UPCAT 2028 Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The UPCAT is the University of the Philippines' admission test. It has four subtests — Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension (both in English and Filipino), Mathematics and Science — and your UPCAT score is combined with your Grades 8–11 grades into a University Predicted Grade (UPG).
About 153,000 examinees took the August 2026 UPCAT.
Next UPCAT
Expected — not yet announcedExpected August 2027 (not yet announced)
The UPCAT 2028 (for AY 2028–29) is expected in August 2027; UP hasn't announced the date yet. In recent cycles applications opened in March and the test ran on the first weekend of August.
Source: upcat.up.edu.ph
Last held
The UPCAT 2027 (for AY 2027–28) was held August 1–2, 2026. About 153,000 examinees took it at 118 testing centers. Results are expected in the first half of 2027.
UPCAT at a glance
- Conducted by
- University of the Philippines Office of Admissions
- Mode
- Paper-based, at testing centers
- Duration
- About 5 hours of test administration
- Fee
- Free for Filipino citizens (₱450 for resident foreign applicants)
- Passing score
- None published — UP admits by UPG against each campus's and program's slots
UPCAT exam format
- Language Proficiency (English and Filipino)
- Reading Comprehension (English and Filipino)
- Mathematics
- Science
Question types: Multiple choice
UP doesn't publish the number of items or a deduction rule for wrong answers. Phones and calculators aren't allowed.
Who can take it
Grade 11 students who will graduate from Senior High School the following school year, or Grade 12 students and SHS graduates who have never taken the UPCAT and have no college units. One UPCAT per person.
Passing and admission
- Passing score
- None published — UP admits by UPG against each campus's and program's slots
- UPG
- UPCAT scores combined with your Grades 8–11 grades; UP doesn't publish the weights
Recent UPCAT results
| Sitting | Result |
|---|---|
| UPCAT 2027 (for AY 2027–28)August 1–2, 2026 | About 153,000 examinees took it at 118 testing centers. Results are expected in the first half of 2027. source |
| UPCAT 2026 (for AY 2026–27)August 2–3, 2025 | 147,437 examinees took it and 18,350 qualified (12.44%, including waitlisted). Results came out April 22, 2026. source |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPCAT?
The UPCAT is the University of the Philippines College Admission Test, conducted by University of the Philippines Office of Admissions. The UPCAT is the University of the Philippines' admission test. It has four subtests — Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension (both in English and Filipino), Mathematics and Science — and your UPCAT score is combined with your Grades 8–11 grades into a University Predicted Grade (UPG).
When is the next UPCAT?
The UPCAT 2028 (for AY 2028–29) is expected in August 2027; UP hasn't announced the date yet. The UPCAT 2027 (for AY 2027–28) was held August 1–2, 2026. About 153,000 examinees took it at 118 testing centers. Results are expected in the first half of 2027.
Who can take the UPCAT?
Grade 11 students who will graduate from Senior High School the following school year, or Grade 12 students and SHS graduates who have never taken the UPCAT and have no college units. One UPCAT per person.
Is there a passing score for the UPCAT?
No. UP admits by your University Predicted Grade (UPG) against each campus's and program's slots, so you compete with other applicants rather than aim for a fixed mark.
How is the UPG computed?
UP combines your standardized UPCAT scores with the average of your Grades 8 to 11 final grades. UP doesn't publish the weights, so treat any "60/40" split you see online as unofficial.
What subjects are on the UPCAT?
Four subtests: Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension (both in English and Filipino), Mathematics and Science. The test takes about five hours, and phones and calculators aren't allowed.
How many UPCAT takers qualify?
For UPCAT 2026, 18,350 of 147,437 examinees qualified (12.44%, including waitlisted). For UPCAT 2025 it was 17,996 of 135,236 (about 13.3%).
Does Super Tutor have a UPCAT reviewer?
Yes. Super Tutor's UPCAT reviewer has chapter-by-chapter notes in 11 study formats (summaries, flashcards, cheat sheets and more), practice quizzes at three difficulty levels, full-length mock exams 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 University of the Philippines Office of Admissions and the official notices below. Always confirm with UP before you file or travel.