DOST-SEI counts only correct answers, so there's no penalty for guessing. Science and Mathematics take up most of the clock.
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2027 undergraduate scholarship exam starts in
14–15 November 2026
Applications closed on 17 September 2026. Results are expected around March 2027.
Last held: 21–22 February and 7–8 March 2026. A record 97,617 examinees; 8,500 qualified (8.71%). Results came out on 30 May 2026.
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DOST-SEI at a glance
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- Format
- Three timed parts in one sitting: Creative Reasoning (mechanical, spatial and verbal reasoning) plus Language and Literature (45 minutes), Science (65 minutes) and Mathematics (70 minutes). Each item has four options, and you can't go back to an earlier part.
- Passing rule
- Your score is the number of correct answers, so there's no penalty for guessing. 8.71% of examinees qualified in 2026 and 12.90% in 2025.
- Who can take it
- Natural-born Filipinos graduating from Grade 12 in SY 2026–27, or senior high graduates with no college units. All STEM-strand students may apply; non-STEM applicants must be in the top 5% of their class. The RA 7687 track also has a family-income test.
- How it's taken
- Pen and paper, nationwide.
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 undergraduate scholarship exam | 5–6 April 2025 | 84,518 examinees; 10,907 qualified (12.90%). Results came out on 30 June 2025. Source |
| 2026 undergraduate scholarship exam | 21–22 February and 7–8 March 2026 | A record 97,617 examinees; 8,500 qualified (8.71%). Results came out on 30 May 2026. Source |
| 2027 undergraduate scholarship exam | 14–15 November 2026 | Applications closed on 17 September 2026. Results are expected around March 2027. Source |
Official sources: DOST-SEI official site · DOST-SEI 2026 Undergraduate Scholarship primer. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with DOST-SEI before you file.
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When is the next DOST-SEI?
The next DOST-SEI sitting is on 14–15 November 2026. Applications closed on 17 September 2026. Results are expected around March 2027. The last sitting (21–22 February and 7–8 March 2026): A record 97,617 examinees; 8,500 qualified (8.71%). Results came out on 30 May 2026.
What's on the DOST-SEI?
Three timed parts in one sitting: Creative Reasoning (mechanical, spatial and verbal reasoning) plus Language and Literature (45 minutes), Science (65 minutes) and Mathematics (70 minutes). Each item has four options, and you can't go back to an earlier part.
How do you pass the DOST-SEI?
Your score is the number of correct answers, so there's no penalty for guessing. 8.71% of examinees qualified in 2026 and 12.90% in 2025.
Who can take the DOST-SEI?
Natural-born Filipinos graduating from Grade 12 in SY 2026–27, or senior high graduates with no college units. All STEM-strand students may apply; non-STEM applicants must be in the top 5% of their class. The RA 7687 track also has a family-income test.
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