[UPDATED] PMA Entrance Exam 2019|Qualifications and Requirements, Testing and Walk-in Application Venues

UPDATE June 17, 2026 11:16 AM:

The Philippine Military Academy or PMA Entrance Exam (PMAEE) will be held on August 25, 2019. And for those aspiring to be a cadet and be part of the most prestigious leadership institution in the country, submission of application will only be until August 9, 2019.

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PMA Entrance Exam Application

THREE (3) WAYS TO APPLY:

• ONLINE

For online application, applicants must scan the following documents and attach the files in pdf format to the Online Application System.

– High School From 137 or 138
– NSO copy of Birth Certificate

• MAIL

Applicants must open, print and fill-up the application form and send it via mail to the following address:

Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602

• HAND CARRY

Applicants can also personally bring their application form to this address:

Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602

For those interested to take the PMA Entrance Exam, here are the qualifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• Natural Born Filipino Citizen.
• Physically fit and of good moral character
• Single and has never been married
• Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination
• No Administrative / Criminal Case
• At least High School Graduate with at least 85% GPA
  • or must graduate not later than June of the year following the date of examination taken for Grade 12 students
• Height Requirement for both Male and Female is 5 feet (not to exceed 6’4″ for both).
• At least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on the reporting date (01 June 2020).

Medical Disqualifications

• color blind
• any communicable disease
• physical deformities
• scoliosis
• tattoos
• other medical conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board Nr 1

Requirements

• Duly accomplished application form
• 2 pcs. of 2×2 ID Picture (white background)
• Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of Form 137/138 or copy of latest grades

Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

	Push ups	Situps	Pullups	Run
MALE	30 reps	30 reps	10 reps	3.2 km
FEMALE	25 reps	25 reps	7 reps	3.2 km

Process of Application

STEP 1

Applicant should:

1. Obtain and accomplish application form
2. Submit form to the Office of Cadet Admission
3. Get Acknowledgement Receipt

STEP 2

Applicant should:

1. Report on the day of examination at the Examination Center
2. Receive instructions prior to examination
3. Undergo limited physical examination

STEP 3

List of successful examinees will be released by the Office of Cadet Admission through:

• newspapers
• internet
• cellphone
• mail

STEP 4

1. The Office of Cadet Admission will inform applicant about the date of the physical examination.
2. Applicant should report to the AFP Medical Center (formerly V Luna) for medical, dental, and neuropsychiatric exam.
3. Applicant will receive further instructions.

PMA Entrance Exam|Coverage & Do’s and Don’ts

Examination Coverage

• Algebra and Geometry
• Grammar, Composition, Reading and Comprehension
• Verbal/Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis

Do’s and Don’ts

• DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.
• Take note that ITEM NUMBER 1 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 1 on the Test Booklet. ITEM NUMBER 2 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 2 on the Test Booklet and so on.
• When shading your chosen answer, make sure that you do not extend your shading outside the circle. Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you wish to change your answer, erase your old answer completely and shade your new answer. If you do not know the answer, make an intelligent guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.

Disqualifications During Examination

• Cheating
• Talking to other applicants during the test
• Passing to or receiving anything from another applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
• Using any of the following: calculators, cellular phones, or any other electronic gadget

PMAEE EXAM CENTERS (2019)

NR	EXAM CENTER	VENUE
1	Laoag City	North Western University
2	Tuguegarao City	Cagayan Sports Complex
3	Bontoc, Mountain Province	Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
4	Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya	Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School
5	Baguio City	Yap Hall, PMA
6	Pangasinan	Narciso Ramos Sports & Civic Center
7	Cabanatuan City	Araullo University
8	Tarlac City	Tarlac National High School – Annex
9	Pampanga	Clark Air Base Gym
10	Pasay City	HPAF Gymnasium
11	Quezon City	Ramon Magsaysay National High School-Cubao
12	HPA, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City	HPA Gymnasium
13	Los Baños, Laguna	UP Los Baños
14	Lipa City	AETDC, Lipa
15	Lucena City	Quezon National High School
16	Naga City	University of Nueva Caceres, Naga
17	Legaspi City	NAVFORSOL, Legaspi
18	Puerto Princesa, Palawan	Palawan State University
19	Cavite	HARESCOM, Tanza, Cavite
20	Kalibo, Aklan	North Western Visayas College
21	Iloilo City	Iloilo University
22	Bacolod City	STI West Negros
23	Dumaguete City	Negros Oriental State University
24	Cebu City	University of Southern Philippines Foundation
25	Catbalogan City	8ID, PA Covered Court
26	Tacloban City	Eastern Visayas State University
27	Tagbilaran City	Holy Name University
28	Butuan City	Agusan National High School
29	Cagayan De Oro	University of Science & Tech of the Philippines (USTP)
30	Davao City	University of Mindanao
31	Mati, Davao	Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
32	Kidapawan City	Kidapawan Gymnasium
33	General Santos City	Lagao Gym
34	Ozamis City	Mizamis University
35	Cotabato City	6ID, PA Gymnasium
36	Tacurong City	Tacurong City Gymnasium
37	Zamboanga City	WESMINCOM Gymnasium
38	Dipolog City	DMC College Foundation
39	Tagum City	Tagum National Trade School
40	Pagadian City	Pagadian City Gymnasium

