PUPCET 2024 Requirements and Qualifications

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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is now in the process of accepting first year college students through their PUP College Entrance Test or PUPCET.

PUPCET is one of the most competitive college entrance exams in the country due to the sheer number of examinees. Thousands of senior high school graduates take the PUPCET every year for a chance to study in a reputable national state college.

If you are one of those interested in taking the PUPCET this 2024 then I suggest that you read the PUPCET requirements and the schedules of applications, as well as, the exams in various campuses of PUP.

PUPCET Requirements

To apply for PUPCET, the following requirements must be submitted online in JPEG format (,jpg or .jpeg) with file size not exceeding 300 kilobytes (kb):

1. Grade 11 Report Card that clearly shows your complete name, learner reference number (LRN), and the general weighted average (GWA) for first and second semesters.

2. 2 by 2-colored picture or photo with name tag. Note that your photo should look like this:

Acceptable Photos for PUPCET.

PUPCET Qualifications

The following are qualified to take the PUPCET:

1. Grade 12 students who are eligible to graduate for at the end of the Academic Year (AY) 2023-2024

2. Graduates of K-12 pilot schools who have GWA that are 82% or higher and have enrolled in any degree programs, diploma programs, or technical programs.

3. Passers of Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT), Alternative Learning System (ALS), and Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFEA & E) who are certified eligible for admission to tertiary level education or college.

How to Apply for PUPCET

Applying for PUPCET is easy since it can be done online. All you need is a good internet connection and the digital copy of your PUPCET requirements.

You can read the step-by-step instructions for PUPCET application in the PUPCET website.

That covers the requirements and qualifications for PUPCET. I pray for your success in PUPCET and I hope you become part of the iskolars ng bayan sa PUP.

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Want to know more about PUPCET? I recommend that you read these articles:

1. 9 Important Tips for PUPCET Takers

2. PUPCET Coverage

3. Reminders for PUPCET Examinees

4. Tips for PUPCET

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9 Important Tips for PUPCET Takers

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The online application for the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test or PUPCET is now open.

I bet that many high school students wanted to go to this prestigious university. Unfortunately, only 8,000 of the average 50,000 PUPCET examinees are admitted to PUP. That means that only 16% of the total examinees pass the PUPCET. 

How to avoid being included in 86% PUPCET non-passers? I suggest that you follow these 10 PUPCET tips:

1. Study Study Study

Break your habit of not studying for quizzes and periodical exams in high school. I suggest that you study and study more. Go back to your high Math, Science, and English. Read some history and current events for the General Information part of the PUPCET coverage. 

2. Do not Over Study

Studying is good but you must make sure to have enough rest, especially the night before the exam. You need to be alert and sleepy on the day of PUPCET. 

3. Arrive Early

Thousands of students will go to PUP campus on the day of the exam. So, you must expect heavy traffic. Arrive at PUP early so you can relax a little before the exam starts.

4. Bring Your Test Permit

No test permit = no exam. PUP, of course, will help you in case that you forget your test permit but it will cause you plenty of stress. 

5. Answer What You Know First

Do not waste time on questions that you don't know the answer. Skip those items first then go back to them later. 

6. Listen to the Proctor

The PUPCET proctors will lay down the rules before the start of exam. Listen to them to avoid confusion. 

7. Don't Take the Exam on an Empty Stomach

Eat your meal (i.e. breakfast or lunch) before taking the PUPCET so you will have enough energy to last the grueling exam. You may also snacks and bottled water in the testing area. 

8. Be Mindful of the Time

PUPCET is difficult because you have to answer around 200 questions within 2 hours. Do not waste your time on difficult questions. 

9. Do not Rely on Leaked PUPCET Questions 

There may be leaked PUPCET questions being shared around before the exam. Do not rely on leaked PUPCET questions because these may be fake.

BONUS TIP: Join Online Groups

There are plenty of online groups in Facebook where PUPCET takers share tips and help each other. I suggest that you join these groups to get the latest news about PUPCET. I also suggest that you monitor the PUP Facebook page.

