Midwife Board Exam Results April 2026: 901 out of 2,124 Passed (42.42%)

If you just took the MLE, the official passers list and every PDF that PRC releases are linked in the results box below. If you didn’t pass, the next exam schedule and a subject-by-subject roadmap are further down.

This is your permanent reference for the Midwives Licensure Examination. No new page 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.

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Latest results: April 2026 MLE

The April 2026 MLE results came out on April 20, 2026. Examinees took the test in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. The passing rate was 42.42%: 901 passers out of 2,124 examinees.

The Board of Midwifery gave the exam: Hon. Melchor C. Dela Cruz, Jr., Chairman; Hon. Lerma M. Valenzuela, Hon. Corazon F. Landicho, Hon. Lourdes S. Mangahas and Hon. Ma. Teresa C. Padilla, Members. Online registration for the PRC ID and certificate of registration starts May 18, 2026.

How the latest batch compares

Compared with November 2025, the passing rate went down 15.18 points. It is the lowest rate in our records since April 2024. A year earlier, April 2025 posted 57.35%. 1,612 fewer examinees took this batch than November.

MLE topnotchers and top performing schools

PRC published the top 10 highest placers and performance of schools on the same day as results. Both PDFs are in the button group above. The top 10 list shows each placer’s name, school, and ratings per subject. The performance of schools report covers institutions with at least 10 examinees, ranked by passing rate.

What the midwifery board exam covers

The MLE runs across two days and five main subjects. To pass, you need a 70% general weighted average, with no single subject falling below 50%. That 70% threshold is lower than some licensure exams. However, the 50% per-subject floor still trips candidates who neglect even one subject in their review.

Eight additional subjects run as integrated topics across both days: Fundamentals of Sociology, Principles of Bacteriology, General Anatomy and Physiology, General Psychology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology. These have no standalone sessions. Questions from any of them can appear inside any of the five main subjects. Skipping them in your review is one of the most common reasons people fail a subject by a narrow margin.

The scenario-based trap most review centers skip

Most MLE review materials push straightforward recall: definitions, classifications, normal values. The exam tests something different. Primary Health Care and Obstetrics draw heavily from RA 7392’s expanded midwife functions: suturing, IV insertion, internal examination, normal deliveries. If your review was heavy on theory and light on applied clinical scenarios, Day 2 shows that gap fast.

Candidates who fail by narrow margins consistently say Obstetrics and Primary Health Care felt more like case studies than recall items. Regular batches since 2024 have passed roughly 40 to 75 percent of examinees. That number tells you this is not a memorization-only exam, regardless of what review centers advertise about “100% coverage.”

Next MLE: exam schedule

The next MLE is scheduled for November 7 to 8, 2026, based on PRC's 2026 schedule of examinations. Applications open August 7, 2026 and close October 8, 2026. PRC targets releasing the results by November 11, 2026.

PRC holds the Midwives Licensure Examination twice a year, and the dates of the next exam appear here as soon as PRC publishes its schedule. There is no mandatory waiting period for retakers. File via LERIS as soon as PRC opens the application window. PRC typically announces filing schedules two to three months before the exam date.

How to check your MLE results safely

PRC posts official results at prc.gov.ph. That is the only source to trust. Results appear as a downloadable PDF passers list, not a searchable database. Search your name inside the PDF after downloading it.

When results drop, fake-results pages flood social media within minutes. They use polished posts, fake screenshots, and bogus “advance checking” links. None of it is real. PRC never requests payment or a log-in to view the results list. The official PDF is free and public. If any site asks for money or personal credentials to “check your name,” it is a scam.

When PRC’s website crashes on results day

Heavy traffic crashes prc.gov.ph on every major 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 file as checking at 9am, with far less frustration.

You passed: 3 steps you must not skip

A passing MLE result does not make you a licensed RM. You need oath-taking, initial PRC registration, and IMAP membership before you can legally practice or qualify for most positions.

Watch the official PRC Facebook page after results day. The oath-taking schedule and LERIS registration window open within days. That window closes fast, so check daily. When registering at PRC in person, bring your Oath Form, Notice of Admission, two passport-sized photos (colored, white background), two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.

Why IMAP registration is not optional

IMAP (Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines) is the only PRC-accredited professional organization for registered midwives. Membership is expected under the Midwifery Law and PRC rules. The P2,900 initial fee covers your oath-taking participation, IMAP ID, and first-year dues. Annual dues after that are only P500.

The Certificate of Good Standing from IMAP is a hard requirement for PhilHealth accreditation and most government health positions. New RMs who skip IMAP registration discover this three to six months later when deployment or PhilHealth paperwork stalls. Go to your local IMAP chapter within the first month.

