The University of the Philippines (UP) announced on Wednesday, May 15, that there will be 113 testing centers for the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2025.
UP said the testing centers will be designated across 14 regions, including Metro Manila and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), for the examinations on Aug. 10 and 11.
For Region 1, there are five testing centers: Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Urdaneta City, Pangasinan; San Fernando City, La Union; Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; and Batac City, Ilocos Norte.
For Region 2, the testing centers will be in Basco, Batanes; Aparri, Cagayan; Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Diffun, Quirino; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; and Ilagan City, Isabela.
Testing centers for Region 3 are in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan; Iba, Zambales; Baler, Aurora; Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; Olongapo City, Zambales; Tarlac City, Tarlac; Balanga City, Bataan; San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan; Malolos City, Bulacan; and Meycauayan City, Bulacan.
In Region 4-A, examination centers are located in Alitagtag, Batangas; Indang, Cavite; Los Baños, Laguna; Gumaca, Quezon; Batangas City; Lipa City, Batangas; Lucena City, Quezon; Trece Martires City, Cavite; Antipolo City, Rizal; Bacoor City, Cavite; Dasmariñas City, Cavite; Imus City, Cavite (G D M C I S); and Imus City, Cavite (I P E S).
Meanwhile, Region 4-B will have six testing centers: Boac, Marinduque; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Cuyo, Palawan; Odiongan, Romblon; Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro; and Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
For BARMM, testing centers are located in Patikul, Sulu; Bongao, Tawi-Tawi; Malabang, Lanao del Sur; Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur; South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur; Upi, Maguindanao del Norte; and Lamitan City, Basilan.
For Metro Manila, available examination centers are in the City of Manila; Quezon City (UP Diliman); Taguig City; and Quezon City (PSHS).
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The UPCAT is the university's way of upholding its high educational standards and managing limited resources.
It restricts the number of freshman slots at each campus and for each program. If students decide to take the UPCAT, they will be joining thousands of other hopeful applicants.
The UPCAT consists of four subtests: Language Proficiency (in English and Filipino), Reading Comprehension (in English and Filipino), Science, and Mathematics.
Examinees' scores, along with their final grades from Grades 8 to 11, will determine their University Predicted Grade (UPG).
UPCAT application
Applicants planning to take the UPCAT 2025 in August need to submit their personal details and program preferences using Form 1 by May 15.
This can be done through the official website: https://upcat2025online.up.edu.ph/.
READ:
https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/15/here-s-how-to-apply-for-upcat-2025
Examination reminders
Meanwhile, UP reminded test takers to arrive at their designated test centers on the date specified in their Test Permit.
"Be there by 6:30 a.m. for the morning session or by 12 noon for the afternoon session," UP advised.
The university also requested students to bring only the following items to the test: test permit, school ID or any valid government-issued ID card, two good-quality pencils, a sharpener, a rubber eraser, and snacks.
In addition, UP reminded examinees that the test will take about five hours and that mobile phones, calculators, and cameras are strictly prohibited during the test.