28/11/2025
Observations on PNLE Table (2009–2025)
1. Passing rates from 2009–2014 were unstable and generally low (30–48%).
• This period shows frequent fluctuations, sometimes dropping below 35%.
• Reflects variability in curriculum delivery, preparedness, and possibly PRC item difficulty.
2. From 2015–2019, the passing rate becomes more stable (40–55%).
• A more consistent mid-range performance.
• Still no dramatic improvement, but fewer extreme lows.
3. 2020 had no PNLE (COVID-19 pandemic).
• This created a “gap year” with no board exam.
4. From 2021–2025, there is a dramatic upward trend.
• 2021 onward shows the beginning of improvement (51–65%).
• 2022–2025 shows a historic rise, frequently above 70%, reaching:
• 80% (Nov 2023)
• 85% (Nov 2024)
• Record-high 90.04% (Nov 2025)
This is the strongest PNLE performance in modern history.
5. Takers significantly increased in recent years (up to 45,000).
• Especially November sessions: 24k → 32k → 34k → 45k.
• Likely due to:
• Accumulated graduates from pandemic backlog
• Increased enrollment in nursing programs
• Strong industry demand (PH & abroad)
6. Passers exploding in number.
• Nov 2025: 40,692 passers → unprecedented.
