In a move closely watched by aspiring professionals across the nation, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has officially released the Schedule of Licensure Examinations for 2025, as detailed in PRC Resolution No. 1927, Series of 2024. The calendar outlines the complete timeline for all licensure-related activities—ranging from the opening of online application processing and deadlines for filing, to practical and professional upgrading examinations, Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE), and target dates for release of exam results.
The resolution was issued under the authority of Republic Act No. 8981, specifically Section 7 (d), which mandates the PRC to determine and fix the places and dates of professional licensure examinations. This comprehensive schedule serves as a roadmap for thousands of graduates and professionals aiming to gain official licensure in their respective fields.
Key Licensure Exams in the 2025 Calendar
The 2025 calendar covers examinations across various disciplines critical to national development and public service. Among the major licensure exams included are:
- Professional Teacher (LET)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE)
- Civil Engineer (CE)
- Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE)
- Physician Licensure Exam
- Medical Technologist (MedTech)
- Architect Licensure Exam
- Mechanical Engineer (ME)
- Electronics Engineer (ECE)
- Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
- Midwifery Licensure Exam
- Dentistry Board Exam
Also highlighted are Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE), which are conducted for Filipino professionals based overseas. These exams follow a separate schedule and are coordinated through Philippine embassies and consulates.
Streamlined Digital Application Process
Continuing its push for efficiency and accessibility, the PRC emphasizes the importance of adhering to deadlines for online application filing through its official Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS). Applicants are urged to process their requirements early to avoid system congestion and ensure compliance with documentary prerequisites.
Target Release Dates of Results
One of the most anticipated aspects of the calendar is the target release dates of examination results, giving examinees and institutions a reliable timeline for planning employment, further education, or residency.
How to Stay Updated
PRC encourages all prospective examinees, educational institutions, and stakeholders to download the official exam schedule via the PRC website and follow their verified social media pages for real-time updates, advisories, and potential adjustments.
With over a hundred scheduled exams across dozens of professions, the 2025 PRC board exam calendar marks another critical year in upholding professional excellence and regulatory standards in the Philippines.
Here’s the schedule of examinations that usually draw massive takers:
1. Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET): March 23, 2025 and September 21, 2025
2. Nurse Licensure Exam (NLE): May 5 and 6, 2025 and November 4 & 5, 2025
3. Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam (CPALE): May 25, 26 and 27, 2025 and October 24, 25 and 26, 2025
4. Criminology Licensure Exam (CLE): February 5, 6 and 7, 2025 and August 1, 2 and 3, 2025
5. Physician Licensure Exam (PLE): March 30, 31, April 6 and 07, 2025 and October 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2025
6. Civil Engineering Licensure Exam (CELE): April 28 and 29, 2025 and September 27 and 28, 2025
The 2025 SPLE for Overseas Filipino Workers will be scheduled according to PRC Resolution No. 2017-1034, following R.A. No. 8981 and Executive Order No. 835. Requests for additional testing centers for other exams must adhere to PRC Resolution No. 1493 (2022).
For the full calendar and complete schedule of deadlines, visit the PRC official website at www.prc.gov.ph.
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