PNLE August 2026: Schedule, Coverage, Results Date, and Complete Guide
If you are taking the August 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE), this guide gives you every confirmed detail: the exam date, coverage, results release timeline, and exactly how many weeks you have left to prepare.
When is the August 2026 PNLE?
The August 2026 PNLE is scheduled for August 29 and 30, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday).
This is the second of two PNLE sittings in 2026. Under PRC Resolution No. 2113 (series of 2025), the PRC moved the PNLE away from the traditional May and November windows to February and August. The 2026 dates are:
- First sitting: February 26-27, 2026 (completed)
- Second sitting: August 29-30, 2026
This is a two-day written examination.
How Many Days Left Until the PNLE?
The exam is on August 29-30, 2026. Counting from early July, you have roughly 8 weeks to prepare. This is the critical final-review window.
Plan your study timeline backward from August 29:
- Weeks 1-3 (July): Diagnose weak subjects, review foundational content
- Weeks 4-6 (early-mid August): Deep review by subject weighted to the exam blueprint
- Weeks 7-8 (late August): Full timed mock exams and final high-yield review
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Filing and Application
The filing period for the August 2026 PNLE ran from May 15 to July 15, 2026. If you have already filed, monitor your LERIS account for your Notice of Admission (NOA), which shows your testing center and room assignment.
The examination fee is approximately ₱900.
If you need help with your PRC online account, see our LERIS PRC Online Guide.
PNLE Coverage: What Is Tested
The PNLE consists of 500 multiple-choice questions divided across five nursing practice subjects, with 100 items per subject, spread over two days.
The Five Subjects
1. Nursing Practice I — Foundations of Nursing
Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and nursing fundamentals.
2. Nursing Practice II — Care of Mother, Child, and Family (Well Clients)
Maternal and child health, community health nursing, family-centered care.
3. Nursing Practice III — Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations
Medical-surgical nursing and psychosocial care.
4. Nursing Practice IV — Care of Clients with Life-Threatening Conditions
Critical care, emergency nursing, complex conditions.
5. Nursing Practice V — Care of Clients Across the Lifespan
Care spanning different life stages and settings.
Since the November 2025 exam, the PRC Board of Nursing has implemented an Enhanced Table of Specifications (TOS) under PRC Resolution No. 10 (series of 2025). Study the Enhanced TOS blueprint and allocate your review time proportionally to how each topic is weighted.
For the full subject-by-subject breakdown, see our PNLE Coverage 2026 guide.
How the PNLE Is Scored
- You need a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 75%
- You must not score below 60% in any of the five subjects
Falling below 60% in even one subject means you fail the entire exam regardless of your overall average. This is why balanced preparation across all five subjects is essential.
When Will August 2026 PNLE Results Be Released?
The target release of results is around September 18, 2026, approximately three weeks after the exam. Actual release timing varies, so monitor your LERIS account and official PRC announcements.
The historical PNLE passing rate hovers around 55%, meaning roughly 45% of takers do not pass on their first attempt. Preparation strategy makes the difference.
How to Prepare in the Final Weeks
1. Study the Enhanced TOS blueprint first. Know exactly how each subject is weighted before you open a book.
2. Diagnose your weaknesses early. Take a practice test across all five subjects to find where you stand.
3. Allocate time by item weight. Spend more time on heavily weighted topics.
4. Practice at the right cognitive level. The Enhanced TOS demands application and analysis, not just recall. Practice with board-style questions.
5. Take timed mock exams. 500 questions over two days is mentally exhausting. Build stamina with full timed practice.
6. Do not fall below 60% anywhere. Shore up your weakest subject; one failing subject fails the whole exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PNLE in August 2026?
The August 2026 PNLE is on August 29 and 30, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday).
How many days before the August 2026 PNLE?
Counting from early July, roughly 8 weeks (about 55-60 days) remain until the August 29 exam.
When will the August 2026 PNLE results come out?
The target release is around September 18, 2026, roughly three weeks after the exam. Confirm through LERIS and PRC announcements.
How much is the PNLE exam fee?
Approximately ₱900.
What is the passing score for the PNLE?
A General Weighted Average of at least 75%, with no single subject rating below 60%.
How many questions are on the PNLE?
500 questions total, 100 per subject across five subjects, over two days.
Why did the PNLE move to February and August?
Under PRC Resolution No. 2113 (s. 2025), the PRC shifted the PNLE from the traditional May/November windows to February/August to better align with academic calendars and allow graduates to become licensed sooner.
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