15,684 out of 32,495 passed the Licensure Examination for Criminologists given by the Board of Criminology last February 2024 in 28 testing centers all over the Philippines.
The Board of Criminology comprises the following members:
- Hon. Ramil G. Gabao (Chairman)
- Hon. Lani T. Palmones
- Hon. Warren M. Corpuz
The examination results were released within twenty-two working days from the last day of the examination.
List of Successful Examinees who garnered the top 10 highest places
Performance of Schools
List of Successful Examinees
The registration process for obtaining the Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be conducted online starting April 15, 2024. Applicants are advised to visit www.prc.gov.ph and follow the instructions for initial registration. During registration, candidates must bring the following documents:
- Downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- Notice of admission (for identification purposes only)
- Two passport-sized photos (colored, with a white background and complete name tag)
- Two sets of documentary stamps
- One short brown envelope
Successful examinees are required to personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
FAQ
- What is the Criminology Board Exam?
- The Criminologist Licensure Examination is one of the 43 annual board exams conducted by the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC).
- This exam screens aspiring criminologists in the country based on the standards written in the Republic Act No. 11131 or the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018.
- If you’re determined to become a certified criminologist, passing this exam is a must!
- What is the coverage of the Criminology Board Exam?
- The Criminology Board Exam covers the following subjects:
- Criminal Jurisprudence, Procedure & Evidence: 20%
- Law Enforcement Administration: 20%
- Crime Detection and Investigation (CDI): 20%
- Criminalistics: 15%
- Correctional Administration: 10%
- Sociology of Crimes and Ethics: 15%
- Due to recent shifts in the K-12 academic curriculum, there might be some changes in the exam coverage.
- The Criminology Board Exam covers the following subjects:
- What is the passing rate for the Criminology Board Exam?
- To pass the Criminology board exam, you’ll need to have a general average of at least 75% with no less than 60% in any subtest.
- If you make the overall cut but fail in a subject, you’ll need to retake only that specific subtest and achieve an 80% rating to pass the exam.
- How have aspiring criminologists performed in recent exams?
- Here’s the trend of Criminology Board Exam passing rates over the last three years:
- December 2018: 34.65%
- June 2018: 33.37%
- December 2017: 35.67%
- June 2017: 24.99%
- October 2016: 31.35%
- April 2016: 23.90%
- Here’s the trend of Criminology Board Exam passing rates over the last three years:
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Criminology Board Exam?
- Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Filipino citizen or foreign citizen from a country/state adhering to the Philippine practice of criminology.
- In good health and of good moral character.
- A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology.
- Applicants must meet the following criteria: