PMA Entrance Exam 2022 Requirements and Qualifications
PMA Entrance Exam (PMAEE) for 2022 application requirements and qualifications has been announced for aspiring cadets who want to join the Philippine Military Academy. The PMA Public Affairs has released an announcement inviting the youth to be PMA Cadets.
In the statement released by PMA, the institution reiterates its mission of developing the Filipino youth to become competent, committed, and excellent leaders of the nation.
Cadets, challenged by the current situation of their environment, maintain the highest standard of training that helps them to develop their sense of urgency and to work under pressure in times where leadership is critically needed.
If you are one of those who are interested in pursuing a military career, one of the first things you can do is to be a part of the academy. Below is a guide on the PMA Entrance Exam qualifications, requirements, coverage, and other things you need to know if you would like to be a PMA Cadet. You may use the Table of Contents below for easier navigation.
At least High School Graduate 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 and not more than 22 years old on 01 June 2023.
Medical Disqualifications
Color Blind
There are three main kinds of color blindness, based on photopigment defects in the three different kinds of cones that respond to blue, green, and red light. Red-green color blindness is the most common, followed by blue-yellow color blindness. A complete absence of color vision —total color blindness – is rare.
Any Communicable Disease
Tuberculosis
Leprosy
Mumps
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
Malaria and more
Physical Deformities
Incomplete limbs
Down Syndrome
Blindness
Deaf/Mute and more.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person’s spine has a sideways curve. The curve is usually “S”- or “C”-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, while severe cases can interfere with breathing.
Tattoos
A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin.
Other Medical Conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board Nr 1
Create a new account by clicking the Sign-up button (pencil icon) on the upper-right corner of the screen. Fill out the spaces with the required information then click Next to continue. Note: Provide a valid and active e-mail address when signing up. If you already have an account, click the Sign-in button instead.
After doing so, the system will send you a verification code to the email you provided. Copy and paste it into the box with the label “Verification Code” to complete your application. After submitting the verification code, you will be automatically logged in to the system.
Provide the necessary information like Personal Information, Educational Background, Requirements, and Survey. Fill-up the online application form then upload the scanned copies of your
PSA Birth Certificate
Senior High School Form 137 or 138 (with name and grades) or Transcript of Records (TOR).These files must be in either PDF or JPEG format. Uploaded PDF files must not exceed 20MB per file while the JPEG ones must not exceed 1MB in size. Please be mindful of the size of your files because any excess in file size will invalidate your attaching process.
After completing all the requirements, you will be notified that your application will be validated.
During the validation phase, PMA will determine if you are qualified to take the PMAEE based on the requirements that you have uploaded to your account.
Once your application has been approved, you will receive a notification in your account that you can download your EXAM PERMIT. If you are disapproved, you will likewise receive a note stating the reason why you got disqualified.
Download and print your exam permit. Bring it to the examination center on the day of the examination. Do not forget to bring this document. You will not be allowed to take the exam without the permit.
Deadline of Application
The deadline for mail and online application is on August 1, 2022.
PMA Entrance Exam Schedule
As of July 27, 2022, the examination schedule for the PMAEE is as follows:
Luzon: September 24-25, 2022
Visayas: September 10-11, 2022
Mindanao: August 27-28, 2022
PMAEE Examination Centers
Updated as of July 27, 2022, the examinations will be held in the following testing centers:
Luzon Island Group
Examination Schedule: September 24-25, 2022
Code
Testing Center
001
Laoag City
002
Tuguegarao City
003
Bontoc, Mountain Province
004
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
005
Baguio City
006
Lingayen, Pangasinan
007
Palayan City
008
Tarlac City
009
Pampanga
010
Pasay City
011
Quezon City
012
Taguig City
013
Los Baños, Laguna
014
Lipa City
015
Lucena City
016
Naga City
017
Legazpi City
018
Puerto Princesa City
019
Cavite City
020
Tabuk City
021
Gamu, Isabela
022
Vigan City
024
Manila City
025
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Visayas Island Group
Examination Schedule: September 10-11, 2022
Code
Testing Center
101
Kalibo, Aklan
102
Iloilo City
103
Bacolod City
104
Dumaguete City
105
Cebu City
106
Catbalogan City
107
Tacloban City
108
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
109
Ormoc City
Mindanao Island Group
Examination Schedule: August 27-28, 2022
Code
Testing Center
Venue
201
Bayugan City
Lope Asis Gymnasium, Bayugan City
202
Cagayan De Oro City
4ID, PA, Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City
203
Iligan City
Iligan City National High School
204
Davao City
Eastern Mindanao Command, Davao City
206
Kidapawan City
Kabacan Municipal Gym, Kabacan, Cotabato
207
General Santos City
Lagao Gymnasium, General Santos City
208
Ozamis City
Ozamiz City National High School
209
Cotabato City
6ID, PA, Camp Sionco, Cotabato City
210
Tacurong City
Tacurong Pilot Elementary School
212
Zamboanga City
Western Mindanao Command, Zamboanga City
214
Dipolog City
DMC College Foundation, Dipolog City
215
Tagum City
St Mary’s College of Tagum
216
Pagadian City
Pagadian City Gymnasium, Pagadian City
217
Surigao City
TO BE ANNOUNCED
For inquiry, contact:
For more information regarding the PMA Entrance Examination, contact the Office the Cadet Recruitment and Admission (OCRA)