CLE/LEC RESULTS 2026 – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) releases the August 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) results today, September 1, 2026. This is in accordance with PRC's latest advisory.
As announced, 16,952 out of 29,452 (57.56%) passed the August 2026 CLE.
The results of examination with respect to five (5) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.
On Tuesday, PRC confirmed in a social media post that the August 2026 CLE results are out Tuesday, although the exact time was not specified.
The Criminology board exam results include the full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools, performance of schools and schedule of registration and oath-taking.
The second CLE this year was administered on August 1, 2, and 3, 2026 across testing centers in Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Mati, Palawan, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Antique, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kidapawan, Lipa (Batangas), Nueva Vizcaya, Santiago City and Sablayan (Occidental Mindoro).
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.
CLE August 2026 Summary of Results
- Main Page: August 2026 CLE Results
- List of Passers: A-G | H-O | P-Z
- List of Topnotchers: August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam Results
- Performance of Schools: Criminologist Board Exam Results August 2026
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on AUGUST 1-3, 2026
Released on SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Previous Exams
Here are the statistics of previous Criminologist board exams:
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | No. of Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 45,936 | 30,320 | 66.00% | 26 |
| 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 |
Schedule of Registration
The online registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) for the new Criminologists and Certificate of Registration will be held on below schedule.
Date of Registration: Starting October 12, 2026
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
- Screenshot of system-generated Registration Form;
- valid government-issued ID;
PRC further advised passers to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Verification of Ratings
All examinees, passed or failed, may verify their rating within few working days after the results were posted.
Visit the PRC Official site and proceed to the Verification Page.
Provide the required details such as examination name, exam date, application number, first name, last name, and birthdate.
Oath-taking
PRC typically announces the schedule and venue of the oathtaking ceremony a few days after the release of exam results.
Those interested in attending the face-to-face mass oathtaking shall register not later than 12:00 NN of the day prior to the date of the oathtaking at http://online.prc.gov.ph to confirm their attendance.
Inductees are required to PRINT the Oath Form with their own generated QR. This will be submitted during the oathtaking to be tagged as "attended".
Those who cannot attend the scheduled face-to-face mass oathtaking may attend the online oathtaking or request a special oathtaking. Oathtaking announcements will be posted once the schedule is confirmed.
Passers may secure an online appointment schedule at http://online.prc.gov.ph and select “e-OATH” as transaction.
The online registration will close five (5) calendar days before the virtual oathtaking day. Inductees are required to print the "OATH OF PROFESSIONAL" form downloadable from the PRC official website under PRC Online Services.
After the oathtaking, inductees shall proceed with their Initial Registration by securing an online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph.
CLE Updates
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You may also visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information or reach out to the Licensure Exam Division through the following email contacts: licensure.division@prc.gov.ph or licensure.office@prc.gov.ph.
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