Nursing Board Exam Schedule 2026 (PNLE)

PNLE 2026 Exam Dates and Deadlines

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How to Apply for the PNLE (LERIS)

1. Create or log in to your account on LERIS, PRC's Licensure Examination and Registration Information System, at online.prc.gov.ph.
2. Select the Nurses licensure examination and your preferred exam center.
3. Upload your documents and ID photo, then pay the examination fee through the available payment channels.
4. Book an appointment and submit your requirements at your chosen PRC office before the deadline.
5. File within the application window shown above — late applications are not accepted except in justifiable cases defined by PRC rules.

PNLE Results 2026: When and Where They Come Out

PRC's target release dates are March 19, 2026 for the Feb 26–27, 2026 exam and September 18, 2026 for the Aug 29–30, 2026 exam. These are the targets printed in the resolution — the actual release can land a few days either side and is announced only by PRC. AyTool does not host exam results or lists of passers.

Where the results are published

1. prc.gov.ph — the official list of passers (alphabetical) and the top 10, posted as a news release on prc.gov.ph and on PRC's official Facebook page.
2. Verification of Rating — your own scores per subject, through LERIS at online.prc.gov.ph once PRC opens the verification service for that exam.
3. News sites and review centers republish the list within hours; treat anything not on prc.gov.ph as unofficial.

Passing score

Under RA 9173 you pass with a general average of at least 75% and no subject rated below 60%. A general average of 75% or higher with one subject below 60% is a conditional result — PRC will indicate the subject to be retaken.

After you pass

1. Watch for PRC's announcement of the online initial registration schedule for the new nurses; book your appointment through LERIS.
2. Attend the oath-taking organised by PRC and the Board of Nursing (dates are announced with the results).
3. Claim your professional ID and certificate of registration at the PRC office named in your appointment.

Retakes

Under the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173), an examinee who fails the PNLE three consecutive times must complete a refresher course before retaking the exam. Since the PNLE is offered twice a year, the next chance after a failed round is normally about six months later.

Official Source

PRC — Schedule of Licensure Examinations for 2026 (prc.gov.ph) — Resolution No. 2113, Series of 2025, signed October 23, 2025. Last verified August 19, 2026. Apply, verify results and process your license only on the official PRC website and LERIS portal — AyTool is independent, does not host exam results, and cannot process applications.