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PRC Board Exam Schedule 2026

The official 2026 PRC board exam calendar is set by PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025, covering 88 scheduled licensure examinations — from the Nursing exam on February 26–27 and the LET on March 15 & September 20, to the CPA exams in May and October. Search or filter the complete schedule below, including application windows and target result dates.

Updated: August 2026

88 of 88 scheduled examinations shown.

ExaminationExam Date(s)Filing OpensDeadlineResults (target)
Real Estate Consultants (Revalida)(NCR only)Jan 12–14, 2026Aug 21, 2025Oct 21, 2025Jan 16, 2026
ArchitectsJan 20 & 22, 2026Nov 11, 2025Dec 15, 2025Jan 27, 2026
Sanitary Engineers(CBLE)Jan 26–28, 2026Nov 11, 2025Dec 29, 2025Jan 30, 2026
CriminologistsFeb 4–6, 2026Nov 11, 2025Dec 29, 2025Mar 13, 2026
Respiratory Therapists(CBLE)Feb 9–10, 2026Nov 11, 2025Jan 12, 2026Feb 13, 2026
Mechanical EngineersFeb 11–13, 2026Nov 13, 2025Jan 12, 2026Feb 19, 2026
Certified Plant Mechanics(CBLE)Feb 11–13, 2026Nov 13, 2025Jan 12, 2026Feb 19, 2026
Master PlumbersFeb 19–20, 2026Nov 21, 2025Jan 20, 2026Feb 25, 2026
Nurses (PNLE)Feb 26–27, 2026Nov 28, 2025Jan 27, 2026Mar 19, 2026
Medical TechnologistsMar 5–6, 2026Dec 5, 2025Feb 3, 2026Mar 11, 2026
Professional Teachers (LET / BLEPT)Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)Dec 3, 2025Feb 3, 2026May 15, 2026
Electronics EngineersMar 17–18, 2026Dec 17, 2025Feb 16, 2026Mar 24, 2026
Electronics TechniciansMar 19, 2026Dec 17, 2025Feb 16, 2026Mar 24, 2026
Physicians (PLE)Mar 23–24 & 30–31, 2026Dec 23, 2025Feb 23, 2026Apr 8, 2026
Civil EngineersMar 26–27, 2026Dec 26, 2025Feb 24, 2026Apr 7, 2026
MidwivesApr 14–15, 2026Jan 14, 2026Mar 16, 2026Apr 20, 2026
Real Estate BrokersApr 16, 2026Jan 16, 2026Mar 17, 2026Apr 21, 2026
PharmacistsApr 18–19, 2026Jan 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Apr 22, 2026
Registered Electrical EngineersApr 21–22, 2026Jan 21, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 28, 2026
Registered Master ElectriciansApr 23, 2026Jan 21, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 28, 2026
Dentists (Written)May 4–6, 2026Feb 3, 2026Apr 6, 2026May 20, 2026
Dental Hygienists (Written)(CBLE)May 7, 2026Feb 6, 2026Apr 7, 2026May 20, 2026
Dental Hygienists (Practical)May 8, 2026Feb 6, 2026Apr 7, 2026May 20, 2026
Dentists (Practical)May 11–18, 2026Feb 3, 2026Apr 6, 2026May 20, 2026
Speech-Language Pathologists(CBLE)May 18–19, 2026Feb 17, 2026Apr 20, 2026May 21, 2026
Chemical Engineers(CBLE)May 20–22, 2026Feb 19, 2026Apr 20, 2026May 26, 2026
Certified Public Accountants (CPALE)May 24–26, 2026Feb 6, 2026Apr 10, 2026Jun 2, 2026
Environmental Planners(CBLE)May 27–28, 2026Feb 26, 2026Apr 27, 2026Jun 1, 2026
Physical TherapistsJun 2–3, 2026Mar 4, 2026May 4, 2026Jun 5, 2026
Occupational Therapists(CBLE)Jun 4, 2026Mar 6, 2026May 5, 2026Jun 8, 2026
Architects (2nd exam)Jun 8 & 10, 2026Mar 10, 2026May 11, 2026Jun 16, 2026
Interior DesignersJul 1–3, 2026Mar 31, 2026Jun 1, 2026Jul 22, 2026
Real Estate AppraisersJul 7, 2026Apr 8, 2026Jun 8, 2026Jul 9, 2026
Landscape Architects(CBLE)Jul 8–10, 2026Apr 8, 2026Jun 8, 2026Jul 14, 2026
Master Plumbers (2nd exam)Jul 11–12, 2026Apr 13, 2026Jun 11, 2026Jul 15, 2026
Criminologists (2nd exam)Aug 1–3, 2026Apr 17, 2026Jun 17, 2026Sep 4, 2026
Mechanical Engineers (2nd exam)Aug 7–9, 2026May 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026Aug 12, 2026
Certified Plant Mechanics (2nd exam)(CBLE)Aug 7–9, 2026May 8, 2026Jul 8, 2026Aug 12, 2026
Professional Food Technologists(CBLE)Aug 12–13, 2026May 14, 2026Jul 13, 2026Aug 17, 2026
Medical Technologists (2nd exam)Aug 15–16, 2026May 15, 2026Jul 17, 2026Aug 19, 2026
Guidance Counselors(CBLE)Aug 17–18, 2026May 19, 2026Jul 20, 2026Aug 24, 2026
Psychologists(CBLE)Aug 19–20, 2026May 21, 2026Jul 20, 2026Aug 27, 2026
