February 2026 PNLE Results: 44.24% Passing Rate Recorded
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released the February 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE) results on Friday, March 6, 2026 — five (5) working days after the last day of examination.
📊 Examination Statistics
| Metric | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Examinees | 8,162 |
| Passers | 3,611 |
| Passing Rate | 44.24% |
This is notably lower than the November 2025 passing rate of 90.04%, which is typical of the February/May cycle that traditionally draws a smaller and more diverse examinee pool compared to the November batch.
📅 Examination Schedule
The examinations were administered on February 26–27, 2026 across multiple testing centers nationwide.
👩⚕️ Board of Nursing
The examination was administered under the supervision of:
- Chairman: Hon. Elsie A. Tee
- Members: Hon. Elizabeth C. Lagrito, Hon. Zenaida C. Gagno, Hon. Marylou B. Ong, Hon. Merle L. Salvani, Hon. Leah Primitiva S. Paquiz, Hon. Carmelita C. Divinagracia
📝 Initial Registration & Oath-Taking
Online registration for new passers is scheduled to begin on April 13, 2026.
Requirements for Registration:
- Notice of Admission (NOA) – for identification purposes only
- Downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
- 2 passport-sized photos (colored, white background, with complete name tag)
- 2 sets of documentary stamps
- 1 short brown envelope
Successful examinees must complete their registration in person and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. Those who cannot attend the face-to-face mass oath-taking may opt for virtual oath-taking or request a special oath-taking. Online registrations for oath-taking close five (5) calendar days before the scheduled date.
📚 Examination Coverage
The February 2026 PNLE covered competencies in the following areas, divided into five (5) test parts:
- Nursing Practice I – Community Health Nursing
- Nursing Practice II – Care of Healthy/At-Risk Mother and Child
- Nursing Practice III – Care of Clients with Problems in Surgery, Oxygenation, Fluid and Electrolytes, Infectious, Inflammatory and Immunologic Response, Cellular Aberrations (Acute and Chronic)
- Nursing Practice IV – Care of Clients with Problems in Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, Metabolism, and Endocrine; Perception and Coordination (Acute and Chronic)
- Nursing Practice V – Care of Clients with Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior (Acute and Chronic); Care of Clients with Life Threatening Condition, Acutely Ill/Multi-Organ Problems, High Acuity and Emergency Situations
📈 Historical Passing Rates
| Examination | Examinees | Passers | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8,162 | 3,611 | 44.24% |
| November 2025 | 45,192 | 40,692 | 90.04% |
| May 2025 | 10,770 | 6,935 | 64.39% |
| November 2024 | 34,534 | 29,349 | 84.99% |
| May 2024 | 11,116 | 7,749 | 69.71% |
🔗 Sources
Congratulations to all the new Registered Nurses! 🎉