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Do you want to know more about PUPCET? I suggest that you read PUPCET Coverage 2017 - 2018.

PUPCET Coverage 2017

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) recently opened the online application for its College Entrance Test or PUPCET.

According to the schedule of the PUPCET in the PUP website, the PUPCET Online Application for the PUP – Sta. Mesa Campus is from August 1 to October 6, 2017. The PUPCET in Sta. Mesa campus will be on October 14, 2017.

If you are planning to enroll into PUP, then you must know the PUPCET Coverage or the subjects that you should study when you will take the PUPCET.

PUPCET coverage or the subjects are normally four and these are:

Mathematics

English

Science

General Information

For the Mathematics subject, you must study the algebra and basic math that you learned in High School.

For the English subject, you must expect reading comprehension.

For the Science subject, you must review on high school Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

Finally, for the General Information, you must review on history and Araling Panlipunan. Reading about the latest news and issues will also help you pass this part of the PUPCET Coverage.

PUPCET questions are not that difficult. Me and my siblings all had an easy time taking the PUPCET. What difficult is the time limit. PUPCET examinees are expected to answer about 200 questions within 2 hours!

I suggest that you review and study hard so that you will be one of the few examinees who will pass the PUPCET.

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Remaining Campuses with PUPCET 2014

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for 2014 is almost at its end. PUP – Sta. Mesa and other campuses already released the list of passers for this year’s PUPCET.

Many students still aim to enter PUP and, unfortunately, their choices are getting slimmer by the day.

According to PUP’s iApply website, there are only 3 remaining campuses that are still to hold their PUPCET. These campuses are: (1) PUP - Biñan (Laguna), (2) PUP - Pulilan (Bulacan), and PUP - Parañaque City.

Here are the schedule of PUPCET for these campuses:

PUP - Biñan (Laguna)
Schedule of online PUPCET application: April 21 to May 19, 2014
Start of claiming PUPCET permit: April 22, 2014
Deadline of Payment: May 19, 2014 (until 3:00 PM only)
Last day of claiming PUPCET permit: May 19, 2014
Exam date: May 25, 2014 (Sunday)

PUP – Pulilan (Bulacan)
Schedule of online PUPCET application: January 6 to May 6, 2014
Start of claiming PUPCET permit: January 20, 2014
Deadline of Payment: May 7, 2014
Last day of claiming PUPCET permit: May 9, 2014
Exam date: May 10, 2014 (Saturday)

Please note that only the graduates of any high school can take the PUPCET for this campus.

PUP - Parañaque City
Schedule of online PUPCET application: December 15, 2013 to May 20, 2014
Start of claiming PUPCET permit: December 22, 2014
Deadline of Payment: May 20, 2014 (until 3:00 PM only)
Last day of claiming PUPCET permit: May 22, 2014
Exam date: May 23, 2014 (Friday)

Payments of PUPCET fee may only be made in Landbank.

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Want to know more about PUPCET, read these blog posts:

Qualifications and Requirements for PUPCET
Tips for PUPCET
Where to Find Help in PUPCET.

PUPCET 2014 is Now Open!

Many graduating high school students are waiting for this announcement. Well, I am very glad to announce (and yes, I am a month late in announcing) that the Polytechnic University of the Philippines' College Entrance Test or PUPCET for academic year 2014 to 2015 is now open.

This means that graduating high school students and other elegible applicants can now go to the PUP iApply website and apply for the PUPCET.

Here is the schedule of PUPCET for the Santa Mesa (Manila) Campus and other campuses of PUP:

PUP – Santa Mesa (Manila) Campus

Dates of Online Application: September 2, 2013 to December 12, 2013.

Start of Claiming of Test Permit: September 19, 2013.

Deadline of Payment: December 16, 2013 3:00 PM.

Last Day of Claiming of Test Permit: December 20, 2013.

Schedule of PUPCET: January 25, 2014.

PUP – San Juan City Campus

Dates of Online Application: September 2, 2013 to March 31, 2014

Start of Claiming of Test Permit: October 3, 2013

Deadline of Payment: March 31, 2014 3:00 PM.

