The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) opened on May 1 the application system for 2020 entrance examinations (PMAEE).
PMA entrance exam this year is set on August 30 in all testing centers nationwide. Successful applicants will be part of the PMA Class of 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Natural-born Filipino
- Physical fitness and good moral character
- Single, never married or pregnant and not supporting any child or children
- High school graduate with a general average grade of at least 85 percent
- At least 5 feet in height
- No administrative or criminal case
- At least 17 but not older than 22 years old on April 1, 2020
- Pass the PMA entrance exams
WHY BE A PMA CADET?
- Privilege and honor of serving our country
- Free College Education
- Monthly Salary and Allowances
- State of the art training facilities
- Progressive and rewarding career as an officer of one of the branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
How to apply?
There are three ways to apply for the PMA entrance exam: via online, mail, or hand-carry to Office of Cadet Admission in Baguio City.
Online application: High School Form 137 or Form 138 and NSO copy of Birth Certificate are the necessary documents for our Online Application. All interested applicants are requested to scan (pdf file format) said documents and attach it to the Online Application System. Check out here to apply.
Mail application: You can open, print and fill-up the application form and mail it to:
- Office of Cadet Admission (OCA)
- Philippine Military Academy
- Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
- 2602
Or hand carry it to this address:
- Office of Cadet Admission (OCA)
- Philippine Military Academy
- Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
COVERAGE OF EXAM
PMAEE aims to measure the mental ability of applicants in the areas of MATH (Algebra and Geometry), ENGLISH (Grammar, Composition, and Reading and Comprehension) and Abstract Reasoning which is called SPMA (Verbal and Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis).
What to bring?
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate and Grades
- 2 x 2 ID Picture
- Valid ID (preferably school/driver’s license)
- at least 2 pencils (2)
How long is the exam?
On examination day, the whole morning (7am to 11am) will be for administrative aspects of the exam (fill up forms, limited physical examination, etc). The exam proper starts at exactly 12.00 noon and will last up to 4.30 pm.
Do’s and Don’ts
1. DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.
2. 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.
The following acts will cause you to be disqualified:
- 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
Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- Push Ups: Male 30 reps; Female 25 reps
- Situps: Male 30 reps; Female 25 reps
- Pullups: Male 10 reps; Female 7 reps
- Run: Male and Female 3.2km
Medical Disqualifications
- Color blind
- Any communicable disease
- Physical deformities
- Scoliosis
- Tattoos
- Other medical conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board Nr 1
For more details, applicants may call the Office of the Cadet Admission at (074) 442–5520, (0906) 546 6989(Globe), (0919) 068 0877 or (0919) 068 8078 (Smart).
They may also visit the official website of PMA and their Facebook page.
The qualified PMAEE passers will go through medical, psychological and physical examination to determine their fitness to undergo the four–year military training in the Academy. After the series of examinations, the PMA Cadet Procurement Board will deliberate and select the most qualified candidates to compose PMA Class of 2023 who are expected to report to Philippine Military Academy on June 1, 2019 for the Oath–taking Ceremony and Reception Rites.
Being a PMA cadet gives an individual a noble privilege in serving the country. Upon admission to the Cadet Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, one is able to avail of a free college education with a well–rounded curriculum, as well as, receive monthly pay and allowances. After graduating from the Academy, he/she is guaranteed a progressive career as an officer in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
For concerns and inquiries, please call the following numbers: 09284325578 or 09065466989.
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For more information, you may contact the Office of the Cadet Admission, visit our website at https://www.pma.ph, or read the information from these links:
1) For the complete list of qualifications, requirements, benefits and privileges, medical disqualifications, physical fitness test events, scope of exam, testing centers, and contact information:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3825465820803532/?d=
2) For the steps on online application:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3834137879936326/?d=n
3) For the guidelines in attaching files in the cadet online application system:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3848332631850184/?d=n
4) For the advisory about cadet online application system accessibility and process:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3836920576324723/?d=n
5) For downloading the application form and procedure in sending application via mail/courier services:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3845483172135130/?d=n
6) For answers to frequently asked questions:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3851518358198278/?d=n
7) For tips on how to prepare for cadetship:
https://www.facebook.com/950696121613864/posts/3832113723472075/?d=n
8. For honor students: https://forms.gle/NMQMWp236S6TQ8hbA
