PMA Application Walkthrough: 2026 Timeline and 2027 Prep

The PMA application for Class 2031 opened online in early March 2026 at admission.pma.edu.ph, and the PMA Entrance Examination (PMAEE) ran from 11 July to 6 September 2026 in five regional legs. Results are expected around October 2026. If you're aiming for the next class, this walkthrough shows how the 2026 cycle ran step by step, so you can get ready before the 2027 call comes out.

The 2026 Cycle at a Glance

• Early March 2026 — online application for Class 2031 opened at admission.pma.edu.ph. PMA also accepts paper applications by mail.
• 11 July – 6 September 2026 — the PMAEE, held at 48 testing centres in five regional legs: 11–12 July (Eastern Mindanao), 25–26 July (Western Mindanao), 8–9 August (Visayas), 22–23 August (NCR, Regions IV-A, IV-B and V) and 5–6 September (Central and Northern Luzon).
• Around October 2026 — results expected (the 2025 results came out on 18–19 October 2025, and the 2024 results on 30 October 2024).
• After results — passers move on to medical, physical and psychological evaluations. In the 2025 cycle, accepted applicants were due to begin training the following May.

PMA hasn't announced the 2027 exam for Class 2032. In 2025 and 2026, applications opened around March and testing ran from July to September. Plan on a similar window, but go by PMA's official announcement when it's out.

Step 1: Eligibility Check (Do This First)

From PMA's 2026 call for applicants:

• Age: 17 to 22 years old on the date of admission.
• Citizenship: natural-born Filipino.
• Civil status: single, with no children and no legal obligation to support one.
• Education: senior high school graduate with a general average of at least 85% (Grade 11 students may also take the exam).
• Height: between 5'0" and 6'4", for both males and females.
• Health and character: physically fit, of good moral character, and free of administrative or criminal cases.

If you don't meet one of these, check with PMA's Office of Cadet Admission before you invest a cycle in it.

Step 2: Online Application at admission.pma.edu.ph

The 2026 cycle used PMA's online admission portal, and the exam itself is reported to be free. If you already have a pending application, you log in to your existing account. Typical steps:

• Create an account with a working email address.
• Fill in your personal, education and family details.
• Submit the documents the portal asks for (clear scans, in the format it specifies).
• Keep your application reference and watch your email.

Common upload mistakes: blurry scans, wrong file format, wrong photo size. Read the upload instructions before you start.

If you apply on paper instead, PMA's application page gives the mailing address: Office of Cadet Admission, Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar, Baguio City 2602.

Step 3: Your Exam Schedule

PMA says the exact examination date for each registered applicant is announced on PMA's official Facebook page. Check it regularly once you've applied, and note which regional leg covers you.

Step 4: PMAEE Review

PMA's application page lists what the exam measures:

• Math — algebra and geometry.
• English — grammar, composition, and reading comprehension.
• SPMA (abstract reasoning) — verbal and numerical reasoning, and pattern analysis.

There's no Science or General Information subtest. PMA also posts sample questions on its application page — work through them.

It's competitive: in 2025, 24,671 applicants took the exam and 1,436 passed (5.82%). A realistic review timeline if you start now for the 2027 cycle:

• First 3 months: foundations — algebra and geometry, grammar, reading comprehension.
• Next 2 months: targeted work on your weakest area; add timed sets, including daily pattern-analysis items.
• Final month: full timed practice and review of mistakes; recall only in the last few days.

Step 5: Exam Day

From PMA's application page:

• Be at the examination centre on or before 7:00 AM.
• Bring two #2 pencils.
• Bring a valid ID (preferably a school ID or driver's licence).

Step 6: Results and the Pipeline After the PMAEE

Passing the PMAEE doesn't mean you're in. The written exam is the first stage of screening. Passers go on to medical, physical and psychological evaluations. The physical fitness test includes a 3.2 km run, push-ups and sit-ups, so train while you review.

We cover the post-exam stages in After the PMAEE: PFT, Medical, Psych.

Common Application Mistakes

• Waiting for the exam announcement to start reviewing. In 2026 the first leg was only about four months after applications opened.
• Wrong document format. Read the upload specs.
• Skipping the eligibility check. Age, grades and height are checked; confirm before you apply.
• Reviewing the wrong subjects. The PMAEE is math, English and abstract reasoning — not science or general information.
• Treating the PMAEE as the finish line. Medical, physical and psychological evaluations come next.

What to Do If You Took the 2026 Exam

Results are expected around October 2026. If you pass, keep up your physical training and get ready for the evaluations. If you don't, you can apply again in a later cycle as long as you still meet the age rule — or look at the other routes below.

Comparing PMA vs PNPA vs AFPSAT Enlistment

• PMA — four-year cadetship; graduates are commissioned in the AFP (Army, Navy or Air Force).
• PNPA — four-year cadetship; graduates are commissioned as Police Lieutenant, or as Inspector in the BFP or BJMP. The 2026 PNPACAT is set for 25 October 2026 (application window 1 June to 30 September 2026).
• AFPSAT — the AFP's aptitude test for enlisted and officer-candidate applicants, scheduled by each service's testing office.

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FAQ

How much does the PMA application cost?

The PMAEE is reported to be free, and PMA's application page lists no fee. Your costs are documents, photos and travel to the testing centre.

When does the next PMA application open?

Not announced yet. In 2025 and 2026, online applications opened around March, with testing from July to September. Watch pma.edu.ph and PMA's official Facebook page.

How many applicants pass the PMAEE?

In 2025, 1,436 of 24,671 examinees passed (5.82%). PMA receives about 35,000 to 40,000 applications a year, with 20,000 to 25,000 taking the exam.

Can Grade 11 students take the exam?

Yes. PMA's 2026 call says applicants must be senior high school graduates with at least an 85% general average, but Grade 11 students may also take the exam. You must be 17 to 22 on the date of admission.

What happens if I pass the PMAEE but fail a later stage?

You won't be admitted that cycle. You can apply again in a later cycle if you still meet the eligibility rules.

See Also

• PMA & PNPA Entrance Prep
• After the PMAEE: PFT, Medical, Psych
• PMA vs PNPA: Which Academy?
• Super Tutor PMA Entrance Exam Reviewer