Last Day of Claiming of Test Permit:  April 11, 2014

Schedule of PUPCET: April 12, 2014

PUP – Taguig City Campus

Dates of Online Application: October 1, 2013 to March 2, 2014

Start of Claiming of Test Permit: November 16, 2013

Deadline of Payment: March 3, 2014 3:00 PM

Last Day of Claiming of Test Permit: March 7, 2014 

Schedule of PUPCET: March 9, 2014

PUP – Santo Tomas (Batangas) Campus

Dates of Online Application: October 16, 2013 to March 3, 2014 

Start of Claiming of Test Permit: November 18, 2013

Deadline of Payment: March 3, 2014 3:00 PM

Last Day of Claiming of Test Permit: March 12, 2014

Schedule of PUPCET: March 16, 2014

Schedules of PUPCET for other PUP campuses are yet to be announced so please stay monitor this blog from time to time.

For information about applying to PUPCET like the requirements and who is eligible to apply, please read my post, “Qualifications and Requirements for PUPCET”.

Do you want to know some tips when taking PUPCET? Please read my post, “Tips for PUPCET”.

Special PUPCET for PUP - Santa Mesa

There is a good news for high school graduates who want to study in the Santa Mesa (Manila) campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) but did not took the last PUPCET. PUP announced a special PUPCET that will be held on April 27, 2013. The announcement was given on the Offcial Facebook page of PUP.

Unfortunately, the announcement is not present in the PUP website. The iApply website only show that the PUPCET for the PUP - Santa Mesa campus is already closed. There were two batches for this year's PUPCET. The first set of PUPCET was held on January 27, 2013 while the second set was held on February 17, 2013. Nonetheless, the PUP - Santa Mesa campus is still included in the options to be selected when applying for the PUPCET, which may mean that the PUP - Santa Mesa campus is still open for PUPCET.

PUP - Santa Mesa campus is still included in the iApply website.

Take note that the April 27 special PUPCET is only open for high school graduates that have not taken the PUPCET nor became a college student yet. Other requirements for the regular PUPCET also applies to this special PUPCET.

This special PUPCET is the last chance for high school graduates to become first year students (freshmen) of PUP - Santa Mesa. So, if you are a high school graduate and you want to study in PUP - Santa Mesa, I highly suggest that you take this opportunity. It is important that you take this special PUPCET.

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Do you want to know more information about the PUPCET? Please read my tips for PUPCET. You can also read some information that I posted about the PUPCET. 

List of PUPCET Passers in Sta. Mesa Campus

The result is out! Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) just published the list of PUPCET passers for the Sta. Mesa (Manila) campus. The list can be accessed by going to the PUPCET 2013 passers website.

The list of passers shown in the list are names of examinees who took the PUPCET on January 17, 2013 (first batch) and February 17, 2013 (second batch). Take note that the list only shows PUPCET passers who are qualified for admission to PUP – Sta. Mesa campus only. There will be a different list for PUPCET passers for the other campuses of PUP.

PUPCET examinees can check if they passed the exam either by using the search box or by viewing the complete alphabetical list of passers.

PUPCET passers search box

A total of 10,968 examinees passed the PUPCET and are eligible to enter PUP – Sta. Mesa campus. The list started from Aala, Jobelle Bernardo and ended with Zurbito, Ma. Carmen Molina.

Congratulations if you are included in the list of PUPCET passers. All you need to do now is to wait for the letter from PUP. The letter contains instruction for your enrollment to PUP.

Congratulations to all PUPCET passers! God bless to your college life.

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Do you have questions about PUPCET? Read my tips for PUPCET.

Updated PUPCET Schedules for Central Luzon Campuses

The PUPCET season is here. The first campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to conduct the entrance exam is the Santa Mesa (Manila) Campus. The first batch of examinees will take the exam on January 27 of this year.

Other campuses in Metro Manila, South Luzon and Central Luzon will follow suit. I already posted the updated PUPCET schedules for the PUP Metro Manila campuses here. For the updated schedules for South Luzon campuses, please go here.

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Here are the updated schedules for PUP campuses located in Central Luzon:

Bataan Campus

1. Mariveles Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to April 3, 2013

Deadline of payment: April 3, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: April 9, 2013

Exam schedule: April 14, 2013

Bulacan Campuses

1. Pulilan Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to May 16, 2013

Deadline of payment: May 16, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: May 16, 2013

Exam schedule: May 18, 2013

2. Santa Maria Campus

Schedule of online application: December 3, 2012 to February 26, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 4, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 10, 2013

Exam schedule: May 11, 2013

Nueva Ecija Campus

1. Cabiao Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to May 9, 2013

Deadline of payment: May 9, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: May 9, 2013

Exam schedule: May 11, 2013

PUPCET takers in Central Luzon should take note of these schedules.

Need some help for PUPCET? You can visit my article about tips for PUPCET.

Do you have more questions? Find the answer here or just leave submit your questions by commenting.

Updated PUPCET Schedules for South Luzon Campuses

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) will conduct entrance exams in all of its campuses for the academic year 2013 – 2014. The first batch of examinees for the Santa Mesa (Manila) will take their exam on January 27.

Other PUP campuses in Metro Manila and other parts of the country will follow suit. I posted about the updated PUPCET schedules for Metro Manila campus yesterday. Here are the updated schedules for PUP campuses located in South Luzon:

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Batangas Campus

1. Sto. Tomas (Batangas) Campus

Schedule of online application: November 6, 2012 to February 28, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 5, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 8, 2013

Exam schedule: March 10, 2013

Camarines Campus

1. Ragay (Camarines Sur) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 3, 2012 to February 20, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 8, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 11, 2013

Exam schedule: March 23, 2013

Cavite Campus

1. Maragondon Campus

Schedule of oapplication: December 5, 2012 to April 24, 2013

Deadline of payment: April 24, 2013

Last day of issuance of permit: April 25, 2013

Exam schedule: April 28, 2013

Laguna Campuses

1. Biñan (Laguna) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to May 9, 2013

Deadline of payment: May 9, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: May 14, 2013

Exam schedule: May 19, 2013

2. Calauan (Laguna) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to May 9, 2013

Deadline of payment: May 9, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: May 14, 2013

Exam schedule: May 19, 2013

3. San Pedro (Laguna) Campus

Schedule of online application: November 19, 2012 to February 25, 2013

Deadline of payment: February 26, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 5, 2013

Exam schedule: March 9, 2013

4. Sta. Rosa (Laguna) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 3, 2012 to March 27, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 25, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 27, 2013

Exam schedule: April 6, 2013

Mindoro Campuses

1. Bansud (Oriental Mindoro) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 3, 2012 to March 22, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 27, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: March 27, 2013

Exam schedule: April 6, 2013

2. Sablayan (Occidental Mindoro) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to April 15, 2013

Deadline of payment: April 15, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: April 25, 2013

Exam schedule: April 28, 2013

Quezon Campuses

1. General Luna (Quezon) Campus

Schedule of oapplication: January 5 to March 14, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 16, 2013

Last day of issuance of permit: March 16, 2013

Exam schedule: March 17, 2013

2. Lopez (Quezon) Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to April 12, 2013

Deadline of payment: April 12, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: April 16, 2013

Exam schedule: April 21, 2013

3. Mulanay (Quezon) Campus

Schedule of oapplication: January 5 to March 14, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 15, 2013

Last day of issuance of permit: March 15, 2013

Exam schedule: March 16, 2013

4. Unisan (Quezon) Campus

Schedule of oapplication: January 5 to April 2, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 17, 2013

Last day of issuance of permit: April 15, 2013

Exam schedule: April 20, 2013

Note: I think that this schedule is wrong. Hope that PUP website update it immediately.

These are the schedules that the PUPCET takers should take note.

God bless to all examinees!

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Do you have other questions? Visit this page for answers or you can tell us your questions by posting a comment.

Updated PUPCET Schedules for Metro Manila Campuses

Only few days remain before hundreds of graduating high school students will flock the Santa Mesa Campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) for the PUPCET. The day is January 27 and I am sure that many are already studying right now so they can pass the exam and enter PUP.

Are you one of those who will be taking the PUPCET on January 27? If you are then you should read my tips for PUPCET.

The exam on January 27 is just for the first batch of examinees. There is still a second batch of examinees for the Santa Mesa Campus. Other campuses of PUP also had their own PUPCET. This means that you still have the chance to take the PUP's entrance exam even if you failed to beat the deadline in submitting the requirements for the first batch.

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Here are the updated schedule of PUPCET for all the campuses of PUP.

1. Santa Mesa (Manila) Campus second batch

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to February 8, 2013

Deadline of payment: February 8, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: February 13, 2013

Exam schedule: February 17, 2013

2. Parañaque City Campus

Schedule of online application: December 5, 2012 to May 15, 2013

Deadline of payment: May 15, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: May 19, 2013

Exam schedule: May 25, 2013

3. Quezon City Campus

Schedule of online application: November 19, 2012 to April 2, 2013

Deadline of payment: April 2, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: April 10, 2013

Exam schedule: April 14, 2013

4. San Juan City Campus

Schedule of online application: November 6, 2012 to March 22, 2013

Deadline of payment: March 22, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: April 2, 2013

Exam schedule: April 7, 2013

5. Taguig City Campus

Schedule of online application: November 6, 2012 to February 20, 2013

Deadline of payment: February 22, 2013

Last day of issuance of ePermit: February 26, 2013

Exam schedule: March 3, 2013

Those who want to take the PUPCET at the Metro Manila campuses should take note of these schedules.

God bless to all examinees!

Do you have question about iApply, which is the online application for PUPCET? Get more information about it here.

Find answer to some of your questions about PUPCET here.

Where to Find Help for PUPCET

Are you confused with the online application for the PUPCET? Or do you have a lot of questions and you don't who to approach for answers?

One thing you can do is to go my other posts to find answers to your questions. Here are some of my articles about PUPCET that will be useful to you:

1. PUPCET Online Application is Now Open – This article contains information on the requirements for PUPCET, the fees that should pay, claiming the test permit and the contact details for PUP Admissions and Registration Office.

2. Tips for PUPCET and Reminders for PUPCET Examinees – These two articles will be useful for you because they contain tips that you can follow before and during the exam. Read these articles once you are sure that you will be taking the PUPCET.

What if you have other questions that have no answer in the articles that I posted?

The solution to that is to ask your questions to a PUP iApply Support Officer.

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You can contact the support officer via the iApply hotline: 310-0410.

You can also contact them via Yahoo! Messenger: pupiapply.

Don't hesitate to use these resources that I provided you. Answers to your PUPCET questions are just a few press of buttons away. Or you can ask me your questions by leaving a comment.

PUPCET for SY 2013 - 2014 is Now Open

Note: For the updated schedules for Metro Manila campuses, please visit this link.

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) just opened the application for the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for the upcoming school year of 2013 – 2014. This announcement was made on the PUP iApply website, which is the official website for PUPCET.

I am sure that many high school graduating students, especially from public high schools, are aiming to enter PUP, which is one of the prestigious public university of the country.

Take note that application for PUPCET can only be made via the PUP iApply website. There is no need for you to go to a PUP campus to apply for PUPCET.

Please take note of the following schedules for PUPCET online application:

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(Source: PUP iApply)

Also take note that these schedules are only for the Santa Mesa Campus of PUP.

Do not forget that the deadline for submitting your online application for PUPCET is on December 10, 2012. I think that PUP will not extend this deadline. So, you must apply now if you are considering to take the PUPCET.

A new improvement for the online PUPCET application is that test permits can now be claimed online. Thus, PUPCET applicants do not need to go to any PUP campus just to get there PUPCET permits. Applicants will go to the campuses just during the examination date.

This improvement of online PUPCET application is impressive. It greatly reduced the hassle that the students and parents will experience when applying for PUPCET.

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Need help for your PUPCET? If your answer is “yes” then I suggest that you visit my tips for taking the PUPCET.

