Results are out. If you took the March 2026 PLE, the official passers list and all PDFs are linked below.
This is your permanent reference for the Physicians Licensure Examination. No new post to hunt for each cycle. The latest results sit at the top. Every past batch is in the archive below, and we update within hours of every official PRC release.
For all PRC board exam results and schedules, WisePH tracks every licensure cycle throughout the year.
March 2026 physicians licensure exam results
PRC released the March 2026 PLE results on April 8, 2026. The four-day exam ran on March 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2026 across 13 testing centers. The Board of Medicine was chaired by Dr. Efren C. Laxamana, with members Dr. Martha O. Nucum, Dr. Joanna V. Remo, Dr. Prudencio Z. Sta. Lucia Jr., Dr. Joselito R. Chavez, and Dr. Policarpio B. Joves Jr.
✅ Official results: released April 8, 2026
Physicians: 1,954 out of 2,781 passed (70.26%). Results of 5 examinees were withheld pending final determination; 1 additional result is under verification.
| Detail | March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | March 23, 24, 30, 31, 2026 |
| Result release | April 8, 2026 |
| Total examinees | 2,781 |
| Total passers | 1,954 |
| Pass rate | 70.26% |
| Testing centers | 13 nationwide |
| Results withheld | 5 examinees (+ 1 under verification) |
Before you check any link claiming to have results, verify the source. Fake-results pages circulate for days after every PLE release. They use polished posts, fake screenshots, and bogus “advance checking” offers. None of it is real. The only legitimate sources are prc.gov.ph and the verified PRC Facebook page.
March 2026 PLE topnotchers and top performing schools
PRC published the top 10 placers list and performance of schools on the same day as results. Both PDFs are in the button group above. The topnotchers list shows each placer’s name, school, and subject-by-subject ratings.
The performance of schools report covers all institutions with at least 10 examinees, ranked by passing rate. Schools with fewer than 10 examinees appear in a separate listing without a rank.
What the Physicians Licensure Examination covers
The PLE spans four days and eight subjects. To pass, you need a general weighted average of at least 75%, with no single subject falling below 50%. That 75% floor is higher than most other licensure exams, and the eight-subject spread makes consistency across all days critical.
| Subject | Notes |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Heavy memorization; most feel early pressure here |
| Anatomy and Histology | Conceptual depth, high early-exam intensity |
| Microbiology and Parasitology | Broad scope, tricky clinical applications |
| Physiology | Foundational but cumulative |
| Legal Medicine and Ethics | Less calculation, more comprehension |
| Pathology | Builds on earlier subjects |
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Most commonly cited as the hardest subject |
| Surgery and Internal Medicine | Clinical application under Day 4 fatigue |
PLE’s 4-day pacing trap
The biggest mistake across the four-day format is carrying one bad subject into the next morning. Each day of the PLE is its own battle. Bringing yesterday’s second-guessing into today’s questions makes it worse fast.
Passers consistently say the same thing: treat each day as a fresh exam, protect your sleep every night, and stop cramming after Day 2. Pharmacology and Biochemistry demand heavy recall under early-exam anxiety. So a strong Day 1 carries your confidence forward. A rough Day 1 can unravel the next three days if you let it. Endurance, not last-minute review, is the actual strategy.
October 2026 PLE: what to expect
The next PLE cycle is in October 2026. PRC typically announces the exact exam dates and filing schedule about three months in advance. Check prc.gov.ph and your LERIS account for the official announcement. Requirements for retakers follow the same online process through LERIS.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Next PLE cycle | October 2026 |
| How to apply | Online via LERIS (online.prc.gov.ph) |
| Requirements | Previous Notice of Admission (NOA) and board rating |
| Application fee | Check LERIS for current amount |
How to check your PLE results safely
PRC posts official results at prc.gov.ph. That is the only source to trust. Results appear as a downloadable PDF, not a searchable online database. You look up your name by searching within the PDF after downloading it.
When results drop, scam links flood the PRC Facebook comments and med school group chats within minutes. These pages mimic PRC’s design and ask for your reference number or personal details. PRC never requests payment or a log-in to view the results list. If any site asks for either, it is a scam.
Similarly, third-party “advance result checking” services are not real. PRC does not release results to any third party before publishing on their official site. The official PDF is free and public.
When PRC’s website crashes on results day
Heavy traffic slows or crashes prc.gov.ph on every major board exam results day. This is expected. Try these instead of refreshing endlessly:
- Check the official PRC Facebook page. PRC posts the download link there at the same time as the website.
- Bookmark this page. We mirror the Google Drive passers list link as soon as it is available, typically within the hour.
