NLE 2027 Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of five Nursing Practice tests (NP I–V), each 2 hours long, under the Enhanced Table of Specifications used since November 2025.
45,521 examinees in 2026.
Next NLE
Expected — not yet announcedExpected in 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 NLE is expected in 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The NLE moved from May/November in 2025 to February/August in 2026, so the 2027 months can't be guessed.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The August 2026 NLE was held August 29–30, 2026. Weather moved Region III to September 11–12 and Metro Manila's second day to September 12, 2026. 28,652 of 37,359 examinees passed (76.69%). Results came out September 18, 2026.
NLE at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Nursing
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 2 days; each Nursing Practice test is 2 hours
- Items
- 100 items per Nursing Practice test (500 in total)
- Passing rule
- 75% general average, no Nursing Practice test below 60%
NLE exam format
- NP I — Community Health Nursing (individuals, families, population groups, community)
- NP II — Care of Mother and Adolescent; Human Growth and Development
- NP III — Surgery, Oxygenation, Fluids and Electrolytes, Infectious and Immunologic Response, Cellular Aberrations
- NP IV — Nutrition, GI, Metabolism and Endocrine, Perception and Coordination
- NP V — Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior; Life-Threatening, Acute and Emergency Conditions
Question types: Multiple choice
Who can take it
Filipino citizen who finished a BS Nursing degree, of good moral character.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 75% general average, no Nursing Practice test below 60%
- One test below 60%
- With a 75% average you retake only that test and need 75% in it (RA 9173)
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NLE subjects
Chapter-by-chapter notes you can read free
Fundamentals of Nursing & the Nursing Process
8 chapters
Health Assessment
2 chapters
Community Health Nursing
6 chapters
Nursing Ethics, Jurisprudence & Professional Adjustment
2 chapters
Nursing Leadership & Management
2 chapters
Nursing Research
1 chapter
Reproductive Health & Family Planning
2 chapters
Antepartum, Intrapartum & Postpartum Care
4 chapters
High-Risk Pregnancy & Obstetric Complications
4 chapters
Newborn & Neonatal Nursing
2 chapters
Paediatric Nursing
6 chapters
Family Planning & Population at Risk
2 chapters
Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
2 chapters
Cardiovascular Nursing
4 chapters
Respiratory Nursing
4 chapters
Renal & Urinary Nursing
3 chapters
Endocrine & Metabolic Nursing
3 chapters
Gastrointestinal Nursing
4 chapters
Neurosensory Nursing
5 chapters
Musculoskeletal Nursing
3 chapters
Perioperative & Pain Nursing
3 chapters
Integumentary & Skin Integrity
2 chapters
Hematologic Nursing
2 chapters
Immune System & Immunologic Disorders
2 chapters
Foundations of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
3 chapters
Psychiatric Disorders
7 chapters
Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
5 chapters
Oncology Nursing
3 chapters
Disaster Nursing & Crisis Response
1 chapter
Free NLE practice questions
Sample questions with answer keys and explanations.
NLE practice questions — 29 subjects
Every answer explained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NLE?
The NLE is the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE), conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Nursing. The Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of five Nursing Practice tests (NP I–V), each 2 hours long, under the Enhanced Table of Specifications used since November 2025.
When is the next NLE?
The first 2027 NLE is expected in 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The August 2026 NLE was held August 29–30, 2026. Weather moved Region III to September 11–12 and Metro Manila's second day to September 12, 2026. 28,652 of 37,359 examinees passed (76.69%). Results came out September 18, 2026.
Who can take the NLE?
Filipino citizen who finished a BS Nursing degree, of good moral character.
What is the passing score for the Nurse Licensure Exam?
A 75% general average with no Nursing Practice test below 60%. If your average is 75% or higher but one test is below 60%, you retake only that test and need 75% in it.
What are the five Nursing Practice tests?
NP I Community Health Nursing; NP II Care of Mother and Adolescent plus Growth and Development; NP III Surgery, Oxygenation, Fluids and Electrolytes, Immunologic Response and Cellular Aberrations; NP IV Nutrition, GI, Endocrine, Perception and Coordination; NP V Maladaptive Behavior plus Critical and Emergency Care. Each is 2 hours, over two days.
What is the NLE passing rate?
44.24% in February 2026 and 76.69% in the August–September 2026 NLE.
Does Super Tutor have a NLE reviewer?
Yes. Super Tutor's NLE 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 Nursing and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.