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Reminders for PUPCET Examinees

The day for PUPCET on January 29 is getting nearer and nearer. I know that many of PUPCET examinees are already nervous for the upcoming exams. The large number of comments I received on my post, Tips for PUPCET, is a proof of this. Many PUPCET examinees are asking for tips, leaks and answers. I guess it high time to give PUPCET examinees some important reminders before January 29 comes. Here are they are:

1. Reduce your anxiety - Many graduating high school students wanted to enter the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) because of its low tuition fee. The competition is high that is why the anxiety of PUPCET examinees are also high.

Giving in to anxiety will never help you in passing the PUPCET. Anxiety gives unnecessary stress to your brain and it will surely affect your performance when taking the entrance exam. So, it is important to reduce anxiety and focus more on the positive side of things. One thing that you can do is to relax a bit in your reviews. Don't be too hard on yourself.

2. Always check the PUP Website for updates. PUP is gearing up on the use of online resources to improve its services to the students and the public. Important announcement are placed by the PUP admin on the PUP website. Thus, important announcements regarding the PUPCET will also be placed on the website.

3. Don't forget your PUPCET slip and prepare the things that you will use for the exams. Never forget to bring your PUPCET slip because you will not allowed to take the PUPCET if you don't have it. You should also bring your school ID or other IDs that can be used for identification purposes. 

4. Have a good sleep the night before the exam day. Your brain needs a good rest so that it will perform well during the PUPCET. Being sleepy during the exam may result to a low grade that will bar your entry to PUP.

5. Travel early – Expect heavy traffic at PUPCET testing centers, specifically PUP Santa Mesa campus, on the day of the exam. So, it is advisable that you go to PUPCET testing centers at least an hour before the exam. Running to the PUPCET testing center to reach it right on time is not a good idea to start your exam.

Do you want to pass the PUPCET, then I suggest that you heed these reminders of mine.

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Latest PUPCET Schedules

The day for PUPCET is getting nearer and those who will be taking this entrance are now studying or processing their PUPCET application. Previously, I placed the PUPCET schedules for the Santa Mesa, Manila campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). The PUP Admin uploaded new PUPCET schedules and campuses that already have schedules include PUP Santa Mesa, PUP San Juan City, PUP Taguig City, PUP Commonwealth Avenue campus in Quezon City, PUP Santa Maria campus in Bulacan, PUP Santo Tomas in Batangas, and PUP Lopez in Quezon.

Here are the PUPCET schedules for each campus:

1. PUP Santa Mesa, Manila

Date of Online Application: September 1 to December 4, 2011

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: September 12, 2011

Deadline of Payment: December 5, 2011 3:00 PM

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: December 8, 2011

Test Schedule: January 29, 2012

2. PUP San Juan City

Date of Online Application: September 2011 to February 8, 2012

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: September 2011

Deadline of Payment: February 8, 2012

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: February 10, 2012

Test Schedule: February 12, 2012

3. PUP Taguig City

Date of Online Application: September 1, 2011 to February 24, 2012

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: October 10, 2011

Deadline of Payment: February 24, 2012

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: February 29, 2012

Test Schedule: March 4, 2012

4. PUP Commonwealth, Quezon City

Date of Online Application: September 1, 2011 to March 25, 2012

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: September 1, 2011

Deadline of Payment: March 25, 2012

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: March 30, 2012

Test Schedule: April 8, 2012

5. PUP Santa Maria, Bulacan

Date of Online Application: October 10, 2011 to March 7, 2012

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: November 10, 2011

Deadline of Payment: March 7, 2012

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: March 12, 2012

Test Schedule: March 17, 2012

6. PUP Santo Tomas, Batangas

Date of Online Application: October 10 to December 9, 2011

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: October 10, 2011

Deadline of Payment: December 14, 2011

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: December 15, 2011

Test Schedule: March 18, 2011

7. PUP Lopez, Quezon

Date of Online Application: October 10, 2011 to April 11, 2012

Start of Issuance of PUPCET permit: October 10, 2011

Deadline of Payment: April 9, 2012

Last Day of Issuance of PUPCET permit: April 11, 2012

Test Schedule: April 15, 2012

PUPCET schedules for other campus is yet to be uploaded. So stay tuned. Are you applying for PUPCET? Visit my post about the requirements for PUPCET application.

