CLE RESULTS — The full results of the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE), including the list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing school and performance of schools, are released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on March 13, 2026, twenty-six (26) working days after the last day of exam.
As announced, 30,320 out of 45,936 (66.00%) passed the February 2026 CLE, setting a new benchmark as the highest national passing rate recorded in modern history.
Meanwhile, the results of examination with respect to fifty-four (54) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations and sixteen (16) were withheld pending submission of the required documents.
The Commission conducted the first regular CLE this year on February 4, 5, and 6, 2026 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Catarman, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kidapawan, Lipa (Batangas), Nueva Vizcaya,Romblon and Naga.
Meanwhile, the third day of the examination in Butuan and Cagayan de Oro has been rescheduled to February 8, 2026, due to the expected onslaught of Tropical Storm “Basyang.”
CLE February 2026 Results Summary
- Main Page: February 2026 CLE Results
- List of Passers: A-B | C-F | G-K | L-N | O-R | S-Z
- List of Topnotchers: February 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam Results
- Performance of Schools: Criminologist Board Exam Results February 2026
The members of the Board of Criminology who gave the licensure examination are Hon. Ramil G. Gabao, Chairman; Hon. Lani T. Palmones and Hon. Warren M. Corpuz, Members.
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on FEBRUARY 4-6 and 8, 2026
Released on MARCH 13, 2026
If the PDF below fails to load, please see the alphabetical list of passers above.
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE) are the following:
The top performing schools in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE) as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024:
The performance of schools in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE) in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:
Release of Results
March 13, 2026 Update: PRC has confirmed that CLE 2026 results will be released today.
In an interview, the PRC Rating Division told The Summit Express that the results of the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) will be released today, March 13, although the exact time was not specified.
According to PRC Resolution No. 2113 s. 2025, the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) results will be released on Friday, March 13, 2026, twenty-four (24) working days after the tests.
Note that the results may be released earlier or later than the target date without prior notice. In the August 2025 CLE, results were released after 26 working days. We advise examinees to monitor updates on March 12, which is PRC’s last on-site workday of the week in support of the national government’s energy conservation efforts.
Registration and Oathtaking
PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration for the new criminologists will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.
Date of Registration: Starting May 4, 2026
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
- downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- notice of admission (for identification only)
- 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
- 2 sets of documentary stamps
- 1 piece short brown envelope
Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The date of the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
Verification of Rating
The Criminology board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.
Visit PRC's "Verification of Rating" service and provide the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.
Coverage of Examinations
The February 2026 Criminologist board exam covered the following subjects:
- criminal law, jurisprudence and procedure and law enforcement administration (Day 1)
- crime detection and investigation and forensic science (Day 2)
- correctional administration and criminology (Day 3).
Previous Examinations
The Criminology Board Exam is among the licensure examinations conducted by the PRC that consistently draw a significant number of examinees.
In the August 2025 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE), PRC released the results after twenty-six (26) working days. A total of 13,074 out of 25,410 examinees passed the exam. Stephanie Lucquiao Sajor of Araullo University–San Jose topped the board with a rating of 92.40%. Araullo University also led the list of top-performing schools in the 200 or more examinees category, posting a 92.80% passing rate with 348 out of 375 passers.
For the February 2025 CLE, results were announced after twenty (20) working days, with 22,245 out of 36,768 examinees successfully passing the test. John Michael Bundalian Amio from Holy Angel University ranked first with 92.20%. The University of Iloilo emerged as the top-performing school in the 200 or more examinees category, achieving a 96.44% passing rate or 271 out of 281 passers.
Meanwhile, in the July 2024 Criminologist Licensure Examination, the PRC released the results fourteen (14) days after the exams. Of the 22,539 examinees, 11,121 passed. Alyssa Eliana Nazaire Bautista of Araullo University secured the top spot with a rating of 92.10%. The University of Mindanao – Davao City was named the top-performing school in the 200 or more examinees category, recording a 90.87% passing rate with 189 out of 208 passers.
Here's summary of previous Criminologist board examinations:
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | Days before results release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 25,410 | 13,074 | 51.45% | 26 |
| February 2025 | 36,768 | 22,245 | 60.50% | 20 |
| July 2024 | 22,539 | 11,121 | 49.34% | 14 |
| February 2024 | 32,495 | 15,684 | 48.27% | 22 |
| August 2023 | 17,576 | 5,743 | 32.68% | 14 |
| April 2023 | 13,000 | 4,139 | 31.84% | 16 |
| December 2022 | 33,489 | 11,098 | 33.14% | 30 |
| June 2022 | 41,913 | 12,698 | 30.30% | 29 |
| December 2021 | 33,983 | 11,610 | 34.16% | 31 |
| November 2019 | 43,512 | 19,191 | 44.11% | 22 |
| June 2019 | 20,797 | 7,998 | 38.46% | 13 |
| December 2018 | 41,341 | 14,324 | 34.65% | 15 |
| June 2018 | 21,894 | 7,307 | 33.37% | 12 |
| December 2017 | 36,516 | 13,025 | 35.67% | 21 |
| June 2017 | 20,819 | 5,202 | 24.99% | 12 |
| October 2016 | 34,768 | 10,901 | 31.35% | 25 |
| April 2016 | 16,435 | 3,928 | 23.90% | 11 |
| October 2015 | 29,591 | 9,671 | 32.68% | 24 |
| April 2015 | 14,696 | 4,337 | 29.51% | 13 |
| October 2014 | 28,187 | 12,245 | 43.44% | 26 |
| April 2014 | 13,873 | 4,688 | 33.79% | 9 |
CLE Updates
Monitor on the page the real-time release of CLE results or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.
— The Summit Express