Status (updated October 14, 2026): The results of the September–October 2026 Optometrist Licensure Examination (OLE) are expected on Thursday, October 15, 2026, according to PRC Resolution No. 2113 s. 2025. That is three (3) working days after the last day of exams. PRC can release results earlier or later than the target date, so check this page again for updates.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) gave the written exam in Manila, Cebu, and Davao on September 28–30, 2026. The practical exam followed in Manila on October 5–9 and 12, 2026. The Ocular Pharmacologists Special Certification Licensure Examination (OPSCLE) was held on September 28, 2026.
The Board of Optometry for this exam is Dr. Christine S. Rodriguez (Chairperson), with members Dr. Fides F. Masanga, Dr. Irene Christine C. Peliño, Dr. Bernardita A. Garcia, and Dr. Mario T. Flores, Jr. (inhibited).
This page is updated every exam season. It will carry the complete list of passers, the top 10 examinees, and the performance of schools once PRC releases them.
Optometrist Licensure Exam Passers October 2026
The official Roll of Successful Examinees in the Optometrist Licensure Examination held on September 28, 2026 and following days is to be updated once PRC releases the results.
Top 10 Optometrist Board Exam October 2026 (Topnotchers)
PRC recognizes the top 10 examinees with the highest ratings in each licensure exam. The October 2026 topnotchers, with their schools and ratings, are to be updated once PRC releases the results.
Top Performing Schools
Under Commission Resolution No. 2017-1058 (C), series of 2017, top performing schools are those with at least 5 passing examinees and an overall passing rate of at least 80%. The October 2026 list is to be updated once PRC releases the results.
Performance of Schools
PRC publishes school performance in alphabetical order under R.A. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000), Section 7 (m), which directs the Commission “to monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation.” The October 2026 data is to be updated once PRC releases the results.
Registration and Oathtaking
Passers register online at www.prc.gov.ph to get their Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration. Bring a screenshot of the system-generated Registration Form and a valid government-issued ID. PRC will announce the registration and oathtaking dates later.
Verification of Ratings
Passers and non-passers can verify their ratings online through PRC’s Verification of Rating service, a few working days after the results come out.
Previous Results
In October 2025, 393 of 415 examinees passed. In October 2024, 297 of 327 passed. Manila Central University–Caloocan City was the top performing school in both years. Results from earlier exams are below.
| Exam Date | Total No. Examinees | Total No. Passers | Passing Rate |
| October 2025 | 415 | 393 | 94.70% |
| October 2024 | 327 | 297 | 90.83% |
| October 2023 | 226 | 153 | 67.70% |
| October 2022 | 285 | 179 | 62.81% |
| July 2019 | 295 | 260 | 88.14% |
| July 2018 | 222 | 188 | 84.68% |
| July 2017 | 169 | 138 | 81.66% |
| July 2016 | 131 | 112 | 85.50% |
| July 2015 | 114 | 105 | 92.11% |
| July 2014 | 118 | 111 | 94.07% |
For the next exam dates, requirements and how to apply, see our Optometrist Board Exam Schedule and Requirements guide.
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