TOP SCHOOLS: August-September 2026 NLE Results — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the August-September 2026 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE), including the performance of nursing schools and the list of top-performing institutions.
The August-September NLE results were released on September 18, 2026, following the completion of the examination schedule. A total of 28,652 out of 37,359 examinees passed, equivalent to a passing rate of 76.69%. The PRC also reported that the results of 21 examinees were withheld pending final determination under the rules governing licensure examinations.
NLE Top Schools 2026
The PRC’s school-performance announcement provides information on institutions whose examinees achieved strong results in the August-September 2026 NLE. For the top-performing schools category, the PRC applies its prescribed criteria for schools with 100 or more examinees and a minimum overall passing percentage under the applicable Commission resolution.
The school-performance results are also presented separately from the general list of successful examinees. This allows nursing graduates and schools to review how institutions performed in the national licensure examination.
August-September 2026 NLE Results Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) |
| Exam Period | August-September 2026 |
| Original August Schedule | August 29-30, 2026 |
| Rescheduled Exams | September 11-12, 2026 in affected areas |
| Results Released | September 18, 2026 |
| Total Examinees | 37,359 |
| Total Passers | 28,652 |
| Overall Passing Rate | 76.69% |
| Withheld Results | 21 examinees |
| Conducting Agency | Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) |
The official PRC examination schedule listed the Nurses Licensure Examination for August 29-30, 2026 across numerous testing locations nationwide.
Why the NLE School Performance Matters
The school-performance report gives nursing institutions an opportunity to review their graduates’ licensure examination outcomes. For nursing graduates, the figures can also provide useful context when looking at the overall performance of their graduating batch. However, the school results represent examination performance and should be considered separately from other factors such as curriculum, facilities, faculty, clinical training and student support.
PRC publishes school performance as part of its mandate to monitor the performance of educational institutions in licensure examinations.
Successful Examinees who garnered the top 10 highest places
NLE Examination Schedule and Rescheduling
The August 2026 NLE was initially scheduled for August 29 and 30. However, the examination arrangements were changed in some areas because of adverse weather conditions. The PRC officially announced that the NLE in Region III, covering the San Fernando, Pampanga and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija testing centers, was cancelled from the original August schedule and rescheduled to September 10-11, 2026 because of regionwide flooding and heavy rainfall warnings.
August-September 2026 NLE Results
The overall NLE results show that 28,652 candidates passed out of 37,359 examinees, while the PRC withheld the results of 21 examinees pending further determination.
The complete NLE results include several sections that examinees may want to check:
- Complete list of successful examinees
- Top 10 NLE passers
- Top-performing nursing schools
- Performance of schools
- Verification of individual ratings
- Registration information for successful examinees
What Successful NLE Examinees Should Do Next
Passing the NLE is an important milestone for nursing graduates, but successful examinees still need to complete the required professional registration process. According to the published NLE results information, initial registration for successful examinees is scheduled to begin October 13, 2026 through the PRC’s online services. Applicants should follow the registration instructions issued by the Commission and prepare the required documents before their appointment.
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