The IMAP, DOH, and PhilHealth moves most new RMs miss in year one

The first year after the MLE sets patterns you carry for a long time. As a result, most new RMs lock in on clinical work and push off three administrative tracks that quietly cost them income.

Months 1-3: IMAP registration and DOH deployment

As soon as you have your PRC ID and IMAP membership, apply for the DOH Human Resources for Health (HRH) Deployment Program. Submit your application to your DOH Regional Office or Provincial Health Office. Requirements typically include your Personal Data Sheet, PRC license, and Transcript of Records.

DOH deploys midwives to Rural Health Units, Barangay Health Stations, and geographically isolated areas. Pay is government rate plus allowances, and many RMs get absorbed into LGU plantilla positions after one to two years. New midwives who hold out for hospital-only positions often stay unemployed for months. Deployment gives you steady income and, specifically, the documented deliveries you will need for PhilHealth accreditation.

Months 4-9: build your deliveries and complete required trainings

PhilHealth accreditation requires at least 25 documented deliveries in the past 12 months, plus certificates in perineal suturing, internal examination, IV insertion, and family planning. DOH deployment at an RHU is the fastest supervised way to accumulate those deliveries. In parallel, attend the BEmONC (Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care) training as early as possible. Furthermore, BEmONC certification strengthens your application for better postings and private clinic positions later on. Many deployments sponsor this training for free.

Months 6-12: apply for PhilHealth accreditation

Once your deliveries and training certificates are in order, file for PhilHealth accreditation as a Midwife Provider under the Maternity Care Package. Key requirements from PhilHealth Form M-AF-2: updated PRC license, IMAP Certificate of Good Standing, proof of 25 deliveries (birth certificates), training certificates, a signed MOA with a partner OB-Gyne and Pediatrician, your TIN, and a P500 filing fee.

Accredited midwives can claim the Maternity Care Package and Newborn Care Package. For those in private practice or lying-in clinics, that accreditation is the difference between sustainable income and none. Your OB-Gyne partner network starts forming now, not after your first delivery.

Register as a professional taxpayer from day one

If you plan any independent or domiciliary practice, register with BIR (TIN and ITR), SSS, and PhilHealth as self-employed or professional. For domiciliary practice, also secure your barangay captain certification as an Independent Domiciliary Obstetrical Practitioner. BIR records are far harder to fix retroactively than to set up correctly the first time.

Start a Pag-IBIG MP2 savings account with your first government paycheck. Your clinical experience compounds over time, and your savings should too. Also, build your CPD units from Month 1. License renewal is every three years, and IMAP and DOH offer many free or low-cost seminars for members. Starting that record early means you never scramble before your renewal deadline.

What to do if you failed the MLE

Download your PRC rating slip immediately after results drop. It shows your exact score per subject. Use that number, not gut feeling, to build your retake plan.

If Primary Health Care or Obstetrics failed, add scenario-based case study practice. Generic theory reviewers alone will not close that gap. However, if Professional Growth and Development failed, focus specifically on RA 7392’s legal provisions, ethics frameworks, and the expanded functions of a registered midwife. Six months is enough time for the next exam, but only if you start with a specific target instead of a general review.

Log in at prc.gov.ph and go to your LERIS dashboard to download your rating slip.

Midwives board exam results archive

This table grows with every MLE batch, and the newest batch always appears first.

PDF downloads by batch

May 2026 (special)

April 2026

November 2025

June 2025 (special)

April 2025

November 2024

June 2024 (special)

April 2024

Frequently asked questions about the midwives board exam

When were the April 2026 MLE results released?

What is the passing rate for the Midwives Licensure Examination?

To pass, you need a general weighted average of at least 70%, with no subject falling below 50%. The passing rate varies widely from batch to batch, and the results archive above lists every one.

When is the next midwives board exam?

PRC holds the MLE twice a year, and this page shows the next exam dates as soon as PRC publishes its schedule. There is no mandatory waiting period for retakers. File online via LERIS as soon as the application window opens. Download your PRC rating slip to identify which subjects to target specifically.

What are the next steps after passing the midwives board exam?

Complete three mandatory steps: register for the PRC oath-taking ceremony via LERIS, complete initial registration at PRC in person (P1,050 fee, personal appearance required), and register with IMAP at your local chapter (P2,900 initial fee, P500 annual dues after). All three are required before you can qualify for PhilHealth accreditation or most government health positions.

What subjects are in the Midwives Licensure Examination?

The MLE covers five main subjects across two days: Obstetrics, Fundamentals of Health Care, and Infant Care and Feeding on Day 1; Primary Health Care and Professional Growth and Development on Day 2. Eight integrated topics (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Parasitology, Bacteriology, and General Psychology) are tested within the five main subjects. You need a 70% GWA with no subject below 50%.

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