Updated October 2026. This evergreen guide covers the Licensure Examination for Criminologists (CLE), its 2026 schedule, eligibility, PRC LERIS application, examination subjects, results and initial registration. All 2026 examination filing windows listed below have closed. For the next examination cycle, consult PRC’s newest calendar rather than reusing a previous year’s dates.
Official 2026 examination schedule and filing deadlines
| Exam | Filing opens | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 4–6, 2026 (local rescheduling applied) | November 11, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| August 1–3, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of examination. Testing centers and exam arrangements are subject to PRC resolutions and advisories. The August examination was conducted in 32 testing centers, including additional centers designated by PRC resolutions. Check your individual Notice of Admission and official room assignment for the assigned venue. The calendar’s target result date is a planning estimate, not confirmation that results have been released.
Latest confirmed 2026 results and registration
16,952 of 29,452 examinees passed the August 2026 CLE. PRC’s official results notice confirms that initial online registration for the issuance of the professional ID and certificate begins October 12, 2026. Registration requires a screenshot of the system-generated registration form and a valid government-issued ID; successful examinees must register personally and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. PRC said the oathtaking schedule would be announced later in this results notice; consult newer official PRC announcements for any subsequent date. Official PRC results, passers, topnotchers and school performance. Do not treat a target result date as an actual release date.
Qualifications and eligibility
A recognized criminology degree and compliance with the Professional Criminologists Association and PRC Board of Criminology eligibility and documentary rules applicable to the applicant.
Applicants should verify their eligibility directly with the PRC and the relevant Professional Regulatory Board, especially for repeaters, foreign graduates, name discrepancies or alternative qualification pathways. Requirements can differ by applicant category.
Documents and application requirements
- Create or sign in to a PRC LERIS account at online.prc.gov.ph.
- Choose the correct examination and appointment location, complete the application and pay the current assessed fee through an available official payment channel.
- Prepare the PRC-required identification, academic records (including TOR with required remarks), civil-registry documents when applicable, and any profession-specific supporting papers shown in the current PRC checklist.
- Attend the appointment and submit supporting documents by the applicable filing deadline. Check the official Notice of Admission (NOA) and examination program.
Document formats, payment options, repeat-examinee rules and other requirements are controlled by PRC’s current instructions. Do not rely on an old checklist without checking the current LERIS and PRC advisories.
Examination subjects and coverage
Criminal Jurisprudence, Procedure and Evidence (20%); Law Enforcement Administration (20%); Criminalistics (20%); Crime Detection and Investigation (15%); Sociology of Crimes and Ethics (15%); Correctional Administration (10%). Confirm the applicable PRC examination program before preparing.
The applicable PRC examination program, syllabus and Board notices take precedence over summaries. Review your examination program for reporting time, permitted calculators, identification and prohibited items.
Testing centers, room assignments and exam-day reminders
Testing centers in the annual PRC calendar are proposed or designated examination locations; your actual building and room are determined by the official room assignment and NOA. Confirm any last-minute venue changes, bring the required NOA and valid identification, and follow the PRC general instructions and profession-specific exam program.
Results, passers, topnotchers and school rankings
Read the official PRC results announcement for the complete successful-examinee list, top placers, and performance of schools. NewsToGov preserves separate historical result posts rather than overwriting previous batches.
Initial registration and oathtaking
For the latest batch, initial registration begins October 12, 2026. Use LERIS for an available appointment and consult PRC notices for oathtaking details. Initial registration and oathtaking are separate steps; never assume that a result release automatically establishes an oath-taking date.
Official sources and related NewsToGov guides
- PRC official 2026 examination calendar
- PRC official 2026 results and registration notice
- PRC LERIS application and registration portal
- NewsToGov PRC annual schedule hub
- NewsToGov PRC online registration guide
Editorial note: This guide is updated as official information becomes available. Historical schedules and results remain in separate archives. Dates marked as target dates on the PRC calendar are not confirmed result announcements.
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