Taking the PUPCET? Read my tips when taking the PUPCET.

Visit the PUP website for more information.

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PUPCET Schedules for PUP Santa Mesa

The race is on as the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) announced the schedule of PUPCET for its Santa Mesa, Manila main campus. PUPCET for PUP Santa Mesa is scheduled on January 29, 2012.

Looking for the requirements for the PUPCET application? Please read my post about the requirements for PUPCET application.

Here are the schedules for PUP Santa Mesa’s PUPCET:

Schedule of PUPCET online application (via PUP iApply): Sept. 1 to Dec. 4, 2011.

Start of issuance of test permits: Sept. 12, 2011.

Deadline for payment of PUPCET fees: 3:00 PM Dec. 5, 2011 (at any Landbank branch).

Last day of issuance of test permits: Dec. 8, 2011 at Admission and Registration Office (ARO), Ground Floor of the West Wing of Santa Mesa Campus Main Building.

Date of exams: Jan. 29, 2012.

Take note that the schedules written here is for PUP Santa Mesa only. PUPCET application and schedules of entrance exams for other PUP campuses is yet to be announced. Visit the PUP iApply website for more information.

Taking the PUPCET? Then I suggest that you read some tips for the PUPCET. Taking other college entrance exams? Read some tips for UPCAT, ACET, and other college entrance exams.

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Qualifications and Requirements for PUPCET

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) had just opened the online application for 4th year high school students who want to take the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET).

PUPCET applicants must visit PUP's iApply website to register online. There is no manual application for the PUP Santa Mesa Campus. The only option for the PUPCET applicants who want to study at the PUP main campus is the online application.

Please take note that each applicant is only allowed to apply and take the PUPCET at one campus and only once this school year. Double application will result in the nullification of the applicant's PUPCET result.
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PUPCET Qualifications

Here is the qualifications for those who will take the PUPCET:

*The applicant should be a graduating high school student of the current school year.

*High school graduates who are not enrolled in any technical, diploma or degree program after graduating from high school.

*A Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) passer can also qualify to take PUPCET. The PEPT passer should have scores of 82 or higher in Mathematics, Communication Arts (English and Filipino), Science, and Araling Panlipunan.

*An Alternative Learning System Accreditation & Equivalency (ALS A & E) Test for Secondary Level passer can also qualify the PUPCET. The ALSA & E passer should be eligible for admission to college and has 100 or higher Standard Score (SS) and an essay writing proficiency level of 2 or higher.

PUPCET Fee

Applicants should pay the 500 pesos PUPCET fee. Payment can be made at any Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) branches nationwide. The PUPCET fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Applicants that applied for PUPCET through the manual application should pay at the PUP Cashier located in the campus.

How to Claim the PUPCET Permit

Please take note that online applicants can only claim their PUPCET permit three working days after paying at Landbank. Saturday, Sunday and holidays are not considered as working days. The permit should be claimed personally by the applicant. To claim the PUPCET permit, online applicants should bring the following:

*PUPCET Application Payment Voucher that was printed from the PUP iApply website.

*PUPCET fee payment receipt from Landbank.

*Original Form 138 (F138) with school dry seal for high school graduates that is not yet enrolled in any technical, diploma or degree program. Certified true copy can be accepted if the original F138 is lost.

*Duly authenticated copy of the PEPT or ALS A&E Test Certificate of Rating, certified by the DepEd-BALS.

*School ID for current high school students. Any valid ID with picture for high school graduates.

Applicants to PUP Santa Mesa Campus can claim the PUPCET permit at Admission and Registration Office (ARO) located at the Ground Floor of the West Wing of Santa Mesa Campus Main Building. Online and manual applicants to other PUP campus can claim their PUPCET permit at the Admissions and Registration Office located within each campus. The permit can be claimed from each ARO from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Applicants to PUP College of Technology should personally claim their permit from the Registrar's Office, after payment at the cashier's office. The permit can be claimed from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Contact Information for PUPCET

If you have questions regarding the PUPCET, please call the PUP Admissions and Registrations Office at telephone numbers: 716-7832 to 45 local 287 or 322. You may also visit the PUP iApply website.

