Updated November 10, 2026. The Veterinarians Licensure Examination is a computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Veterinary Medicine. PRC released the November 2026 results on November 9, 2026 (one working day after the last exam day, ahead of the November 10 target): 1,083 of 1,503 examinees passed (72.06%). Michela Nicole Liwanag Rivera of Central Luzon State University topped the board with 92.50%. Online registration for the professional ID and certificate of registration starts December 7, 2026. The oath-taking date has not been announced. PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the next exam date is not official yet. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, who can take the exam, PRC requirements and fees, exam subjects, the passing rule and how to apply through LERIS.
Veterinarian Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | November 2026 Veterinarians CBLE |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) |
| Exam dates | November 4, 5 and 6, 2026 (Wednesday to Friday) |
| Application opening | August 6, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | October 5, 2026 (already passed) |
| Testing centers | NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales and Tuguegarao |
| Target results release | November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Actual results release | November 9, 2026 (1 working day after the last exam day) |
| Results | 1,083 out of 1,503 passed (72.06%) |
| Topnotcher | Michela Nicole Liwanag Rivera, Central Luzon State University, 92.50% |
| Registration | Starting December 7, 2026 (online) |
| Oath-taking | To be announced |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of licensure examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). The filing period closed on October 5, 2026, so only applicants who already filed and hold a Notice of Admission (NOA) can take the November 2026 exam. Check your room and building assignment on PRC’s Room Assignment page a few days before the exam. For all other 2026 exams, see our PRC board exam schedule.
Who Can Take the Exam
Under Section 15 of Republic Act No. 9268, the Philippine Veterinary Medicine Act of 2004, an applicant must show the Board that they:
- Are a citizen of the Philippines, or a foreigner whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice of veterinary medicine
- Are in good health, of good moral character and of sound mind
- Have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense involving moral turpitude
- Hold a Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a college of veterinary medicine recognized and accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
PRC Requirements for Veterinarians
Prepare the following documents and verify the current checklist with PRC before filing:
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
- Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Valid NBI Clearance (for both first-time takers and repeaters)
- Application fee: ₱900.00 for the complete exam, or ₱450.00 for conditioned or removal examinees
Under PRC Commission Resolution No. 1935 (s. 2024), repeaters no longer need to file in person or resubmit their TOR and PSA Birth Certificate if they took a PRC exam from 2012 onward, use the exact same name, are taking the same exam for the same course, and have a photo on file from an earlier application. See PRC’s List of Requirements for details. Requirements can change, so check PRC’s list again before you file.
Veterinarian Board Exam Subjects
Starting with the November 2026 exam, PRC gives nine subjects over three days. Veterinary Surgery is now a separate subject worth 10%, and Veterinary Medicine is weighted 14% on its own. This is the order and relative weight of each subject, per PRC’s advisory on adjustments in the order of subjects (posted September 25, 2026) and the November 2026 Veterinarians exam program (PDF):
| Day | Time | Subject | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Nov 4) | 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Veterinary Anatomy | 10% |
| Day 1 (Nov 4) | 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Veterinary Pharmacology | 10% |
| Day 1 (Nov 4) | 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | Veterinary Medicine | 14% |
| Day 2 (Nov 5) | 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Veterinary Zootechnics | 12% |
| Day 2 (Nov 5) | 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Veterinary Physiology | 10% |
| Day 2 (Nov 5) | 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | Veterinary Pathology | 10% |
| Day 3 (Nov 6) | 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | Veterinary Parasitology | 10% |
| Day 3 (Nov 6) | 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health | 14% |
| Day 3 (Nov 6) | 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | Veterinary Surgery | 10% |
This replaces the older grouping under Section 14 of R.A. 9268, which listed Surgery as part of Veterinary Medicine. Always follow the official exam program and the instructions in your NOA. PRC posts exam programs on its Downloads page.
Passing Rule
Under Section 17 of R.A. 9268, you pass if you get a weighted average of at least 75% with no rating below 60% in any subject. If your average is 75% or higher but you got below 60% in a subject, you may retake only those subjects. If you still don’t reach 75% in the retaken subject or subjects, the exam counts as failed and you must take all subjects again in the next exam.
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 Veterinarians.
- Pick your exam date and testing center from the available slots.
- Pay the ₱900 application fee (₱450 for conditioned or removal examinees) through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Submit your documents at your PRC appointment within the filing period, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
Filing for the November 2026 exam is closed. Use these steps for the next exam once PRC opens its filing period.
Previous Veterinarian Board Exam Results
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,083 / 1,503 | 72.06% | November 9, 2026 |
| October 2025 | 1,108 / 1,433 | 77.32% | October 29, 2025 |
Sources: The Summit Express November 2026 VLE results and prcboard.com (1,083/1,503, 72.06%), and The Summit Express October 2025 VLE results. The November 2026 results came out one working day after the last exam day, ahead of PRC’s November 10 target. Top-performing schools with 100 or more examinees and at least 80% passing: University of the Philippines–Los Baños (115/119, 96.64%) and Central Luzon State University (130/147, 88.44%).
What’s Next
The November 2026 results are out: 1,083 of 1,503 examinees (72.06%) passed, released November 9, 2026. See the full list of passers, top 10 and performance of schools on our Veterinarian Board Exam Results page. Online registration starts December 7, 2026. The oath-taking schedule has not been announced. PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the next exam date is not official yet. We will update this guide when PRC posts the 2027 dates.
Related Pages
For past results, see our Veterinarian Board Exam Results page, the Veterinary board exam topnotchers and the top schools in the Veterinary board exam.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025 (PDF), PRC List of Requirements, Republic Act No. 9268 (Philippine Veterinary Medicine Act of 2004), The Summit Express October 2025 results coverage, The Summit Express November 2026 VLE results, prcboard.com November 2026 VLE results. Updated November 10, 2026.
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