Ateneo de Manila University leads in bar exam pass rates for first-time takers in the Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and Ateneo de Davao University achieved the highest passing rates for first-time bar exam takers in their respective categories. Ateneo de Manila University had 165 candidates, with 159 passing, resulting in a 96.36% rate. Polytechnic University of the Philippines followed with 54 passers out of 61, an 88.52% rate. Ateneo de Davao University topped its category with 47 passers out of 48, achieving a 97.92% rate. Several schools with fewer than 10 candidates also reported 100% passing rates.