Midwife Licensure Exam 2026 Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The Midwife Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of five subjects: Obstetrics, Fundamentals of Health Care, Infant Care and Feeding, Primary Health Care, and Professional Growth and Development.
About 7,200 examinees in 2025.
Next Midwife Licensure Exam
Official dateNovember 7–8, 2026
The November 2026 Midwife Licensure Exam is on November 7–8, 2026. Filing runs August 7 – October 8, 2026 through PRC LERIS. PRC targets releasing results on November 11, 2026.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The April 2026 Midwife Licensure Exam was held April 14–15, 2026. 901 of 2,124 examinees passed (42.42%). Results came out April 20, 2026.
Midwife Licensure Exam at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Midwifery
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 2 days; each subject is 2 hours
- Fee
- ₱600
- Passing rule
- 75% general rating, no subject below 50% (RA 7392)
Midwife Licensure Exam exam format
- Obstetrics
- Fundamentals of Health Care
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Primary Health Care
- Professional Growth and Development
Question types: Multiple choice
Sociology, bacteriology, anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, parasitology, microbiology and pharmacology are integrated across the subjects.
Who can take it
Graduate midwife or registered nurse, with notarized case records from the last 5 years: 20 normal deliveries, 20 internal examinations, 5 perineal suturings and 5 IV insertions.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 75% general rating, no subject below 50% (RA 7392)
Recent Midwife Licensure Exam results
| Sitting | Result |
|---|---|
| April 2026 Midwife Licensure ExamApril 14–15, 2026 | 901 of 2,124 examinees passed (42.42%). Results came out April 20, 2026. source |
Midwife Licensure Exam subjects
Chapter-by-chapter notes you can read free
Independent Delivery & Emergency Obstetric Care
4 chapters
Midwifery Pharmacology & Newborn Procedures
4 chapters
The Midwife's Public Health Service Delivery
4 chapters
Midwifery Law, Scope & Community Role (RA 7392)
4 chapters
Shared with NLE: Super Tutor uses the same chapters for these subjects in both reviews, so they live in the NLE section.
Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
2 chapters · Reproductive Health & Family Planning in NLE
Normal Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum
4 chapters · Antepartum, Intrapartum & Postpartum Care in NLE
High-Risk Pregnancy & Complications (Recognize & Refer)
4 chapters · High-Risk Pregnancy & Obstetric Complications in NLE
Fundamentals of Care & the Health-Care Process
8 chapters · Fundamentals of Nursing & the Nursing Process in NLE
Health Assessment
2 chapters
Newborn & Neonatal Care
2 chapters · Newborn & Neonatal Nursing in NLE
Infant & Child Health (Growth, Development & IMCI)
6 chapters · Paediatric Nursing in NLE
Community & Public Health
6 chapters · Community Health Nursing in NLE
Family Planning & Population Nutrition
2 chapters · Family Planning & Population at Risk in NLE
Bioethics & Professional Conduct
2 chapters · Nursing Ethics, Jurisprudence & Professional Adjustment in NLE
Leadership & Management in Primary Care
2 chapters · Nursing Leadership & Management in NLE
Research & Evidence-Based Practice
1 chapter · Nursing Research in NLE
Free Midwife Licensure Exam practice questions
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Midwife Licensure Exam practice questions — 4 subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Midwife Licensure Exam?
The Midwife Licensure Exam is the Midwife Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Midwifery. The Midwife Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of five subjects: Obstetrics, Fundamentals of Health Care, Infant Care and Feeding, Primary Health Care, and Professional Growth and Development.
When is the next Midwife Licensure Exam?
The November 2026 Midwife Licensure Exam is on November 7–8, 2026. Filing runs August 7 – October 8, 2026 through PRC LERIS. PRC targets releasing results on November 11, 2026. The April 2026 Midwife Licensure Exam was held April 14–15, 2026. 901 of 2,124 examinees passed (42.42%). Results came out April 20, 2026.
Who can take the Midwife Licensure Exam?
Graduate midwife or registered nurse, with notarized case records from the last 5 years: 20 normal deliveries, 20 internal examinations, 5 perineal suturings and 5 IV insertions.
What is the passing score for the Midwife Licensure Exam?
A 75% general rating with no subject below 50%.
What subjects are on the Midwife Licensure Exam?
Five, over two days: Obstetrics, Fundamentals of Health Care, Infant Care and Feeding, Primary Health Care, and Professional Growth and Development.
Does Super Tutor have a Midwife Licensure Exam reviewer?
Yes. Super Tutor's Midwife Licensure Exam reviewer has chapter-by-chapter notes in 11 study formats (summaries, flashcards, cheat sheets and more), practice quizzes at three difficulty levels, full-length mock exams and an AI tutor for your questions. You can start free with a 5-day trial, no card needed.
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Midwifery and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.