CLE Criminology 2027: Exam Dates, Format & Passing Rules
The Criminologist Licensure Examination is a three-day PRC exam of six weighted subjects under RA 11131, held twice a year.
75,388 examinees in 2026.
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Next CLE Criminology
Expected — not yet announcedExpected February 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 Criminologist Licensure Exam is expected in February 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The August 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam was held August 1–3, 2026. 16,952 of 29,452 examinees passed (57.56%). Results came out September 1, 2026.
CLE Criminology at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Criminology
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 3 days
- Fee
- ₱900
- Passing rule
- 75% weighted average, no subject below 60%
CLE Criminology exam format
- Criminal Law and Jurisprudence — 20%
- Law Enforcement Administration — 15%
- Crime Detection and Investigation — 20%
- Forensic Science — 15%
- Criminology — 20%
- Correctional Administration — 10%
Question types: Multiple choice
Who can take it
BS Criminology graduate from a CHED-recognized school. A refresher course is required after 5 failures.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 75% weighted average, no subject below 60%
- Deferred result
- A 75% average with a subject below 60% is deferred: one retake of that subject within 2 years, needing 80%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CLE Criminology?
The CLE Criminology is the Criminologist Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Criminology. The Criminologist Licensure Examination is a three-day PRC exam of six weighted subjects under RA 11131, held twice a year.
When is the next CLE Criminology?
The first 2027 Criminologist Licensure Exam is expected in February 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The August 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam was held August 1–3, 2026. 16,952 of 29,452 examinees passed (57.56%). Results came out September 1, 2026.
Who can take the CLE Criminology?
BS Criminology graduate from a CHED-recognized school. A refresher course is required after 5 failures.
What is the passing score for the Criminology board exam?
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 80% in it.
How many subjects are in the CLE?
Six, over three days: Criminal Law and Jurisprudence (20%), Law Enforcement Administration (15%), Crime Detection and Investigation (20%), Forensic Science (15%), Criminology (20%) and Correctional Administration (10%).
What is the CLE passing rate?
66.00% in February 2026 and 57.56% in August 2026.
Does Super Tutor have a CLE Criminology reviewer?
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Criminology and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.