If you are looking for tips on taking the PUPCET, please visit my post, Tips for PUPCET.

Tips for PUPCET

It’s been years ago when I took my PUPCET. I remember taking PUPCET because I was not sure of passing the UPCAT. For those who do not know, PUPCET stands for PUP College Entrance Exam. PUP or Polytechnic University of the Philippines is the second most popular state university in the Philippines. It has lower tuition fee as compared to the University of the Philippines. PUP is also the school where poor students go since UP increased its tuition fee by 300% from the old tuition fee of 300 pesos.

Because of UP’s exorbitant tuition fee, many students flock the PUPCET in the hope of entering a cheap but reputable university. I remember the last time when I accompanied my sister to take her PUPCET. PUP ground is full with people and I am sure that it will be the same this coming Sunday, when I accompany my brother to PUP.

Taking and passing PUPCET is easy, especially if you prepared and studied well for the exam. Visit my article, Tips on Taking UPCAT, ACET, DLSUCET other College Entrance Exams, for general tips on preparing for an exam. Scroll down for tips in taking the PUPCET.

1. Go to PUPCET Examination Area Early

Going early to examination area is a must so as to avoid being late. I have seen many students running like mad just to reach their rooms after the bell signaling the start of the PUPCET rang. If your testing area is in PUP Main Campus in Santa Mesa, Manila then you must expect heavy traffic because many people will go to the PUP Main Campus and the volume of people creates traffic jam.

The advantage of reaching the PUPCET test area early is that you have time to relax and prepare yourself for the exam to come.

2. Bring Your Test Permit and Your School ID and other Documents

Never forget to bring your test permit! There are PUPCET examinees who forgot their test permits and they try to beg the examiners to take the exams. Examiners may allow you to take PUPCET but you have to pass many processes, which put you in great stress and might affect your mood in taking the exam.

Bringing your school ID and other documents like school record is also good because if there are some problems, then you have the documents that you need to back yourself up. You should always prepare for the worst.

3. Do Study the Exam Subjects

According to my sister, who took PUPCET two years ago, the exam is subdivided into four subjects and those are Mathematics, Science, English, and General Information. For the English subject, expect that there will be reading comprehension. For the General Information, expect questions about current events so be sure that you updated about the recent events and the big news in our country.



4. Mind the Time When Taking the Exam

PUPCET is easy and most of the questions are multiple choice questions so it is easy to guess the answer if you do not know the answer. Though PUPCET is easy, the catch is the short time limit for every subject. The trick here is to be fast when answering questions. Answer the questions that you know the answer first and skip those questions that you have no or unsure answers. This will make sure that you have at least sure points for the exam. Then, start answering the questions that you skipped. If you don’t really know the answer, then all you have to do is to guess.

Be always mindful of the time when taking PUPCET. Time during the exam run very fast and if you are a slowpoke then you’re doomed. However, don’t sacrifice speed for correctness. You must make sure that you are shading the right letter when you are answering the exam.

5. Don’t Rely on Leaks or Cheat Sheets

There is cheat sheet or a leak of the PUPCET that circulated when I took my PUPCET. I got hold of the cheat sheet and studied it diligently. However, I did not trust the cheat sheet much so I continue my review routine. Then, when the exam came, there’s a rumor that the PUPCET admin changed all the questions because they discovered the leakage. Thus, those people who relied on the cheat sheet were fried and failed the exam. The moral of the story is not to depend on cheat sheet or leakage. It is ok to study the cheat sheet to give you insight of the exam but don’t rely on it alone because if the leakage was discovered, you will surely fail.

So that is my tips when you are taking PUPCET. Hope that my tips help you and if you have other tips or experience when taking the PUPCET, then don’t be shy to share it by leaving a comment.

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