PsychometriciansAug 19–20, 2026May 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026Aug 27, 2026
Sanitary Engineers (2nd exam)(CBLE)Aug 24–26, 2026May 26, 2026Jul 27, 2026Aug 28, 2026
Nurses (PNLE, 2nd exam)Aug 29–30, 2026May 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Foreign Medical Professionals(CBLE, NCR only)Sep 1–2, 2026Jun 1, 2026Aug 3, 2026Sep 3, 2026
Librarians(CBLE)Sep 3–4, 2026Jun 5, 2026Aug 4, 2026Sep 8, 2026
Registered Electrical Engineers (2nd exam)Sep 5–6, 2026Jun 5, 2026Aug 6, 2026Sep 10, 2026
Registered Master Electricians (2nd exam)Sep 7, 2026Jun 5, 2026Aug 6, 2026Sep 10, 2026
Real Estate Consultants (Written)Sep 8, 2026Jun 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026Oct 9, 2026
Social WorkersSep 9–11, 2026Jun 11, 2026Aug 12, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Professional Teachers (LET / BLEPT, 2nd exam)Sep 20, 2026 (Sun)May 22, 2026Jul 23, 2026Nov 27, 2026
Geodetic Engineers(CBLE)Sep 23–24, 2026Jun 25, 2026Aug 27, 2026Sep 28, 2026
Civil Engineers (2nd exam)Sep 26–27, 2026Jun 11, 2026Aug 12, 2026Oct 2, 2026
Ocular Pharmacologists(CBLE)Sep 28, 2026Jun 30, 2026Aug 31, 2026Oct 15, 2026
Optometrists (Written)(CBLE)Sep 28–30, 2026Jun 30, 2026Aug 31, 2026Oct 15, 2026
Fisheries ProfessionalsOct 1–2, 2026Jul 3, 2026Sep 1, 2026Oct 6, 2026
Physicians (PLE, 2nd exam)Oct 3–4 & 10–11, 2026Jul 3, 2026Sep 3, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Real Estate Consultants (Revalida, 2nd exam)(NCR only)Oct 5–7, 2026Jun 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026Oct 9, 2026
Optometrists (Practical)(NCR only)Oct 5–9 & 12, 2026Jun 30, 2026Aug 31, 2026Oct 15, 2026
Naval Architects(CBLE, NCR only)Oct 5–7, 2026Jul 7, 2026Sep 7, 2026Oct 12, 2026
Professional ForestersOct 8–9, 2026Jul 10, 2026Sep 8, 2026Oct 13, 2026
Chemical TechniciansOct 12, 2026Jul 16, 2026Sep 14, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Chemists(CBLE)Oct 13–14, 2026Jul 14, 2026Sep 14, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Pharmacists (2nd exam)Oct 15–16, 2026Jul 31, 2026Sep 29, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Electronics Engineers (2nd exam)Oct 17–18, 2026Jul 17, 2026Sep 17, 2026Oct 23, 2026
Electronics Technicians (2nd exam)Oct 19, 2026Jul 17, 2026Sep 17, 2026Oct 23, 2026
Metallurgical Engineers(CBLE)Oct 20–22, 2026Jul 22, 2026Sep 21, 2026Oct 26, 2026
Mining Engineers(CBLE)Oct 20–22, 2026Jul 22, 2026Sep 21, 2026Oct 26, 2026
Certified Public Accountants (CPALE, 2nd exam)Oct 24–26, 2026Jul 10, 2026Sep 9, 2026Nov 3, 2026
Veterinarians(CBLE)Nov 4–6, 2026Aug 6, 2026Oct 5, 2026Nov 10, 2026
Midwives (2nd exam)Nov 7–8, 2026Aug 7, 2026Oct 8, 2026Nov 11, 2026
Aeronautical Engineers(CBLE)Nov 9–11, 2026Aug 11, 2026Oct 12, 2026Nov 13, 2026
Nutritionist-Dietitians(CBLE)Nov 12–13, 2026Aug 14, 2026Oct 13, 2026Nov 17, 2026
Chemical Engineers (2nd exam)(CBLE)Nov 14–16, 2026Aug 14, 2026Oct 15, 2026Nov 18, 2026
Customs BrokersNov 17–18, 2026Aug 19, 2026Oct 19, 2026Nov 23, 2026
Agricultural & Biosystems EngineersNov 19–20, 2026Aug 21, 2026Oct 20, 2026Nov 24, 2026
Dentists (Written, 2nd exam)Nov 22–24, 2026Aug 24, 2026Oct 23, 2026Dec 14, 2026
Geologists(CBLE, NCR only)Nov 25–27, 2026Aug 27, 2026Oct 26, 2026Dec 2, 2026
Dentists (Practical, 2nd exam)(NCR only)Nov 28 – Dec 5, 2026Aug 24, 2026Oct 23, 2026Dec 14, 2026
Speech-Language Pathologists (2nd exam)(CBLE)Nov 29–30, 2026Aug 24, 2026Oct 20, 2026Dec 3, 2026
AgriculturistsDec 1–3, 2026Sep 2, 2026Nov 3, 2026Dec 10, 2026
Occupational Therapists (2nd exam)(CBLE)Dec 4, 2026Sep 4, 2026Nov 4, 2026Dec 7, 2026
Physical Therapists (2nd exam)Dec 5–6, 2026Sep 4, 2026Nov 4, 2026Dec 9, 2026
Dental Technologists (Written)(CBLE, NCR only)Dec 7, 2026Sep 8, 2026Nov 9, 2026Dec 14, 2026
Dental Technologists (Practical)(NCR only)Dec 8–9, 2026Sep 8, 2026Nov 9, 2026Dec 14, 2026
Radiologic TechnologistsDec 10–11, 2026Sep 11, 2026Nov 10, 2026Dec 16, 2026
X-Ray Technologists(CBLE)Dec 10–11, 2026Sep 11, 2026Nov 10, 2026Dec 16, 2026

