ACET Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The ACET is Ateneo de Manila University's college entrance test: timed multiple-choice questions in mathematics, English, general knowledge and abstract reasoning, plus an essay. Admission also weighs your high-school record, personal essay and recommendation letters.
Next ACET
Not announcedNot yet announced
Ateneo posts the next ACET schedule on its college admissions calendar (ateneo.edu).
Last held
The ACET for SY 2027–28 was held September 19 – October 10, 2026. Metro Manila: September 19–20, 2026. Provincial centers: September 26–27, 2026, with a few sites on October 3 and October 10, 2026. Ateneo sends admission decisions by email in May 2027.
ACET at a glance
- Conducted by
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Mode
- Paper-based, at testing centers
- Duration
- Not published
- Passing score
- None published — Ateneo weighs the test with your high-school record, essay and recommendations
ACET exam format
- Mathematics
- English
- General Knowledge
- Abstract Reasoning
- Essay
Question types: Multiple choice, plus an essay
Wrong answers: None — Ateneo says items aren't scored right-minus-wrong
The number of items varies from year to year, and there's no Filipino section. Calculators aren't allowed; scratch paper is provided.
Who can take it
Senior High School students applying for a first-year program at Ateneo de Manila. Transferees take a separate January ACET.
Passing and admission
- Passing score
- None published — Ateneo weighs the test with your high-school record, essay and recommendations
Recent ACET results
| Sitting | Result |
|---|---|
| ACET for SY 2026–27October 18–26, 2025 | Results came out April 8, 2026. source |
ACET subjects
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Start your ACET reviewFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ACET?
The ACET is the Ateneo College Entrance Test, conducted by Ateneo de Manila University. The ACET is Ateneo de Manila University's college entrance test: timed multiple-choice questions in mathematics, English, general knowledge and abstract reasoning, plus an essay. Admission also weighs your high-school record, personal essay and recommendation letters.
When is the next ACET?
Ateneo posts the next ACET schedule on its college admissions calendar (ateneo.edu).
Who can take the ACET?
Senior High School students applying for a first-year program at Ateneo de Manila. Transferees take a separate January ACET.
Is there a passing score for the ACET?
Ateneo doesn't publish one. Admission weighs your ACET together with your high-school record, personal essay and recommendation letters.
Does the ACET have a Filipino section or a penalty for wrong answers?
No to both. Ateneo's own FAQ says there's no Filipino section and the items aren't scored right-minus-wrong. The test covers mathematics, English, general knowledge and abstract reasoning, plus an essay.
Does Super Tutor have a ACET reviewer?
Yes. Super Tutor's ACET reviewer has chapter-by-chapter notes in 11 study formats (summaries, flashcards, cheat sheets and more), practice quizzes at three difficulty levels and an AI tutor for your questions. You can start free with a 5-day trial, no card needed.
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Ateneo de Manila University and the official notices below. Always confirm with Ateneo before you file or travel.