MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Monday, November 17, the schedule of board exams for 2026, which includes the opening of online processing, deadline for filing applications, practical examinations, Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE), and target date of release of exam result.
The 'Schedule of Licensure Examinations for 2026', under PRC Resolution [for update], is pursuant to Section 7 (d) of R.A. 8981, authorizing the Commission to determine and fix the places and dates of examinations.
PRC board exam schedule below covers examinations for professional teachers (LET), nurses (NLE), certified public accountants (CPALE), physician (PLE), criminologists (CLE), electronics engineers (ECE), midwives (MLE), electrical engineers (REE), civil engineer (CE), among others.
Here's the schedule of examinations that usually draw massive takers:
1. Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET): March 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026
2. Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE): February 26 and 27, 2026 and August 29 and 30, 2026
3. Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam (CPALE): May 24, 25, and 26, 2026 and October 24, 25, and 26, 2026
4. Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE): February 4, 5, and 6, 2026 and August 1, 2, and 3, 2026
5. Physician Licensure Exam (PLE): March 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2026 and October 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2026
6. Civil Engineering Licensure Exam (CELE): March 26 and 27, 2026 and September 26 and 27, 2026
The 2026 PRC Licensure Exam Calendar
The Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for Overseas Filipino Workers in 2025 will be scheduled in accordance with PRC Resolution No. 2017-1034, pursuant to R.A. 8981 and Executive Order No. 835. The specific dates and venues for the SPLE will be announced once finalized.
Applicants are reminded to file and submit all required supporting documents at the concerned Regional Offices or Offsite Service Centers within the prescribed period.
As stated under Commission Resolution No. 2092 (s. 2025), late applications will not be accepted unless covered by justifiable cases. All applications must be filed through the Licensure Examinations and Registration Information System (LERIS).
Requests for deadline extensions must be submitted to the Licensure Office at least fifteen (15) days before the scheduled deadline; otherwise, the deadline will be considered final. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a holiday, it will automatically move to the next working day.
Board Exam Updates
For updates and complete details on exam schedules, visit the official PRC website and its social media pages.
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