- Wait until evening. Traffic drops sharply after the first two to three hours.
The PDF stays live permanently once posted. There is no deadline to download it, so checking at 9pm gives you the same result as checking at 9am, with far less frustration.
You passed: steps you must not skip
A PLE pass means you cleared the exam. However, you are not yet a licensed physician. Oath-taking, initial registration, hospital credentialing, and PhilHealth accreditation all come before you can legally practice.
| Step | What it involves | Cost of skipping |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oath-taking | Register via LERIS, attend the PRC ceremony | No COR or PRC ID |
| 2. Initial registration | Personal appearance at PRC, pay registration fee | Not a registered physician |
| 3. Hospital credentialing | Submit documents to target hospital or clinic | No admitting privileges or professional fees |
| 4. PhilHealth accreditation | Register as an accredited provider via PhilHealth | You miss out on professional fee income |
Watch the official PRC Facebook page after results day. The oath-taking schedule and LERIS registration window open within days. Residency applications at competitive hospitals also move fast. Start preparing your CV, board rating, and recommendation letters the same week results drop.
Career and financial moves most new doctors skip
The first year sets patterns you carry for a long time. As a result, most new doctors lock in on clinical work and keep pushing off three financial decisions that quietly cost them money.
Get malpractice insurance before your first patient
Many new doctors assume hospital policies cover them during rotations. Once you start moonlighting or working independently, that coverage stops. Malpractice insurance is cheaper when you are just starting. One serious complaint without it can wipe out years of earnings.
Complete PhilHealth accreditation early
Without PhilHealth accreditation, you cannot claim professional fees through PhilHealth cases. Many new doctors spend months working at clinics earning less than they should, simply because their paperwork sat unprocessed. File it the same week you receive your PRC ID.
Open an MP2 account with your first paycheck
If your employer deducts Pag-IBIG contributions, you are already in the regular Pag-IBIG Fund. The Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) savings account is a separate voluntary program with a higher dividend rate, currently above 7% annually. Opening one with your first paycheck builds a financial habit most doctors only develop in their 30s. You can start with as little as P500 per month.
Set up your tax records correctly from day one
Once you start any form of independent practice or moonlighting, you are earning professional income that requires proper BIR registration. Update your BIR records using Form 1905 to register as a self-employed professional. Fixing tax records retroactively is far harder than setting them up correctly at the start.
What to do if you failed the PLE
Your PRC rating sheet is the most useful document you have right now. Download it from your LERIS account the day results drop. It shows your exact score for each of the eight subjects. Build your October 2026 review plan around your two or three weakest subjects, but do not neglect the ones you already passed.
However, the most common reason repeaters fail a second time is strategy, not intelligence. Some over-correct on weak subjects and unintentionally drop in others, so their overall average still misses 75%. Others study the same way as before, expecting different results. Consistent review across all eight subjects, plus better pacing on exam day, is what separates second-attempt passers. So use your rating sheet as a diagnostic, not just a number.
Log in at prc.gov.ph and go to your LERIS dashboard to download your rating sheet.
Physicians licensure exam results archive
This table grows each March and October. Also, the newest batch always appears first.
| Batch | Released | Passers | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | April 8, 2026 | 1,954 | 70.26% |
PDF downloads by batch
March 2026
Frequently asked questions about the physicians licensure exam
What are the March 2026 physicians licensure exam results?
PRC released the March 2026 PLE results on April 8, 2026. 1,954 out of 2,781 examinees passed, a 70.26% passing rate across 13 testing centers. Results of 5 examinees were withheld pending final determination; 1 is under verification.
What is the passing rate for the Physicians Licensure Examination?
The March 2026 PLE passing rate was 70.26%. To pass, you need a general weighted average of at least 75%, with no single subject falling below 50%. That 75% threshold is higher than most other PRC licensure exams.
When is the next Physicians Licensure Examination?
The next PLE is in October 2026. PRC announces exact exam dates and filing schedules about three months before. Apply online through LERIS with your previous NOA and board rating. There is no penalty for retaking.
What subjects are in the Physicians Licensure Examination?
The PLE covers eight subjects across four days: Biochemistry, Anatomy and Histology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Physiology, Legal Medicine and Ethics, Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Surgery and Internal Medicine. You need a 75% GWA with no subject below 50%.
What should I do right after passing the PLE?
Complete four steps: register for and attend the PRC oath-taking ceremony via LERIS, complete initial registration at PRC in person, submit hospital credentialing documents, and file for PhilHealth accreditation. Both credentialing and PhilHealth take weeks to process and directly affect your income, so start both the same week results drop.
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