical workload
According to TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña, the system supports automation and changes how training programs are implemented, helping government scholarship funds reach real learners.
Key Features of TESDA BSRS
Some of the most important features of the BSRS, include:
- Facial Recognition Biometrics: BSRS uses facial recognition during registration and attendance to confirm learner identity and reduce attendance errors.
- One-Time Registration: Scholars register once and can enroll again in future programs without repeating the full process.
- Training and Attendance Monitoring: Learners can view their training progress, while trainers can access class schedules and attendance sheets.
- Online Communication: Trainers can message learners individually or as a group through the system.
- Centralized Data: TESDA, trainers, and institutions access the same system, reducing confusion and duplicate records.
How TESDA BSRS Helps Scholars and Trainers
For learners, BSRS removes confusion by letting them:
- Register online
- Track training progress
- Enroll in future courses using the same profile
For trainers, it allows:
- Class schedule management
- Attendance checking
- Direct communication with learners
For TESDA offices, it reduces manual encoding and paperwork.
How TESDA BSRS Works
TESDA BSRS functions as an online registration and monitoring system that uses biometric facial recognition. During registration and attendance, the system captures a learner’s live image and matches it with their registered profile.
This setup allows TESDA to confirm that:
- The learner enrolling is the same person attending
- Attendance records are accurate
- Training reports reflect actual participation
Scholars and trainers each receive their own BSRS profiles, making it easier to track progress, schedules, and records in one place.
Who Can Use TESDA BSRS?
TESDA BSRS is accessible to:
- Students and learners applying for TESDA scholarships
- OFWs and returning OFWs seeking skills training
- Out-of-school youth looking for tech-voc education
- Trainers and assessors handling TESDA programs
- Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs)
- Authorized TESDA users and registrars
Anyone joining TESDA scholarship programs will need a BSRS account.
Using TESDA BSRS
Using TESDA BSRS starts with creating or accessing your BSRS account using a valid email address and a device with a camera and internet connection (either a phone or a computer). After logging in, you will need to complete your profile, capture your facial biometrics, and verify your email so the system can confirm your identity. Once registered, you can search for available TESDA scholarship programs, enroll online, and monitor your training schedule and attendance through your dashboard. For returning scholars, the same BSRS profile can be used again for future TESDA courses without repeating the full registration process.p
System Requirements
BSRS works on modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Here’s the minimum technical specifications for BSRS to work on your device:
Laptop
- 1.6GHz processor
- 8GB RAM
- At least 512GB storage
- Built-in camera, speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Tablet
- Quad-core 1.3GHz
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB storage
- Android 9.0 or higher
Smartphone
- Octa-core 2.2GHz
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB storage
- Android 8.1 or higher
How to Register and Log In to TESDA BSRS
To access BSRS, visit the official BSRS portal via this link: https://bsrs.tesda.gov.ph/login
If You Forgot Your Password
- Click “Forgot Your Password”
- Enter your registered email
- Follow the password reset link
If You Didn’t Receive a Verification Email
- Check spam or junk folders
- Request another verification email
If Your Email Is Already Taken
- This means you already created a TESDA account
- Log in instead of registering again
Important Reminders
If you’re planning to apply for a TESDA scholarship or return for another training program, here are some important reminders so users can avoid delays or issues during registration and training.
- Use a valid and active email address that you can access anytime.
- Complete your profile fully before enrolling in any TESDA program.
- Take a clear, live facial photo during biometric capture in a well-lit area.
- Double-check all personal details to avoid errors in records and attendance.
- Keep your login credentials private and never share your account with others.
- Regularly check your BSRS dashboard and email for updates or notifications.