source: https://www.pma.ph/

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PMAEE Walk-in Application Dates and Venues

UPDATE [August 23, 2019] Below are the walk-in application dates and venues

EXAM CODE	EXAM CENTER	DATE & TIME	WALK-IN PROCESSING VENUE
103	Bacolod City	24 Aug (7AM-2PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	STI West Negros
005	Baguio City	19-24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (8AM-12NN)	PMA
004	Bayombong, Nueva Ecija	24 Aug (8AM-12NN) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School
003	Bontoc, Mt. Province	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
201	Butuan City	24-25 Aug (8AM-4PM)	Agusan National High School
007	Cabanatuan City	25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	Araullo University Gym
202	Cagayan de Oro City	21-24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-830AM)	University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP)
106	Catbalogan City	24 Aug (8AM-12NN) & 25 Aug (7AM-11AM)	SID Gym
019	Cavite	22-24 Aug (8AM-12NN) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	HARESCOM Parade Ground
105	Cebu City	22-24 Aug (8AM-5PM)& 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	HCENTCOM University of Southern Philippines Foundation
209	Cotabato City	24-25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	SID Gym
204	Davao City	23-24 Aug (9AM-4PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	TOQ, NSFA Camp Panacan UM Gymnasium-Bolton St.
214	Dipolog City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	DMC College Foundation
104	Dumaguete City	24 Aug (7AM-12NN) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	Negros Oriental State University
207	General Santos City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Lagao Gym
203	Iligan City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Iligan City National High School
102	Iloilo City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	University of Iloilo
101	Kalibo, Aklan	23 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 24-25 Aug (8AM-12NN)	Northwestern Visayas Colleges
206	Kidapawan City	24 Aug (10AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Kidapawan City Gym

EXAM CODE	EXAM CENTER	DATE & TIME	WALK-IN PROCESSING VENUE
001	Laoag City	24 Aug (8AM-4PM) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	North Western University
017	Legaspi City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	NAVFORSOL
006	Lingayen	22-25 Aug	Narciso Sports and Civic Center
014	Lipa City	24 Aug (8AM-12NN) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	NCOS Multi Purpose Hall
013	Los Baños, Laguna	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	DMST-UPLB
015	Lucena City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	HSOLCOM Quezon National High School
012	Taguig City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	HPA Gym
010	Pasay City	24 Aug (9AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	HPAF Gym
205	Mati, Davao Oriental	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
016	Naga City	24 Aug (8AM-3PM) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	UNC Covered Court
208	Ozamis City	24 Aug (9AM-4PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Misamis University
216	Pagadian City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Pagadian City Gym
018	Puerto Princesa City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Palawan State University
011	Quezon City	19-24 Aug (10AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	PMALO , Camp AguinaldoRamon Magsaysay Cubao High Schol
009	Pampanga	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (6AM-12NN)	Clark Airbase Gym
107	Tacloban City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Eastern Visayas State University
210	Tacurong City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Tacurong City Gym
108	Tagbilaran City	24 Aug (8AM-5PM) & 25 Aug (7AM-10AM)	Holy Name University
215	Tagum City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Tagum National Trade School
008	Tarlac City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Tarlac City National High School-Annex
002	Tuguegarao CIty	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Cagayan Sports Complex
212	Zamboanga City	25 Aug (7AM-12NN)	Wesmincom Gym

For further questions, kindly contact PMA at (074) 447-3690 r (074) 442-5520.

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