Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test, commonly known as PUPCET, is part of the admission requirements in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, administered to graduates of Philippine and foreign high schools.

The PUPCET is an instrument used to measure different abilities which are deemed necessary in tackling college work of high school graduates who apply for admission to the different degree programs offered in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.^[1]

Eligibility and Application to the PUPCET

Individuals that are considered eligible for the PUPCET should be any one of the following:

• Graduating high school students of the current school year
• High school graduates who have not enrolled in any technical/diploma/degree program immediately after high school graduation
• A Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) passer, eligible for admission to college with an average rating of 82 or higher in its five subject areas: Mathematics, Communication Arts (English), Science, Communication Arts (Filipino), and Araling Panlipunan
• An Alternative Learning System Accreditation & Equivalency (ALS A & E) Test for Secondary Level passer, eligible for admission to college and has 100 or higher Standard Score (SS) and an essay writing proficiency level of 2 or higher^[2]

Applicant is allowed to apply and take the PUPCET in only one (1) campus and only once this school year. Double application will make the applicant’s PUPCET result null and void.

In addition, graduates must not have taken and must not be taking any college subjects. He or she should not plan to take any college subjects before the semester or academic year of the PUPCET.

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