05/05/2019
PMA Entrance Exam 2019 Date, Requirements, Coverage and Application Guide
For those who would want to become part of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines and later on serve as one of the leaders of the AFP, he/she may take the Philippine Military Academy entrance examination (PMAEE). The PMAEE is the first step in the selection process to become a cadet in the most prestigious leadership school in the country today. If you think you have all the qualifications below to become an officer of the armed forces, then this post is for you. Please read on.
PMA Entrance Exam 2019 Schedule
The PMA conducts the PMA Entrance Examination on August or September every year in more than 40 testing centers nationwide. They usually announce the start of the application process on the first or second week of April. Please stay tuned for more information.
PMA Entrance Exam Requirements
Here are the qualifications and requirements to become a cadet in the PMA:
Natural Born Filipino Citizen.
Physically fit and of good moral character.
Single and has never been married.
Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination.
No Administrative / Criminal Case.
At least High School Graduate with at least 85% GPA
Height Requirement for both Male and Female is 5 feet (not to exceed 6’4″ for both).
At least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on the reporting date (01 June 2020).
Note:
Applicants who are currently in Grade 11 are not qualified to take the exam while those who are currently in Grade 12 are qualified to take if they will graduate before June 1, 2020. Those who have GPA lower than 85 may still apply as walk-in applicants. However, they will be placed on a secondary list of walk-in applicants and will be given a chance to take the exam depending on the slots available.
Medical Disqualifications
Colorblind
Any communicable disease
Physical deformities
Scoliosis
Tattoos
Other medical conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board
How to Apply
Those who are interested and qualified are advised to submit by mail a fully- accomplished application form with a copy of Birth Certificate in security paper issued by PSA and a certified true copy of High School Form 137 or 138. Mail it or hand carry to this address:
Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602
PMAEE Venues
Here are the official PMA Entrance Examination centers where the PMA will conduct the 2019 PMAEE simultaneously. Please be reminded that this list may change without prior notice.
CODE PLACE
001 Northwestern University, Laoag City
002 Cagayan State University, Tuguegarao City
003 Mt. Prov. State Polytechnic College, Bontoc, Mountain Province
004 St. Mary University, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya
005 PMA, Baguio City
006 Narciso Ramos Sports Complex, Lingayen, Pangasinan
007 Araullo University, Cabanatuan City
008 Tarlac State University, Tarlac City
009 Clark Air Base Gym, Mabalacat City, Pampanga
010 San Andres Sports Complex, Manila
011 Ramon Magsaysay High School, Cubao, Quezon City
012 Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City
013 UP Losa Banos, Laguna
014 AETDC, Lipa City
015 Southern Luzon State University, Lucena City
016 University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City
017 Bicol University, Legaspi City, Albay
018 Palawan National High School, Puerto Princesa City
019 Dasmariñas National High School, Dasmariñas City, Cavite
101 Northwestern Visayan College, Kalibo, Aklan
102 University of Iloilo, Iloilo City
CODE PLACE
103 STI West Negros University, Bacolod City
104 Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete City
105 Univ. of Southern Philippines Foundation, Cebu City
106 Samar State University-Main Campus, Catbalogan City
107 Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City
108 Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City
201 CARAGA State University, Butuan City
202 Camp Evangelista Gym, 41D, PA, Cagayan De Oro City
203 Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
204 University of Mindanao, Davao City
206 Provincial Gymnasium, Kidapawan City
207 Lagao Gymnasium, General Santos City
208 Misamis University, Ozamis City
209 Notre Dame University Gym, Cotabato City
210 Tacurong Gymnasium, Tacurong City
212 Western Mindanao Command, Zamboanga City
214 DMC College Foundation, Dipolog City
215 St Mary’s College of Tagum, Davao del Norte
216 Pagadian City Gymnasium, Pagadian City
PMA Entrance Exam 2019 Coverage
Like the past examinations, this year’s PMAEE will also cover the following subject areas:
Algebra and Geometry
Grammar
Composition
Reading and Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning
Pattern Analysis.
You may start to review at least 3 months before the scheduled examination date. Gather as much review materials as you can or look for free PMA Entrance Exam reviewers. They will help you hurdle this first step of your PMA career.
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For those who are interested, check out the qualifications for PMA Cadetship:
1. Natural Born Filipino Citizen
2. Physically fit and of good moral character
3. Single and has never been married
4. Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination.
5. No Administrative / Criminal Case
6. At least Senior High School Graduate on the reporting date (01 June 2019), with at least 85% GPA
7. Height Requirement for both Male and Female is 5 feet
8. At least 17 years old but not a day older than a 22 years on the reporting date (01 June 2019)
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