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Key Facts: VLE Exam
100
Independent practice inventory, separate from real examination items
OpenExamPrep independent practice bank
75%
minimum general weighted average required to pass
Republic Act No. 9268
60%
minimum score in any individual subject to pass
Republic Act No. 9268
9 subjects
Current PRC subject programme, effective from November 2026
PRC notice dated 25 September 2026
The VLE is a comprehensive three-day board exam covering nine subjects. Passing requires a general weighted average of at least 75% with no subject rating below 60%.
Sample VLE Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the VLE exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1In ruminants, which compartment of the stomach has a mucosal lining characterized by honeycomb-like ridges that serve to trap foreign material?
2What is the standard dental formula for a permanent adult canine (dog)?
3Which of the following anatomical features is characteristic of the avian respiratory system, distinguishing it from mammals?
4In the equine foot, which structure is a highly elastic, wedge-shaped mass situated between the cartilages of the hoof that helps absorb shock and promote venous blood return?
5Which teeth comprise the carnassial (shearing) apparatus in the adult dog?
6Which compartment or structures in the porcine (pig) stomach distinguishes it anatomically from carnivores?
7What is the typical vertebral formula of the bovine (cattle) spinal column?
8Which cranial nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication (masseter, temporalis, pterygoids) in domestic mammals?
9Where is the sinoatrial (SA) node, the primary pacemaker of the mammalian heart, anatomically located?
10Which of the following anatomical features of the feline (cat) reproductive tract is directly dependent on testosterone levels and disappears after castration?
About the VLE Exam
The Philippine VLE is administered by PRC and the Board of Veterinary Medicine under RA 9268 and applicable Board rules. The current programme uses nine subject blocks spanning veterinary sciences, production, public health, clinical practice and law. Passing is followed by the required oath and professional registration/identification steps; it is not, by itself, unrestricted authority to practise.
Exam sponsor: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of Veterinary Medicine. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The applicable 2024 enhanced TOS gives 100 items in each of nine subjects, 900 items total. Published subject scoring weights differ from these equal item counts. This is separate from the 100-question independent practice inventory.
Time Limit
Three days, three two-hour subject blocks daily: 18 examination hours, under the PRC order effective from November 2026.
Passing Score
75% general weighted average, no subject below 60%
Exam / Certification Fees
PRC publishes PHP 900 for a baccalaureate full-examination application and PHP 450 for a conditioned/removal application. These are examination base fees, not an all-in promise covering documentary stamps, payment charges, registration, review or travel.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Sitting-specific. Any historical PRC pass rate describes its named cohort, not a universal threshold or individual chance of passing. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- PRC Board of Veterinary Medicine Page
- Republic Act No. 9268 - Philippine Veterinary Medicine Act of 2004
- Republic Act No. 8485 - Animal Welfare Act of 1998
- Republic Act No. 10631 - Amended Animal Welfare Act
- PRC current2026 veterinary subject order
- PRC examination fee schedule · Source checked 2026-10-31
- PRC enhanced VLE TOS — 2024 Annex A · Source checked 2026-10-31
- PRC Resolution 7 (2024) — enhanced TOS from October 2024 · Source checked 2026-10-31
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Veterinary Anatomy
Systemic and topographic anatomy, microscopic structures, embryonic development, and nervous system anatomy of domestic animals.
Veterinary Physiology
Cellular and organ system functions, chemical constituents (biochemistry), hormone functions, and reproductive mechanisms.
Zootechnics
Principles of animal breeding, nutritional requirements, feeds and feeding practices, environmental hygiene, behavior, and production systems.
Veterinary Pathology
General tissue response to injury, organ system diseases, clinical pathology indicators, and post-mortem examination procedures.
Veterinary Pharmacology
Mechanism of drug actions, pharmacokinetics, clinical therapeutics, drug safety/toxicology, and legal rules of prescription writing.
Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health
Bacterial and viral pathogens, immunological defense, zoonotic disease epidemiology, food safety/hygiene, and meat inspection protocols.
Veterinary Parasitology
Morphology, lifecycle, pathogenesis, and control of veterinary protozoans, helminths, and arthropods.
Veterinary Surgery
Principles of surgical care, anesthesia protocols, diagnostic imaging, wound management, and operative procedures.
Veterinary Medicine
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in small animals, swine, poultry, equine, and ruminants; veterinary jurisprudence (RA 9268); professional ethics; and animal welfare (RA 8485 / RA 10631).
Preparing for the VLE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% general weighted average, no subject below 60%
- Assessment: The applicable 2024 enhanced TOS gives 100 items in each of nine subjects, 900 items total. Published subject scoring weights differ from these equal item counts. This is separate from the 100-question independent practice inventory.
- Time limit: Three days, three two-hour subject blocks daily: 18 examination hours, under the PRC order effective from November 2026.
- Exam / certification fees: PRC publishes PHP 900 for a baccalaureate full-examination application and PHP 450 for a conditioned/removal application. These are examination base fees, not an all-in promise covering documentary stamps, payment charges, registration, review or travel. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are passing and removal examinations distinguished?
A full pass under RA 9268 section 17 requires a weighted average of at least 75% and no subject below 60%. An average of at least 75% with a below-60% subject permits re-examination in the deficient subject or subjects. Each repeated subject must reach 75%; failure requires the whole examination at the next sitting, subject to PRC instructions. This is not restricted to exactly one deficient subject.
What is the current subject order?
Effective from November 2026, Day 1 is Anatomy 10%, Pharmacology 10%, Medicine 14%; Day 2 is Zootechnics 12%, Physiology 10%, Pathology 10%; Day 3 is Parasitology 10%, Microbiology and Public Health 14%, Surgery 10%. Each day has three two-hour subject blocks. These are published weights; they total 100%.
How many real examination questions are there?
The applicable 2024 enhanced TOS gives 100 items in each of nine subjects, 900 items total. Published subject scoring weights differ from these equal item counts. This is separate from the 100-question independent practice inventory. The current programme uses three two-hour sessions daily over three days, for 18 examination hours excluding breaks and instructions.
Who is eligible?
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from a CHED-recognized institution; Filipino citizenship or qualifying foreign reciprocity; good health, sound mind and good moral character, with no conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; and current PRC filing requirements (RA 9268, section 15). The current filing and documentary requirements still apply.
What are the examination and removal fees?
PRC publishes PHP 900 for a baccalaureate full-examination application and PHP 450 for a conditioned/removal application. These are examination base fees, not an all-in promise covering documentary stamps, payment charges, registration, review or travel. The published PHP 450 conditioned/removal base fee is not multiplied here by the number of repeated subjects.
Does passing authorize immediate unrestricted practice?
Successful examinees must complete the applicable oath, registration and professional-identification requirements. RA 9268 sections 18–20 and current PRC instructions govern those steps. Registration and renewal are separate from the examination result; no generic lifetime pass-to-practice entitlement is promised.
Which laws and legal section distinctions matter?
RA 9268 governs veterinary practice; RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631 governs animal welfare. In RA 9268, section 27 concerns information on professional documents, section 28 automatic registration, section 32 the roster, and section 33 penalties. A section-number mnemonic cannot replace the complete applicable provision.
Does this reference replace clinical training or local protocols?
No. This is selected educational revision. Species, patient condition, product concentration, drug label, diagnosis and current clinical protocol determine actual care. Lesion patterns are not definitive diagnoses, and an examination shorthand does not authorize procedures or replace licensed veterinary assessment.