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.
PRC conducted the second regular PNLE 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.
August 2026 NLE Results Summary
- Main Page: August 2026 Nurse Licensure Exam Results
- NLE List of Passers: A-B | C-F | G-K | L-N | O-R | S-Z
- NLE Top 10: August 2026 Nursing Board Exam Topnotchers
- NLE Performance of Schools: August 2026 Nursing Board Exam
- August 2026 NLE passers registration, verification of ratings and oathtaking schedule
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:
➜ Stay tuned for the list of top schools...
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):
➜ Stay tuned for the performance of schools...
Release of PNLE 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.
NLE Registration
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
According 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.”
Oathtaking Details
The PRC will announce oathtaking schedules in few days after the release of exam results, and those attending the face-to-face mass oathtaking must register by noon the day before via https://online.prc.gov.ph.
Inductees must print and bring their personalized Oath Form with a QR code for attendance tagging; those unable to attend in person can opt for an online or special oathtaking.
Following the ceremony, inductees must schedule their Initial Registration online through the same portal.
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.
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 Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) results within five (5) working days. Of the 8,162 examinees, 3,611 passed. 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. A total of 40,692 out of 45,192 examinees passed the examination. 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%.
The May 2025 PNLE results were announced within five (5) working days. Of the 10,770 examinees, 6,935 passed. Angelica Ferrer Dator of Southern Luzon State University–Lucban ranked first with a rating of 90.00%.
Here are the statistics of previous Nursing Board Exam results:
| 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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