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What to expect in the Criminologist Licensure Exam
Walking in knowing the shape of the exam is half the battle. Here is how the CLE is structured, what it takes to pass, the mistakes that trip people up, and how the ExamJuan mock exams prepare you for the real thing.
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Exam day, at a glance
- The format
- 100% multiple choice across six subjects, each carrying a fixed weight per the RA 11131 Table of Specifications. Given twice a year.
- How long it is
- The CLE runs to roughly 600 questions and the board sets aside about 10h for it. Our timed mocks are paced to the same seconds-per-item, so exam-day speed feels familiar.
- The subjects
- It is scored across 6 subjects: Criminal Jurisprudence & Procedure, Crime Detection & Investigation, Criminal Sociology (Ethics & Human Behavior), Law Enforcement Administration, Criminalistics, Correctional Administration. Each subject grade counts toward your general average.
- What it takes to pass
- A general average of at least 75%, with no subject rating below 60%. A 75% general weighted average, with no subject rating below 60%.
- When it is given
- Twice yearly. Confirm dates at prc.gov.ph.
Common pitfalls, and how to avoid them
- Studying unevenly. One weak subject can pull down your average or drop you below the 60% floor, so give every subject real time, not just your favorites.
- Never practicing under time. Knowing the material and answering it at exam speed are different skills. Take at least one full timed mock before exam week.
- Cramming instead of spacing. Short, daily review beats a few marathon sessions. Work a lesson and its quiz, then move on and come back.
- Skipping the review of wrong answers. The explanation on a missed item is where the learning is. Read every "why", not just the score.
How our mock exams mirror the real CLE
The ExamJuan reviewer ships 4 full timed mock exams. Each is paced to the real exam's seconds-per-item, drawn across all 6 subjects in the same proportions, and scored against the real 75% passing mark with a per-subject breakdown, so you always know exactly where you stand before the day itself.
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Who can take the Criminologist Licensure Exam?
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim) program from a recognized school.
What is the format of the CLE examination?
100% multiple choice across six subjects, each carrying a fixed weight per the RA 11131 Table of Specifications. Given twice a year.
When is the Criminologist Licensure Exam given?
Twice yearly. Confirm dates at prc.gov.ph.
What is the passing score for the CLE?
75% general average, with no subject rating below 60%. A 75% general weighted average, with no subject rating below 60%.