MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) releases the complete results of the August-September 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure exam (NLE) on Friday, September 18, 2026, within five (5) working days after the last day of exam.

PRC administered the nursing board exam 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.

August 2026 NLE Results Summary

Pursuant to PRC Resolution No. 2004-223 dated July 19, 2004, results of examinations are final and request for reconsideration of failing grades is not allowed.

Verification of Ratings

All examinees, whether they passed or failed, may verify their individual ratings a few working days after the results are posted.

To verify your rating, visit the Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS).

You may also access the LERIS verification page through the PRC official website by selecting the Verification of Rating option under the Other eServices section.

Once on the LERIS page, follow these steps:

Select the Exam Name (NURSE) and Exam Date (August 2026). Then enter your First Name, Last Name, Application Number, and Birthdate to view your rating.

Registration of Passers

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to online.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

Oathtaking Schedule and Venue

PRC said that Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, “all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice.”

PRC Board News will update this page once schedule of oath taking has been announced.

PRC Offices Directory

If you have any concerns or need assistance from the Professional Regulation Commission, please refer to the contact information of the PRC Central or Regional Offices available on the agency’s official website.

You may also reach out to the Licensure Exam Division through the following email contacts: licensure.division@prc.gov.ph or licensure.office@prc.gov.ph.

LERIS Account Assistance

For assistance with your LERIS account with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), visit the online services platform at online.prc.gov.ph.

To reset your password, click the "Forgot Password" button and follow the instructions, including entering your email address and verifying it with a one-time password (OTP).

If you encounter any errors, try refreshing the page or email technicalassistance@prc.gov.ph with a screenshot and a brief description of the issue.

PRC Exam Updates

August 2026 NLE Verification of Rating, Registration, Oathtaking Schedule

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