PNLE RESULTS 2026 – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) releases the August-September 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) results today, September 18, 2026 (Friday), based on PRC Resolution.

The Nurse Licensure Exam results include the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools, performance of schools, and schedule of registration and oath-taking.

The PNLE was held 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.

August–September 2026 NLE Results Summary

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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Previous Exams

Here are the statistics of previous Nursing board exams:

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

NLE Passers Registration

Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be issued through online registration.

Initial registrants are advised to register via the official website of PRC and follow instructions for the registration.

Date of Registration: To be announced

Those who will register are required to bring the following:

  • Screenshot of system-generated Registration Form
  • valid government-issued ID

Successful examinees should 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.

Refer to PRC Official Website to check your board exam ratings or score.

Provide the required details such as examination name, exam date, application number, first name, last name, and birthdate.

Oath-taking

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.

PRC Offices Directory

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

You may also reach out 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, including resetting password and technical issue, you may email technicalassistance@prc.gov.ph with a screenshot and a brief description of the problem.

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