CLE Criminology: exam dates, subjects and passing rules
Criminologist Licensure Examination.
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Next CLE Criminology
Expected February 2027
Not yet announced by PRC
CLE ran in February and August in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
Last held: 1–3 August 2026. 16,952 of 29,452 passed (57.56%). Results came out on 1 September 2026.
CLE Criminology at a glance
Conducted by PRC. Every fact below links to the official source.
- Format
- Three days, paper-based, six subjects: Criminal Law and Jurisprudence (20%), Law Enforcement Administration (15%), Crime Detection and Investigation (20%), Forensic Science (15%), Criminology (20%) and Correctional Administration (10%).
- Passing rule
- A 75% weighted average with no subject below 60%. If your average passes but a subject is below 60%, the result is deferred: you get one retake of that subject within two years and need at least 80%. 51–66% passed in the last four sittings.
- Fee
- ₱900. A refresher course is required after five failures.
- How it's taken
- Paper-based.
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CLE, February 2026 | 4–6 February 2026 | 30,320 of 45,936 passed (66.00%). Results came out on 13 March 2026. Source |
| CLE, August 2026 | 1–3 August 2026 | 16,952 of 29,452 passed (57.56%). Results came out on 1 September 2026. Source |
| CLE, first sitting of 2027 | February 2027 | Expected — not yet announced Source |
Official sources: PRC official site · PRC — August 2026 Criminologist program · RA 11131, Sec. 17. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with PRC before you file.
CLE Criminology FAQs
Dates, format and passing rules for the CLE Criminology
When is the next CLE Criminology?
The last CLE Criminology was held on 1–3 August 2026. The next one is expected in February 2027 but hasn't been announced by PRC yet. CLE ran in February and August in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
What's on the CLE Criminology?
Three days, paper-based, six subjects: Criminal Law and Jurisprudence (20%), Law Enforcement Administration (15%), Crime Detection and Investigation (20%), Forensic Science (15%), Criminology (20%) and Correctional Administration (10%).
How do you pass the CLE Criminology?
A 75% weighted average with no subject below 60%. If your average passes but a subject is below 60%, the result is deferred: you get one retake of that subject within two years and need at least 80%. 51–66% passed in the last four sittings.
How much is the CLE Criminology fee?
₱900. A refresher course is required after five failures.
Does Super Tutor have a CLE Criminology reviewer?
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