PNLE RESULTS — The full results of November 2025 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 Wednesday, November 26, 2025, fifteen (15) working days after the last day of exam.
As announced, 40,692 out of 45,192 (90.04%) passed the November 2025 PNLE.
The results of examinations with respect to six (6) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.
PRC conducted the second regular PNLE this year on November 4 and 5, 2025 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Davao, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Cabanatuan, and Ilocos Sur.
Meanwhile, the NLE in Cebu, Iloilo, and Tacloban was rescheduled to November 6 and 7, 2025 due to Typhoon “Tino”.
November 2025 PNLE Results Summary
The members of the Board of Nursing who gave the licensure examination are Hon. Elsie A. Tee, Chairman; Hon. Elizabeth C. Lagrito, Hon. Zenaida C. Gagno, Hon. Marylou B. Ong, Hon. Merle L. Salvani, Hon. Leah Primitiva S. Paquiz and Hon. Carmelita C. Divinagracia Members.
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
PHILIPPINE NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION – All Regions
Held on NOVEMBER 5-7 2025
Released on NOVEMBER 26, 2025
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the November 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) are the following:
The top performing schools in the November 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024:
The performance of schools in the November 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Exam (PNLE) in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) “To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation” is as follows:
Release of Results
Exclusive Update November 27, as of 1:00 AM: The PRC Rating Division told The Summit Express that the results will be posted any time soon. “Malapit na. Ongoing na ang signatures ng Board. Kindly wait for the results.”
Exclusive Update November 26, 2025 as of 9:00 AM: The PRC Rating Division told The Summit Express that the November 2025 PNLE results will be released today.
According to PRC, the Board of Nursing (BoN) is currently convened for the final deliberation and validation of the nursing board exam results.
“Yes po, tatapusin po nila ‘yun today. Possible by afternoon,” PRC said.
According to PRC Resolution No. 1927 series of 2024, the November 2025 Nurses Licensure Exam (NLE) results will be released on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, or within twelve (12) working days.
However, results may be released ahead of the target or on later date without prior notice.
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: Starting December 23, 2025
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
- downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- notice of admission (for identification only)
- 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
- 2 sets of documentary stamps
- 1 piece short brown envelope
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 the May 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE), the PRC released the results within five (5) working days. A total of 6,935 out of 10,770 examinees passed. Angelica Ferrer Dator of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)-Lucban clinched the top spot with a rating of 90.00%.
For the November 2024 PNLE, the PRC announced the results after fourteen (14) working days. Out of 34,534 examinees, 29,349 successfully passed. Chariemae Nuñez Cañazares of Cebu Normal University emerged as the topnotcher with a score of 92.60%.
Meanwhile, in the May 2024 PNLE, results were released just four (4) working days after the examination. A total of 7,749 out of 11,116 examinees passed. Abigail Escueta Cayanan of St. Jude College-Dasmariñas, Cavite Inc. led the batch with a 92.60% rating.
In the November 2023 PNLE, the PRC posted the results in fourteen (14) working days. Of the 32,203 examinees, 25,761 successfully passed. Two examinees shared the highest rank: Aristotle Calayan Castronuevo from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Cris Vinz Corpuz Tomboc from West Visayas State University – La Paz, both scoring 91.00%.
Here’s the statistics of previous Nursing Board Exam results:
Exam Date
Total Examinees
Total Passers
Passing Rate
Days before results release
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.
