CLE Results August 2026: Complete List of Passers, Topnotchers & Performance of Schools
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released the Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) results on September 1, 2026.
A total of 16,952 out of 29,452 examinees (57.56%) successfully passed the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam. The exam was held on August 1–3, 2026 across 32 testing centers nationwide.
📌 Results at a Glance
Exam Dates
August 1–3, 2026
Release Date
September 1, 2026
Registration Starts
October 12, 2026
Board Chairman
Hon. Ramil G. Gabao
🏆 Top 10 Examinees
The official list of topnotchers for the August 2026 CLE will be posted here once released by the PRC.
🎓 Performance of Schools
The top-performing schools and overall performance ratings will be updated here. Stay tuned!
📋 Complete List of Passers
Browse the successful examinees by alphabetical range:
The complete list of passers will be published here once the official PRC data is available.
📍 Testing Centers
The August 2026 CLE was administered in the following locations:
👥 Board of Criminology
📈 CLE Results in Previous Years
A quick look at the Criminology Licensure Exam performance over the years.
| Month of Exam | Examinees | Passers | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29,452 | 16,952 | 57.56% |
| February 2026 | 45,936 | 30,320 | 66.00% |
| August 2025 | 25,410 | 13,074 | 51.45% |
| February 2025 | 36,768 | 22,245 | 60.50% |
| July 2024 | 22,539 | 11,121 | 49.34% |
| February 2024 | 32,495 | 15,684 | 48.27% |
| August 2023 | 17,576 | 5,743 | 32.68% |
| April 2023 | 13,000 | 4,139 | 31.84% |
| December 2022 | 33,489 | 11,098 | 33.14% |
| June 2022 | 41,913 | 12,698 | 30.30% |
| December 2021 | 33,983 | 11,610 | 34.16% |
| November 2019 | 43,512 | 19,191 | 44.11% |
| June 2019 | 20,797 | 7,998 | 38.46% |
| December 2018 | 41,341 | 14,324 | 34.65% |
| June 2018 | 21,894 | 7,307 | 33.37% |
| December 2017 | 36,516 | 13,025 | 35.67% |
| June 2017 | 20,819 | 5,202 | 24.99% |
🔍 How to Verify Your Rating Online
Online access to verify your Criminology licensure exam rating will be available within a few days after the results are posted. Simply head to the official PRC Verification of Rating page and provide the following:
- Examination name
- Examination date
- Application number
- First name
- Last name
- Birthdate
📝 Registration Schedule & Requirements
Prepare the following requirements for initial registration:
- Notice of Admission (NOA) — for identification purposes only
- Completed Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
- Two (2) passport-sized ID photos on a white background with complete name tag
- Two (2) sets of documentary stamps
- One (1) short brown envelope
🎉 Oath-Taking Ceremonies
The dates and venues for the oath-taking of new successful examinees will be announced by the PRC after the release of the results.
🏛️ Face-to-Face Mass Oath-Taking
Register no later than noon on the day before the oath-taking date at online.prc.gov.ph.
💻 Virtual Oath-Taking
Those who cannot attend may opt for virtual or special oath-taking. Select "e-OATH" as the transaction when scheduling.
- Online registration closes five (5) calendar days before the online oath-taking day.
- Print the "Oath of Professional" form from the PRC official website.
- After oath-taking, proceed with Initial Registration via online appointment.
📞 Contact the PRC
For inquiries or clarification, reach out to the Licensure Office:
🔔 Stay Updated
Follow these channels for the latest and most trustworthy CLE updates:
🎊 Congratulations, New Registered Criminologists!
Your hard work, late nights, and dedication have finally paid off. Welcome to the profession, RCrims!
