PRC has issued its complete schedule covering the year 2026 to facilitate early preparation for its would-be candidates across professions. Informed through PRC Resolution No. 2113 covering Revalida and major/professional board exams, such as Architecture, Engineering, Education, as well as the Health professions, to mention a few.
The commission reminded that any modifications, on the posted 2026 schedules, will require a formal request to the commission and will only be considered under extreme circumstances granted by the commission. The commission also reiterated to all Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) that the conducted licensure examinations by them should be given full attention since it is the highest order of their responsibilities.
Guidelines and Important Reminders for Examinees
The commission has emphasized to all PRBs that the official schedule should be followed, and that this is aimed at the efficient and streamlined conduct of the examinations for the given year. It is likewise reminded that applicants to comply on all the requirements, and that all documents are to be submitted within the prescribed filing period intended for the applications.
No applications can be submitted outside the LERIS system and applications need to be submitted at least 15 days before the cutoff in order to receive any deadline modifications. The deadlines apply on the day that they are stated, however, deadlines that are on weekends or holidays will apply to the next weekday.
International applicants of the Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) must comply with the relevant provisions of Republic Act 8981, Executive Order No. 835, and other policies of the PRC. Date and location will be announced for SPLE, but only after the information is fully completed.
Complete List of PRC Licensure Exams for Next Year 2026
Below is the complete examination schedule for 2026 provided by the PRC
January 2026
Real Estate Consultants (Revalida): January 12–14
Architects: January 20 and 22
Sanitary Engineers (CBLE): January 26–28
February 2026
Criminologists: February 4–6
Therapists (Respiratory (CBLE): February 9-10
Mechanical Engineers/ Certified Plant Mechanics: February 11-13
Master Plumbers: February 19-20
Graduates of the Nursing program: February 26-27
March 2026
Medical Technologists: March 5–6
Professional Teachers: March 15
Electronics Engineers: March 17-18
Electronics Technicians: March 19
April 2026
Medics: March 23-24 and 30-31
Civil Engineers: March 26-27
Midwives: April 14-15
Real Estate Brokers: April 16
Pharmacists: April 18-19
Registered Electrical Engineers: April 21-22
Registered Master Electricians: April 23
May 2026
Dentists (Written): May 4-6
Dental Hygienists (Written-CBLE): May 7
Dental Hygienists (Practical): May 8
Dentists (Practical): May 11-18
Speech-Language Pathologists (CBLE): May 18-19
Chemical Engineers (CBLE): May 20-22
Certified Public Accountants: May 24-26
Environmental Planners (CBLE): May 27-28
June–July 2026
Physical Therapists: June 2-3
Occupational Therapists (CBLE): June 4
Architects: June 8 and 10
Interior Designers: July 1-3
Real Estate Appraisers: July 7
Landscape Architects (CBLE): July 8-10
Master Plumbers: July 11-12
August 2026
Criminologists: August 1-3
Mechanical Engineers/ Certified Plant Mechanics: August 7-9
Advanced Food Technology Professionals (CBLE): Aug 12-13
Aug 15-16 Medical Technicians
Guidance Counselors (CBLE): Aug 17-18
Psychologists /* Psychometricians: Aug 19-20
Sanitary Engineers (CBLE): Aug 24-26
Nursing: Aug 29-30
September 2026
Foreign Medical Practitioner (CBLE): Sept 1-2
Librarians (CBLE): Sept 3-4
Registered Electrical Engineers: Sept 5-6
Registered Master Electricians: Sept 7
Consultants in Real Estate (Written): Sept 8
Social Work (s): Sept 9-11
Tutor: Sept 20
Geodetic Engineer (CBLE): Sept 23-24
Civil Engineers: Sept 26-27
Ocular Pharmacologists (CBLE): Sept 28
Optometrists (Written-CBLE): Sept 28-30
October 2026
Fisheries Professionals: 1-2 Oct
Doctors: 3-4; 10-11 Oct
Consultants in Real Estate (Revalida): 5-7 Oct
Optometrists (Practical): 5-9 & 12 Oct
Naval Architects (CBLE): 5-7 Oct
Foresters: 8-9 Oct
Chemical Technicians: 12 Dec
Chemists (CBLE): 13-14 Oct
Pharmacists: 15-16 Oct
Electronics Engineers: 17-18 Oct
Electronics Technicians: 19 Oct
Metallurgical & Mining Engineers (CBLE): 20-22 Oct
Certified Public Accountants: 24-26 Oct
November-December 2026
CBLE Doctors of Veterinary Medicine: 4-6 Nov
Midwives: 7-8 Nov
Aeronautical Engineers (CBLE): 9-11 Nov
Nutrition-Dietitian (CBLE): 12-13 Nov
Chemical Engineers (CBLE): 14-16 Nov
Customs Brokers: 17-18 Nov
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers: 19-20 Nov
Dentistry (Written): 22-24 Nov
Geologists (CBLE): 25-27 Nov
Dentistry (Practical): 28 Nov-5 Dec
Speech-Language Pathologists (CBLE): 29-30 Nov
Agriculturalists: Dec 1-3
Occupational Therapists (CBLE): December 4
Physical Therapists: December 5 and 6
Dental Technologists (Written-CBLE): December 7
Dental Technologists (Practical): December 8 and 9
Radiologic & X-Ray Technologists (CBLE): December 10 and 11
Accessing the entire PRC 2026 Exam Matrix
To receive the full PDF of the matrix detailing the schedule for the 2026 licensure examinations, candidates may access the PRC site. For questions or issues, write to:
licensure.office1@prc.gov.ph
licensure.division@prc.gov.ph
As for regional branches, contact their emails listed on the official PRC site.