Full 2026 licensure exam schedule released by PRC
The Professional Regulation Commission set the full 2026 licensure exam schedule. The list covers major professions and gives students and workers enough time to plan their year. Filipinos use these dates to set review timelines and manage their budgets. Many also use the schedule to decide when to start applications or move review classes.
The year starts fast. January lists Real Estate Consultants, Architects and Sanitary Engineers. February follows with Criminologists, Respiratory Therapists, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Mechanics, Master Plumbers and Nurses. These exams usually draw high interest because many young professionals target early year testing.
March brings Medical Technologists, Professional Teachers, Electronics Engineers, Electronics Technicians, Physicians and Civil Engineers. These dates matter because many schools map their review calendars around them. April continues with Midwives, Real Estate Brokers, Pharmacists, Electrical Engineers and Master Electricians.
May gathers heavy groups. Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Speech Language Pathologists, Chemical Engineers, Accountants and Environmental Planners. Students often note May because it hosts review center peak season. June has Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Architects. July brings Interior Designers, Real Estate Appraisers, Landscape Architects and Master Plumbers.
August stays busy. Criminologists, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Mechanics, Food Technologists, Medical Technologists, Guidance Counselors, Psychologists, Psychometricians, Sanitary Engineers and Nurses. Many provinces see high exam turnout during August due to graduation cycles.
September covers Foreign Medical Professionals, Librarians, Electrical Engineers, Master Electricians, Real Estate Consultants, Social Workers, Teachers, Geodetic Engineers, Civil Engineers, Ocular Pharmacologists and Optometrists. October continues with Fisheries Professionals, Physicians, Real Estate Consultants, Optometrists, Naval Architects, Foresters, Chemical Technicians, Chemists, Pharmacists, Electronics Engineers, Electronics Technicians, Metallurgical Engineers, Mining Engineers and Accountants.
November gathers Veterinarians, Midwives, Aeronautical Engineers, Nutritionist Dietitians, Chemical Engineers, Customs Brokers, Agricultural Engineers, Dentists, Geologists and Speech Language Pathologists. December closes the year with Agriculturists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dental Technologists, Radiologic Technologists and X Ray Technologists.
PRC reminded applicants to submit requirements early to regional offices and service centers. Early filing helps avoid delays and missed deadlines. Students use early filing to secure exam slots and manage review workloads. Families use these dates to support review plans and travel budgets. The full schedule gives everyone a clear guide for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions on the 2026 Licensure Exam Schedule
- When should you start filing your requirements for the 2026 licensure exams
You should file as early as possible. PRC advised all applicants to submit documents within the prescribed filing period to avoid delays. Early filing helps you secure a slot and fix incomplete requirements. - Where can you submit your PRC licensure exam documents
You can submit your documents at PRC Regional Offices and Offsite Service Centers. Many applicants choose the nearest center to reduce travel time and speed up processing. - How can you confirm the exact dates for your specific licensure exam
You can check the official PRC website for the exam calendar and updates. Review centers also share reminders using the official schedule so you can align your preparation. - What should you do after confirming your exam date
You should create a review plan, set your timeline and secure your review materials. Many takers start budgeting for travel, lodging and additional review classes once the schedule is released. - Are the 2026 licensure exam dates final
The schedule is official but PRC may release updates if needed. You should follow PRC announcements to stay informed in case of changes due to holidays or national events.
