What is the Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE)?
The Criminologists Licensure Exam (CLE), administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines, is a mandatory board examination for individuals seeking professional licensure in the field of criminology. Passing this examination qualifies a person to become a registered criminologist, enabling them to practice in various capacities within the criminal justice system.
The CLE is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in core areas of criminology. The exam typically covers subjects such as criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, law enforcement administration, and criminalistics. Aspiring criminologists must demonstrate a thorough understanding of these subjects to ensure they possess the necessary foundation to effectively contribute to the investigation, prevention, and punishment of crime.
Successfully passing the CLE opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities in the Philippines. Registered criminologists can find employment in law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, correctional institutions, security firms, and even academic institutions. Their expertise plays a vital role in upholding law and order, ensuring public safety, and contributing to the pursuit of justice.
2025 Examination Schedule
| Date of Examination | Opening of Application | Deadline of Application | Target Release of Results |
| February 05, 06 & 07, 2025 | November 20, 2024 | December 26, 2024 | March 07, 2025 |
| August 01, 02 & 03, 2025 | March 26, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | September 16, 2025 |
August 2025 CLE Program
Who can take the Criminologists Licensure Exam?
Enumerated below are the qualifications that are required for candidates who want to become registered criminologists in the Philippines:
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology/Master of Criminology from a PRC-recognized institution
- At least 18 years old
- Filipino Citizen
- A person of good moral character
- Must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
Requirements for First Timers
After you have verified that you are eligible to take the CLE, you must submit your application with the documents listed below.
- A printed copy of your appointment schedule;
- Original and photocopy versions of your Transcript of Records (TOR), the seal of the school, date of graduation, with scanned picture and remarks: “For Board Examination Purposes Only”;
- Original and photocopy versions of your Birth Certificate issued by the PSA;
- Examination Fee of 900 pesos
For married female applicants, provide the original and photocopy versions of your marriage contract issued by the PSA;
- Original and photocopy versions of any government-issued ID.
- Present a photocopy of the SO (Special Order) duly signed the CHED if your school is not exempted from the issuance of SO.
Requirements for Retakers
For applicants re-taking the CLE, prepare the following documentary CLE exam requirements and submit them to your designated PRC Regional Office on the appointment date:
- A printed copy of your appointment schedule;
- Original Notice of Admission (for the previous exam);
- If the NOA is no longer available, you can present a photocopy of your TOR.
How to Apply for Exam?
The Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) official website provides a detailed, step-by-step process for applying for your respective Board Licensure Exams through the Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS):
Room Assignments
The August 2025 Criminologists Licensure Exam (CLE) room assignments will be released by theb Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for the a few weeks before the examination.
CLE Coverage
The August 2025 Criminologists Licensure Exam (CLE) will cover the following topics:
- Criminal Jurisprudence, Procedure, And Evidence (criminal law book I, criminal law book II; criminal procedure, evidence, and court testimony)
- Law Enforcement Administration (police organization and administration with police planning, industrial security administration, police patrol operations with police communication system, police intelligence, police personnel, and records management, comparative police system)
- Criminalistics (personal identification, police photography, forensic ballistics, questioned documents examination, polygraph – lie detection, legal medicine)
- Crime Detection And Investigation (fundamentals of criminal investigation, traffic management, accident investigation, special crime investigation, organized crime investigation, drug education, and vice control, fire technology, and arson investigation)
- Sociology of Crimes and Ethics (introduction to criminology and psychology of crimes, Philippine criminal justice system, ethics and values, juvenile delinquency, human behavior, and crisis management, and criminological research and statistics)
- Correctional Administration (institutional corrections, non-institutional corrections)
Exam Statistics and Passing Rate
Exam Date
No. of Examinees
No. of Passers
Passing Rate
July-August 2024
22,539
11,121
49.34%
February 2024
32,495
15,684
48.27%
August 2023
17,576
5,743
32.68%
April 2023
13,000
4,139
31.84%
December 2022
33,489
11,098
33.14%
June 2022
41,913
12,698
30.30%
December 2021
33,983
11,610
34.16%
November 2019
43,512
19,191
44.11%
June 2019
20,797
7,998
38.46%
December 2018
41,341
14,324
34.65%
June 2018
21,894
7,307
33.37%
December 2017
36,516
13,025
35.67%
June 2017
20,819
5,202
24.99%
PRC Regional Offices Directory
- If you have concerns and you need help from the Professional Regulation Commission, please refer to this directory to check their office address, contact number and email address: PRC Official Directory
LERIS Account Assistance
If you have technical concerns with the with your LERIS account, including resetting your password, editing mismatched records, and other related concerns, you may email PRC’s Licensure Exam Division through the following emails:
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