How is the UPG computed?

UP combines your standardized UPCAT scores with the composite of your Grades 8–11 final grades. UP doesn't publish the weighting, and a lower UPG is better.

What UPG do you need to pass the UPCAT?

There's no fixed passing UPG. Cut-offs depend on each campus and program's capacity and applicant pool in that cycle, and UP doesn't publish them in advance.

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UPG (University Predicted Grade)

Abbreviation: UPG

UP's admission score, combining your UPCAT result with your Grades 8–11 grades.

UPG (University Predicted Grade) is the score UP uses for UPCAT admission decisions. It combines your standardized UPCAT scores with the composite of your final grades in Grades 8, 9, 10 and 11.

UP uses a scale where a lower UPG is better, and admits by campus and program capacity.

What UP doesn't publish:

The weighting between UPCAT scores and grades (the often-quoted "60/40" split isn't official)
Fixed UPG cut-offs — these depend on each campus and program's capacity and applicant pool that year

What it means for you:

Your Grades 8–11 matter, not just your UPCAT day
Some programs have extra requirements (for example, auditions or portfolios) — check the program's rules

Frequently asked questions

How is the UPG computed?: UP combines your standardized UPCAT scores with the composite of your Grades 8–11 final grades. UP doesn't publish the weighting, and a lower UPG is better.
What UPG do you need to pass the UPCAT?: There's no fixed passing UPG. Cut-offs depend on each campus and program's capacity and applicant pool in that cycle, and UP doesn't publish them in advance.

UPG (University Predicted Grade)

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