BACOLOD Room Assignments CLE August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam
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BACOLOD Room Assignments CLE August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam

July 18, 2026 1:01 PM
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Bacolod (Amended) Conditioned August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination Results Expected on September 4, 2026; Thousands Await PRC Release Following Nationwide Board Exams

BACOLOD , Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is expected to officially release the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE) Results on September 4, 2026, in accordance with the target schedule announced for one of the country’s largest professional licensure examinations. Thousands of aspiring Registered Criminologists (RCrim) who completed the three-day board examination on August 1, 2, and 3, 2026, are now eagerly awaiting the publication of the official results.

The upcoming release will include the complete list of successful examinees, the top-performing schools, the top 10 highest-scoring examinees (topnotchers), the overall passing rate, and other important examination statistics. Once officially published by the PRC, the results will determine which candidates have successfully met the qualifications to become licensed criminology professionals in the Philippines.

Room Assignments CLE August 2026 Criminology Licensure Exam

ProfessionExam DateVenueAction
CriminologistAugust 1, 2 & 3, 2026Bacolod amendedView Room Assignment

The Criminology Licensure Examination continues to rank among the country’s most widely participated professional board examinations, attracting graduates from state universities, local colleges, and private higher education institutions nationwide. Every examination cycle reflects the growing demand for competent criminologists who will contribute to strengthening the country’s criminal justice system and public safety institutions.

Successful examinees will earn the prestigious Registered Criminologist (RCrim) title, opening opportunities to serve in various sectors, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), forensic laboratories, correctional institutions, private security organizations, criminological research institutions, and other law enforcement and public safety agencies.

In preparation for the examination, the PRC previously released the official Room Assignment for examinees, including those assigned to testing centers in Manila and other designated examination venues nationwide. Candidates were reminded to verify their room assignments in advance, arrive at their testing centers before the scheduled reporting time, and comply with all examination regulations and documentary requirements.

The three-day examination covered the major competency areas required under the criminology profession. Examinees were tested on subjects including criminal law and jurisprudence, law enforcement administration, criminalistics, crime detection and investigation, correctional administration, forensic science, criminological theories, ethics, and related professional disciplines. The comprehensive examination aims to ensure that only qualified individuals are admitted into the profession.

Education experts note that the criminology profession continues to expand as government agencies strengthen recruitment efforts for law enforcement and public safety personnel. Licensed criminologists remain in demand across various sectors tasked with crime prevention, investigation, intelligence gathering, corrections, disaster response, and community safety initiatives.

After the official release of the results, successful examinees will be required to complete the PRC’s online initial registration process before obtaining their Professional Identification Card (PIC) and Certificate of Registration. The commission is expected to announce the schedule for online registration, oath-taking ceremonies, and issuance of professional credentials shortly after the publication of the examination results.

Meanwhile, thousands of examinees and their families continue to monitor PRC announcements as September 4, 2026 approaches. The release of the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination results will mark the culmination of months of preparation and years of academic training for future criminology professionals seeking to serve in the country’s justice and public safety sectors.

The PRC advises the public to rely only on official announcements regarding the release of the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination Results, as the exact publication date may still vary depending on the completion of the evaluation and verification of examination records. Until then, examinees are encouraged to remain patient while awaiting the official results that will determine the newest batch of Registered Criminologists in the Philippines.