How to Use This Schedule

  • Application window: file through PRC's LERIS portal between the opening date and the deadline. Deadlines falling on weekends or holidays move to the next working day.
  • Exam dates: multi-day entries mean the exam spans several days; "CBLE" marks computer-based licensure examinations.
  • Results (target): the target release dates printed in the resolution — actual releases are announced on prc.gov.ph.
  • SPLE: Special Professional Licensure Examinations for OFWs abroad are scheduled by separate PRC issuances and are not in this table.
  • Marine officers: Marine Deck/Engine licensure moved from PRC to MARINA in 2014 and is not part of the PRC calendar.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the nursing board exam (PNLE) in 2026?

The 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination has two rounds: February 26–27, 2026 (applications closed January 27, 2026) and August 29–30, 2026 (application deadline July 15, 2026). Results are targeted about three weeks after each exam.

When is the LET (teachers board exam) in 2026?

The Professional Teachers licensure exam (LET/BLEPT) is scheduled for March 15, 2026 (deadline February 3, 2026) and September 20, 2026 (deadline July 23, 2026), both Sundays, administered by PRC nationwide.

How do I apply for a PRC board exam?

File online through LERIS (the PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System) at online.prc.gov.ph within the application window, upload your documents, pay the fee, and book your appointment. Applications after the deadline are not accepted except in justifiable cases defined by PRC rules.

When is the criminology board exam in 2026?

The Criminologists Licensure Examination runs February 4–6, 2026 (deadline December 29, 2025) and August 1–3, 2026 (deadline June 17, 2026), in NCR and 28 provincial testing centers.

Are the result dates in this table official?

They are the target release dates printed in PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025. PRC describes them as targets, not guarantees — actual release can move. Always check prc.gov.ph for the official results announcement.

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