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NLE 2026 Syllabus, Reviewer & Cutoff

The PNLE is the licensure exam for Filipino registered nurses. It covers 5 Nursing Practice test areas administered over 2 days. ~60,000+ takers per year.

Exam

NLE

Full Name

Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE)

Conducted By

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Nursing

Mode

Paper-based

Duration

2 days, around 3 hours per session × 5 sessions

Total Marks

500

Eligibility for NLE 2026

Filipino citizen who completed the BSN degree, of good moral character and reputation.

NLE Exam Pattern 2026

Mode

Paper-based

Duration

2 days, around 3 hours per session × 5 sessions

Total Marks

500

Subjects

10

Sections

Nursing Practice I
Nursing Practice II
Nursing Practice III
Nursing Practice IV
Nursing Practice V

Question Types: Multiple choice with 4 options

NLE Subjects

Nursing Practice I — FoundationsNursing Practice II — Medical-SurgicalNursing Practice III — Maternal & ChildNursing Practice IV — CommunityNursing Practice V — PsychiatricPharmacology FocusDosage Calculation FocusInfection Control FocusPhilippine Nursing LawsPNLE Strategy

NLE Important Dates 2026

EventExpected Date
PNLE ApplicationBi-annual
PNLE ExamMay and November 2026

Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Nursing website for confirmed dates.

NLE Cutoff & Expected Scores

Category / CollegeExpected Cutoff
Passing Rating75% weighted average with no sub-test below 60%

Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.

Where This Exam Leads NLE

1All Philippine hospitals and clinics
2PhilHealth-accredited facilities
3Overseas health systems

How to Prepare for NLE 2026

  1. Master the 10 subjects: Focus on Nursing Practice I — Foundations and Nursing Practice II — Medical-Surgical first as they carry the most marks.
  2. Understand the exam pattern: Multiple choice with 4 options. Know the marking scheme inside out.
  3. Practice previous year papers: Solve at least 5 years of papers under timed conditions (2 days, around 3 hours per session × 5 sessions).
  4. Take mock tests: Simulate the Paper-based experience. Aim for 500 marks total.
  5. Revise regularly: Use revision notes and formula sheets. Don't leave revision for the last week.

NLE Subjects

Browse chapter-wise reviewers for each subject

Fundamentals of Nursing & the Nursing Process

8 chapters — 11 review formats each

Health Assessment

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Community Health Nursing

6 chapters — 11 review formats each

Nursing Ethics, Jurisprudence & Professional Adjustment

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Nursing Leadership & Management

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Nursing Research

1 chapter — 11 review formats each

Reproductive Health & Family Planning

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Antepartum, Intrapartum & Postpartum Care

4 chapters — 11 review formats each

High-Risk Pregnancy & Obstetric Complications

4 chapters — 11 review formats each

Newborn & Neonatal Nursing

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Paediatric Nursing

6 chapters — 11 review formats each

Family Planning & Population at Risk

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Cardiovascular Nursing

4 chapters — 11 review formats each

Respiratory Nursing

4 chapters — 11 review formats each

Renal & Urinary Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Endocrine & Metabolic Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Gastrointestinal Nursing

4 chapters — 11 review formats each

Neurosensory Nursing

5 chapters — 11 review formats each

Musculoskeletal Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Perioperative & Pain Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Integumentary & Skin Integrity

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Hematologic Nursing

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Immune System & Immunologic Disorders

2 chapters — 11 review formats each

Foundations of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Psychiatric Disorders

7 chapters — 11 review formats each

Emergency & Critical Care Nursing

5 chapters — 11 review formats each

Oncology Nursing

3 chapters — 11 review formats each

Disaster Nursing & Crisis Response

1 chapter — 11 review formats each

Free NLE Tools

Diagnostics, calculators, and planners — free, no signup to try.

PRC Board Exam Results Checker

Search the official PRC passer list by name on results day.

NLE Rating Calculator

Compute your Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam (PNLE) weighted rating.

Review Centre Cost Calculator

Compare named PH review centre costs against Super Tutor's Focused plans (from ₱49/week).

Mock Test Timer

Run a full-length PH exam mock with section pacing alerts (UPCAT, CSE, LET, NLE, AFPSAT presets).

Coverage Tracker

Per-exam chapter checklist — tick chapters as you finish and see your real coverage % update live.

Percentile Rank Calculator

Convert a raw exam score into a percentile rank against published 2024–2025 PH exam distributions.

School Performance Checker

Pick an exam + a school — see PRC / CHED-published passing rate, top-graduate count, and yearly trend.

PRC Exam Schedule Checker

All upcoming PRC licensure exam dates by month — application windows, exam day, results release.

PRC Exam Fee Calculator

PRC application + exam + oath-taking fees per board — total budget incl. PRC card and processing.

PRC Requirements Checklist

Tick-able PRC application requirements per board — TOR, NSO PSA birth certificate, photos, and more.

Exam Readiness Assessment

Five-minute self-assessment per exam — coverage, pacing, mock-score honesty, exam-day logistics.

Topnotcher Probability Calculator

Mock-score-to-topnotcher rough mapping — given recent topnotcher cutoffs per board.

Salary After Licensure Calculator

Pick your licensure + setting (private / public / overseas) — see typical entry-level monthly pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Nurse Licensure Exam?

You need a 75% weighted general average to pass the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination, with no Nursing Practice area below 60%.

Five Nursing Practice areas tested over two days, covering foundations, medical-surgical, maternal and child, community, and psychiatric nursing.

The PNLE is held twice a year. Check the PRC website for the confirmed 2026 dates.