MANILA, Philippines – The Polytechnic University of the Philippines announced College Entrance Test (PUPCET) online application and test schedule for the First Semester of Academic Year 2020-2021. View as well on this page for other details - qualifications, requirements and step-by-step procedure.
As announced on Thursday, online application for Sta. Mesa, Manila (PUP Main) will start on August 26 (Monday) and will end on October 12, 2019 (Saturday). Schedule of exam is on October 19, 2019 (Saturday).
PUPCET for AY 2020-2021 Schedule
Metro Manila
Central Luzon
Southern Luzon
Who are qualified to take the PUPCET?
Qualified to apply are:
Requirements for Admission
Please prepare the following documents prior to your admission to PUP:
Procedure of application
All PUPCET applicants must apply online using PUP iApply (read step-by-step procedure). An applicant is allowed to apply and take the PUPCET in only one (1) PUP Branch/Campus, and only once this academic year. Multiple application will make the applicant’s PUPCET result null and void. PUPCET application is non-transferrable.
When to Claim ePermit?
PUP said that ePermit/Test Permit will be available in five (5) working days after online application.
What to bring during exam?
All examinees are not allowed to bring cellphone, calculator, iPad and other related gadgets to the test venue.
They must only have with them the following:
— The Summit Express
As announced on Thursday, online application for Sta. Mesa, Manila (PUP Main) will start on August 26 (Monday) and will end on October 12, 2019 (Saturday). Schedule of exam is on October 19, 2019 (Saturday).
PUPCET for AY 2020-2021 Schedule
Metro Manila
| Branch | Schedule of Online Application | Claiming of Test Permit | Test Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sta. Mesa, Manila | August 26 to October 12, 2019 | August 31 to October 12, 2019 | October 19, 2019 (Saturday) |
| Quezon City | No schedule yet | ||
| Parañaque City | No schedule yet | ||
| San Juan City | No schedule yet | ||
| Taguig City | No schedule yet |
Central Luzon
| Branch | Schedule Date of Online Application | Start of Claiming of Test Permit | Test Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabiao, Nueva Ecija | No schedule yet | ||
| Mariveles, Bataan | No schedule yet | ||
| Pulilan, Bulacan | No schedule yet | ||
| Sta. Maria, Bulacan (for Sta. Maria, Bulacan residents only) | No schedule yet |
Southern Luzon
| Branch | Schedule Date of Online Application | Start of Claiming of Test Permit | Test Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso, Cavite | No schedule yet | ||
| Bansud, Oriental Mindoro | No schedule yet | ||
| Biñan, Laguna | No schedule yet | ||
| Calauan, Laguna | No schedule yet | ||
| Gen. Luna, Quezon | No schedule yet | ||
| Lopez, Quezon | No schedule yet | ||
| Maragondon, Cavite | No schedule yet | ||
| Mulanay, Quezon | No schedule yet | ||
| Ragay, Camarines Sur | No schedule yet | ||
| Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro | No schedule yet | ||
| San Pedro, Laguna | No schedule yet | ||
| Sta. Rosa, Laguna | No schedule yet | ||
| Sto. Tomas, Batangas | No schedule yet | ||
| Unisan, Quezon | No schedule yet |
Who are qualified to take the PUPCET?
Qualified to apply are:
- Grade 12 students expected to graduate at the end of School Year 2018-2019, and those who graduated from K-12 pilot schools who have not enrolled in any technical / diploma / degree program immediately after graduation with GWA of 82% or higher.
- A Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) passer, eligible for admission to college with an average rating of 82% or higher in its 5 subject areas: Mathematics, Communication Arts (English), Science, Communication Arts (Filipino) and Araling Panlipunan.
- An Alternative Learning System Accreditation & Equivalency (ALS) Test for Secondary Level passer, eligible for admission to college: with Percentile Correct (PC) 82% or higher and has 100 or higher Standard Score (SS) with Essay Writing of 82% of higher following DepEd regulations.
- Graduated in 2016 or earlier years but did not enter college / technical / diploma / degree program in any school.
Requirements for Admission
Please prepare the following documents prior to your admission to PUP:
- Original (or certified true copy, if lost) of senior high school card (F138) with school dry seal
- Notarized certification of non-enrollment for senior high school graduates who have not enrolled in any technical/diploma/degree program immediately after senior high school graduation
- Certificate of Completion for Senior High School
- Original PSA Birth Certificate
- Certification of Good Moral issued by the senior high school principal or guidance counselor with school dry seal
- Duly authenticated copy of the PEPT/ALS A&E Test Certificate of Rating, certified by the DepEd-NETRC-BALS
- School ID (for currently enrolled students) or any valid ID with picture (for previous senior high school graduates)
Procedure of application
All PUPCET applicants must apply online using PUP iApply (read step-by-step procedure). An applicant is allowed to apply and take the PUPCET in only one (1) PUP Branch/Campus, and only once this academic year. Multiple application will make the applicant’s PUPCET result null and void. PUPCET application is non-transferrable.
When to Claim ePermit?
PUP said that ePermit/Test Permit will be available in five (5) working days after online application.
What to bring during exam?
All examinees are not allowed to bring cellphone, calculator, iPad and other related gadgets to the test venue.
They must only have with them the following:
- Test Permit printed in color.
- Two (2) pcs. lead pencil with eraser/sharpener
- High School ID currently issued by your school official
— The Summit Express
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