February 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam Results
The
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that out of 32,151 examinees,
only ##,### passed the February 2026 Criminology Licensure
Examination (CLE) given by the Board of Criminology in thirty (30) testing
centers all over the Philippines.
The licensure exam was
administered under the strict supervision of the Board of Criminology, chaired
by Ramil G. Gabao, with members Warren M. Corpuz and Lani
T. Palmones.
TESTING CENTERS FOR THE FEBRUARY 2026 CLE
Aspiring criminologists
took the board exam in thirty (30) different testing locations nationwide to
ensure accessibility and convenience. These included:
Luzon: National
Capital Region (NCR), Baguio, Calapan, Legazpi, Lucena, Palawan, Pampanga,
Rosales, Tuguegarao, Bayambang, Cauayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Lipa
(Batangas), Naga, Nueva Vizcaya
Visayas: Cebu, Iloilo, Tacloban, Bacolod, Bohol, Catarman, Dumaguete, Romblon
Mindanao: Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Koronadal, Pagadian, Zamboanga, Kidapawan
February 2026 CLE: Top 10 Passers (Topnotchers)
The PRC also recognizes
the exceptional performance of the examinees who secured the ten highest places
in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination. These individuals
have set a benchmark for excellence in the field.
(The list of top 10
examinees will be displayed here immediately upon official PRC release.)
Roll of Successful
Examinees in the
LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR
CRIMINOLOGISTS
Held on FEBRUARY 4, 2026
& FF. DAYS
Released on MARCH 2–13, 2026
Seq. No. Name
February 2026 CLE Exam Coverage
The Criminology Licensure
Examination covers six major subject areas with corresponding weight
percentages. Below is the complete breakdown:
1. 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)
2. 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
Formation 1 – Nationalism and Patriotism
- Character
Formation 2 – Leadership, Decision Making, Management and Administration
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Correctional
Administration (10%)
- Institutional
Correction
- Non-Institutional
Correction
- Therapeutic
Modalities
February 2026 CLE Passing Score & Deferment Rules
To pass the February 2026
Criminology Licensure Exam, an examinee needs to achieve a weighted
average of at least 75%, with no grade falling below 60% in
any subject.
Important Rules to
Remember:
|
Scenario |
Outcome |
|
Average
75%+ but below 60% in 1-2 subjects |
Deferred – Must retake failed subject(s) only |
|
Fails
3 or more subjects |
Failed – Must retake entire exam |
|
Deferred
examinee retake |
Must score
at least 80% in
failed subject(s) |
|
Retake
period |
Within two years from
original exam date |
If deferred examinees do
not retake the exam within two years or fail to meet the 80% passing mark, they
will have to retake all board subjects.
How to Check Your CLE Board Rating Result
The board rating for the
February 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE) can be accessed through the
official online verification portal.
Steps to check your
rating:
1. Go
to the official PRC website: www.prc.gov.ph
2. Click
on “Verification of Rating” or “Online Services”
3. Select “Criminology” and enter your examinee number and birthdate
4. Click “Submit” to view your individual ratings
Online Registration Guide for New Criminologists (Starting April 2026)
In a significant update for new passers, the registration process for obtaining a Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be fully online starting April 2026.
Step-by-Step Online
Registration Process:
1. Visit the
official PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph
2. Navigate to
the “Initial Registration” section
3. Follow the
instructions for online appointment and data entry
4. Upload required
documents (if applicable)
5. Pay the registration fees online
6. Schedule your appointment for claiming your PRC ID
Required Documents for Online Registration
Prepare the following documents for a smooth registration experience:
|
Document |
Notes |
|
Downloaded and completed
Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal) |
Must be printed and
notarized |
|
Notice of Admission |
For identification
purposes only |
|
Two passport-sized
photos |
Colored, white
background, with complete name tag |
|
Two sets of documentary
stamps |
Available at post
offices or online |
|
One short brown envelope |
For document submission |
Reminder: Be
sure to complete the online process and prepare all required documents for a
smooth registration experience.