Exam Results

August 2025 Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE) Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that out of 25,410 examinees, only 13,074 (51.47%) passed the August 2025 Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE) given by the Board of Criminology in tweny-nine (29) testing centers.

The three-day CLE examination was conducted by the Professional Board of Criminology on August 1, 2, and 3, 2025, in different testing centers in National Capital Region (NCR), Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Catarman, Cauayan, Dumaguete, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos  Sur, Kidapawan, Oroquieta, Romblon, and Valencia

The said exam, chaired by Atty. Ramil G. Gabao and composed of members Warren M. Corpuz and Lani T. Palmones, administered the examination.

Here are the successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the August 2025 Licensure Exam for Criminologists:

Roll of Successful Examinees in the

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGISTS

Held on AUGUST 1, 2025 & FF. DAYS

Released on SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Seq. No. Name

AUGUST 2025 CLE EXAM COVERAGE

Friday, August 1, 2025

Criminal Law and Jurisprudence (20%) – Introduction to Philippine Criminal Justice System (CLJ 1), Human Rights Education (CLJ 2), Criminal Law (Book 1) (CLJ 3), Criminal Law (Book 2) (CLJ 4), Criminal Evidence (CLJ 5), Criminal Procedure and Court Testimony (CLJ 6)

Law Enforcement Administration (15%) – Law Enforcement Organization and Administration (Inter-Agency Approach), Comparative Models in Policing, Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts, Law Enforcement Operations and Planning with Crime Mapping, Character Formation1 – Nationalism and Patriotism, Character Formation 2 – Leadership, Decision Making, Management and Administration

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Crime Detection and Investigation (20%) – Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence, Specialized Crime Investigation 1 with Legal Medicine, Specialized Crime Investigation 2 with Interview and Interrogation, Traffic Management and Accident Investigation with Driving, Fire Protection and Arson Investigation, Vice and Drug Education and Control, Technical Writing 1 and 2 (Legal forms and Police Report writing), Introduction to Cybercrime and Environmental Laws

Forensic Science (15%) – Personal Identification Techniques, Forensic Photography, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Questioned Documents Examination, Lie Detection Techniques, Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Report Writing and Laboratory Safety

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Criminology (20%) – Introduction to Criminology, Theories of Crime Causation, Human Behavior and Victimology, Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards, Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, Dispute Resolution and Crisis/Incident Management, Criminological Research 1 and 2

Correctional Administration (10%) – Institutional Correction, Non-Institutional Correction, Therapeutic Modalities

AUGUST 2025 CLE PASSING SCORE

To pass the August 2025 Criminology Licensure Exam, an examinee needs to achieve a weighted average of at least 75%, with no grade falling below 60% in any subject.

If an examinee reaches the 75% average but scores below 60% in one or more subjects, their results will be deferred. This means they will need to retake the failed subject(s).

Deferred examinees have one chance to retake the examination within two years from the original exam date. To pass, they must score at least 80% in the subject they previously failed.

If they don’t retake the exam within two years or fail to meet the 80% passing mark, they will have to retake all board subjects. Additionally, if an examinee fails three or more subjects, they are considered to have failed the entire examination.

Starting October 2025, the registration process for obtaining a Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done online. To register, visit www.prc.gov.ph and follow the instructions for initial registration.

When registering, make sure to have the following:

1.    A downloaded and completed Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)

2.    Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only)

3.    Two passport-sized photos (colored, white background, with a complete name tag)

4.    Two sets of documentary stamps

5.    One short brown envelope

HOW TO CHECK YOUR CLE BOARD RATING

The board rating for the August 2025 Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE) can be accessed through verification portal.