FEUCAT 2026 Reviewer: Format, Sub-tests, FEU Admission Cutoffs
FEUCAT 2026: What the Far Eastern University Entrance Test Tests
The Far Eastern University Entrance Test is FEU's standard college entrance exam. About 25,000 applicants per cycle for FEU's various programmes.
This post is the FEUCAT overview that the FEUCAT 2026 pillar guide hands off to.
What FEUCAT tests
FEUCAT typically has 4 sub-tests:
- English Language Proficiency — grammar, vocabulary, usage
- Mathematics — SHS-level math
- Reading Comprehension — short passages, inference items
- Mental Ability — pattern recognition, logical reasoning
Total ~150 items in 3 hours. Multiple choice. Negative marking varies by cycle.
Sub-test breakdown
| Sub-test | Approx. items | Time per item |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 75 sec |
| Math | 40 | 75 sec |
| RC | 30 | 90 sec |
| Mental Ability | 40 | 60 sec |
FEU admission rate
FEUCAT admission rate ~28% — relatively forgiving compared to UPCAT or DLSUCET.
| Cycle | Approx. applicants | Approx. admitted | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,000 | 7,000 | 28% |
| 2025 | 26,000 | 7,500 | 29% |
Programme-level cutoffs
| Programme cluster | Approx. admission rate | Realistic FEUCAT target |
|---|---|---|
| BS Nursing | 18-25% | 82+ |
| BS Accountancy | 22-28% | 80+ |
| BS Engineering programmes | 25-32% | 78+ |
| BS BA / Business | 28-35% | 75+ |
| BA programmes | 30-40% | 72+ |
| BS Education | 35-45% | 70+ |
What target FEUCAT to plan toward
Work backward from your target programme. FEU Nursing is competitive (FEU has strong nursing reputation); other programmes more accessible.
Strategic application
FEUCAT allows multiple programme choices. List strategically: dream programme first, realistic backup second.
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's FEUCAT track covers all four sub-tests.
What to read next
The FEUCAT 2026 pillar guide covers the prep approach. Other Manila CETs: UPCAT, DLSUCET.
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