Updated October 17, 2026. The Geologists Licensure Examination is a computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Geology. The next exam is on November 25, 26 and 27, 2026 in NCR, and the deadline for filing applications is October 26, 2026. PRC targets the release of results on December 2, 2026. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, who can take the exam, PRC requirements and fees, the exam subjects, the passing rule and how to apply through LERIS.
Geologist Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | November 2026 Geologists CBLE |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) |
| Exam dates | November 25, 26 and 27, 2026 (Wednesday to Friday) |
| Application opening | August 27, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | October 26, 2026 (Monday) |
| Testing center | NCR |
| Target results release | December 2, 2026 (Wednesday) |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of licensure examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). Filing is still open, so file early to get a slot before October 26. After filing, check your room and building assignment on PRC’s Room Assignment page a few days before the exam.
Who Can Take the Exam
Under Section 17 of Republic Act No. 10166, the Geology Profession Act of 2012, an applicant must be:
- A citizen of the Philippines, or a foreign citizen whose country has a reciprocity agreement with the Philippines
- A graduate of a school recognized by the government with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Master of Science in Geology, or an equivalent degree
- Of good moral character
- Not convicted by a court of an offense involving moral turpitude
Section 26 of the same law exempts holders of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology, or an equivalent degree in a specialized branch of geology, from the exam upon evaluation of the Board. They still register the same way as those who pass the exam.
PRC Requirements for Geologists
PRC’s Geologist requirements page and Board of Geology Resolution No. 01, s. 2022 list these documents:
First-time takers
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Certificate/Contract (for married female applicants)
- Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- NBI Clearance, valid for at least 6 months as of the date you file your application
- College diploma
- Latest Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
Repeaters
- NBI Clearance, valid for at least 6 months as of the date you file your application
Foreign applicants also need a copy of the law, treaty or agreement proving reciprocity for the practice of geology under Section 33 of R.A. 10166, a copy of their passport data page, and a Certificate of Good Moral Character from an employer, school or other authority acceptable to the Board. Foreign documents must be authenticated or apostilled, as stated in PRC’s list of requirements.
The examination fee for degree holders is ₱900, based on PRC’s frequently asked questions. Requirements and fees can change, so check PRC’s list again before you file.
Exam Subjects
Section 16 of R.A. 10166 says the exam covers, but is not limited to, three subjects:
- General Geology
- Petrology and Mineralogy
- Applied Geology
The Board of Geology may revise the subjects and syllabi with PRC’s approval. Follow the official November 2026 exam program and the instructions in your Notice of Admission (NOA). PRC posts exam programs on its Downloads page.
Passing Rule
Under Section 19 of R.A. 10166, you pass the Geologists Licensure Examination if you get a general weighted average of at least 70% and no rating below 50% in any subject.
How to Apply Through PRC LERIS
- Go to PRC Online Services (LERIS) and sign in or create an account.
- Choose the examination application and select Geologists.
- Pick the November 2026 exam and the NCR testing center from the available slots.
- Pay the ₱900 examination fee through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Submit your documents at your PRC appointment on or before October 26, 2026, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
Past Geologist Board Exam Passing Rates
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 191 / 296 | 64.53% |
| November 2024 | 236 / 349 | 67.62% |
| November 2023 | 165 / 351 | 47.01% |
| November 2022 | 154 / 306 | 50.33% |
| December 2021 | 79 / 142 | 55.63% |
Sources: PRC announcement of the November 2025 results and The Summit Express. In each of these exams, PRC released the results on the last day of the exam. In November 2025, the results came out on November 26, 2025, the third and final exam day.
What’s Next
The November 2026 exam runs from November 25 to 27, 2026. PRC targets the release of results on December 2, 2026, but because this is a computer-based exam and past results came out on the last exam day, the results may come out as early as November 27, 2026. We will publish the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools on newstogov.com once PRC releases them. PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the exam date after November 2026 is not official yet.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025 (PDF), PRC Geologist requirements page, Board of Geology Resolution No. 01, s. 2022 (PDF), PRC list of requirements, PRC FAQs on examination fees (PDF), Republic Act No. 10166 (Geology Profession Act of 2012), PRC November 2025 Geologists results announcement, The Summit Express November 2025 results coverage. Updated October 17, 2026.
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