PNLE RESULTS — The full results of the August–September 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE), including the list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing school and performance of schools, are released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday, September 18, 2026, five (5) working days after the last day of exams.
The Commission conducted the second regular NLE this year on August 29 and 30, 2026 in the cities of Metro Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Cauayan, Dumaguete (Negros Oriental), Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Lipa (Batangas), Tagbilaran (Bohol), and Urdaneta (Pangasinan).
Note: The examination in Region III, covering the San Fernando, Pampanga and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija testing centers, was held on September 11–12, 2026 following the rescheduling, while the second day of the examination in NCR was held on September 12, 2026. The examinations were rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions and Heavy Rainfall Warnings.
The members of the Board of Nursing who gave the licensure examination are Hon. Leah Primitiva S. Paquiz, Chairperson; Hon. Elsie A. Tee, Hon. Zenaida C. Gagno, Hon. Mary Grace C. Lacanaria, Hon. Mila Delia M. Llanes, Hon. Merle L. Salvani and Hon. Josefina A. Tuazon, Members.
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
NURSES LICENSURE EXAMINATION - All Regions
Held on AUGUST 29 & 30, 2026 and SEPTEMBER 11&12, 2026
Released on SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the February 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) are the following:
➜ Stay tuned for the list of topnotchers...
The top performing schools in the August–September 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024:
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Performance of schools in the August–September 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m):
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Release of NLE Results
According to PRC Resolution No. 2113 s. 2025, the August 2026 Nurses Licensure Exam (NLE) results will be released on Friday, September 18, 2026.
However, due to the cancellation and rescheduling of the licensure examination in NCR and Region III, the release of the results may be delayed or the target release date may change.
We advise examinees to bookmark this page and follow our social media channels for the latest updates and official announcements from the PRC.
Registration and Oathtaking
PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration for the new nurses (RNs) will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.
Date of Registration: To be announced
Initial registrants are advised to register via the official website of PRC and follow instructions for initial registration. Here are the requirements:
- Screenshot of system-generated Registration Form
- valid government-issued ID
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 Nursing 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 two-day exam covered competencies in relation to the 11 key areas of responsibility contained in the Competency Standards of Nursing Practice in the Philippines. These areas are categorized as follows: patient care, empowering, enabling and enhancing competencies.
The five (5) parts of the PNLE are the following:
- Nursing Practice I (Community Health Nursing)
- Nursing Practice II (Care of Healthy/At Risk Mother and Child)
- Nursing Practice III (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part A)
- Nursing Practice IV (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part B)
- Nursing Practice V (Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part C)
Previous Examinations
In February 2026, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results within five (5) working days, with 3,611 out of 8,162 examinees passing. Alyanna Marie Ramos Villegas of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao topped the exam with a rating of 92.00%.
For the November 2025 PNLE, results were released within fifteen (15) working days. Of the 45,192 examinees, 40,692 passed. Johannah Marie Gerardo Acevedo and George Wilson Tan Escordial of West Visayas State University–La Paz shared the top spot with a rating of 93.80%.
Meanwhile, the May 2025 PNLE results were announced within five (5) working days. A total of 6,935 out of 10,770 examinees passed, while Angelica Ferrer Dator of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)–Lucban ranked first with a rating of 90.00%.
In November 2024, PRC released the PNLE results within fourteen (14) working days. Of the 34,534 candidates, 29,349 passed the examination. Chariemae Nuñez Cañazares of Cebu Normal University topped the exam with a rating of 92.60%.
Here's summary of previous Nursing board examinations:
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | No. of Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8,162 | 3,611 | 44.24% | 5 |
| November 2025 | 45,192 | 40,692 | 90.04% | 15 |
| May 2025 | 10,770 | 6,935 | 64.39% | 5 |
| November 2024 | 34,534 | 29,349 | 84.99% | 14 |
| May 2024 | 11,116 | 7,749 | 69.71% | 4 |
| November 2023 | 32,203 | 25,761 | 80.00% | 14 |
| May 2023 | 14,364 | 10,764 | 74.94% | 10 |
| November 2022 | 24,903 | 18,529 | 74.40% | 12 |
| May 2022 | 9,729 | 6,616 | 68.00% | 9 |
| November 2021 | 11,828 | 6,086 | 51.45% | 12 |
| July 2021 | 7,746 | 5,008 | 64.65% | 10 |
| November 2019 | 13,816 | 7,627 | 55.20% | 14 |
| June 2019 | 9,691 | 5,059 | 52.20% | 12 |
| November 2018 | 12,033 | 4,811 | 39.98% | 14 |
| June 2018 | 9,873 | 4,326 | 43.82% | 9 |
| November 2017 | 12,869 | 5,875 | 45.65% | 11 |
| June 2017 | 11,176 | 3,882 | 34.74% | 8 |
| November 2016 | 14,322 | 6,836 | 47.73% | 12 |
| June 2016 | 14,184 | 6,183 | 43.59% | 9 |
| November 2015 | 18,500 | 9,114 | 49.26% | 24 |
| May 2015 | 17,891 | 9,707 | 54.26% | 16 |
| November 2014 | 26,690 | 15,292 | 57.29% | 29 |
| May 2014 | 29,188 | 11,225 | 38.46% | 23 |
PNLE Updates
Monitor on the page the real-time release of PNLE results or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.
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