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Key Facts: AdUCET Exam
AdUCET is Adamson University's institution-specific freshman entrance test, administered by the Office of Admission in Ermita, Manila.
The AdUCET entrance fee is PHP 500.00 and is non-refundable, paid after the online application is approved (Adamson University).
AdUCET has two parts: an Aptitude Test (abstract/logical/spatial reasoning) and an Academic Test in English, Mathematics and Science.
The STEM Academic booklet contains English (45 items), Mathematics (40 items) and Science (40 items), about 125 items in roughly 1.5 hours.
AdUCET is now administered online through the AdU Admissions Portal, where applicants schedule and print their examination permit.
Online applications for School Year 2026-2027 open on October 14, per Adamson University's official admissions guidelines.
Adamson University publishes no fixed AdUCET pass mark; results show passed or referred for consultation/advising.
The enrollment down payment at Adamson University is PHP 5,000 and is non-refundable, separate from the AdUCET entrance fee.
AdUCET is Adamson University's online freshman entrance test with two parts, an Aptitude Test (abstract/logical reasoning) and an Academic Test in English, Mathematics and Science, taken after paying a PHP 500 fee on the AdU Admissions Portal.
Sample AdUCET Practice Questions
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1Read the sentence: "Despite the storm, the volunteers continued their relief operations." The word "despite" signals which relationship between the two ideas?
2Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist's explanation was so ______ that even beginners understood the concept."
3Read the passage: "Mangroves protect coastlines by absorbing the energy of waves and storm surges. Their tangled roots also trap sediment, slowly building up land." What is the main idea of the passage?
4Identify the grammatically correct sentence.
5Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "abundant."
6Read the passage: "Critics praised the novel's vivid imagery but faulted its slow pacing." According to the passage, the critics' view of the novel was:
7Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
8Choose the word that best completes the analogy: AUTHOR is to NOVEL as COMPOSER is to ______.
9Read the passage: "Although the experiment failed three times, the team refused to give up and eventually achieved a breakthrough." What character trait does the team most clearly show?
10Select the sentence with correct parallel structure.
About the AdUCET Exam
The Adamson University College Entrance Test (AdUCET) is the institution-specific admissions test for incoming freshmen at Adamson University, a Catholic Vincentian university in Ermita, Manila. It is composed of two parts: an Aptitude Test covering logical, spatial, analogy and non-verbal reasoning, and an Academic Test covering English, Mathematics and Science. The STEM Academic booklet contains English (45 items, heavy on reading comprehension), Mathematics (40 items) and Science (40 items), with roughly 90 minutes for about 125 academic items. AdUCET is now administered online: applicants register on the AdU Admissions Portal, pay the PHP 500 entrance fee, schedule and take the test, and may complete a department interview or orientation. Online applications for SY 2026-2027 open on October 14.
Exam sponsor: Adamson University, Office of Admission (Manila, Philippines). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
About 1.5 hours for the Academic Test (around 125 items), plus a separately timed Aptitude Test booklet
Passing Score
No fixed numeric pass mark is published; results are reported as passed (proceed to enrollment) or referred for consultation/advising based on overall performance and chosen program.
Exam / Certification Fees
PHP 500.00 non-refundable entrance fee, paid after the online application is approved.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Mathematics
Algebra, coordinate geometry (slope, intercepts), geometry, trigonometry, sequences, ratio and proportion, and probability and statistics with word problems.
English / Verbal
Reading comprehension, grammar and usage, vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms), sentence correction, and verbal analogies.
Science
Biology, chemistry, physics and earth science, including cells, atoms, forces, motion, the atmosphere, clouds and weather.
Aptitude / Abstract Reasoning
Logical and spatial reasoning, non-verbal patterns, figure and number sequences, analogies and odd-one-out items.
Preparing for the AdUCET Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed numeric pass mark is published; results are reported as passed (proceed to enrollment) or referred for consultation/advising based on overall performance and chosen program.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: About 1.5 hours for the Academic Test (around 125 items), plus a separately timed Aptitude Test booklet
- Exam / certification fees: PHP 500.00 non-refundable entrance fee, paid after the online application is approved. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 120 available questions
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AdUCET: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the AdUCET entrance fee?
The AdUCET entrance fee is PHP 500.00 and is non-refundable. It is paid after your online application is approved, through GCash, online or over-the-counter bank payment (BDO, BPI, PNB, UnionBank, MetroBank), Bayad Center, or credit card.
Is the AdUCET taken online?
Yes. AdUCET is now administered online. You create an account on the AdU Admissions Portal, complete the application, pay the PHP 500 fee, choose your AdUCET schedule, and print your examination permit to bring on test day.
What subjects does the AdUCET cover?
The test has two parts: an Aptitude Test (logical, spatial, analogy and non-verbal reasoning) and an Academic Test covering English, Mathematics and Science. The STEM Academic booklet has English (45 items), Mathematics (40 items) and Science (40 items).
Is there a passing score for the AdUCET?
Adamson does not publish a fixed numeric pass mark. Results are reported as passed, meaning you may proceed to enrollment, or referred for consultation/advising, where your performance and chosen program are reviewed.
When do applications for SY 2026-2027 open?
Online applications for School Year 2026-2027 open on October 14. After your application is reviewed and approved by email, you pay the entrance fee and then select your preferred AdUCET date and time.
What kind of math is on the AdUCET?
Test-takers report Mathematics emphasizing statistics, probability and trigonometry alongside algebra, geometry, sequences, slopes and intercepts, with several word problems requiring multi-step solutions.
How long is the AdUCET?
Applicants report about 1.5 hours for the Academic Test of roughly 125 items, taken after a separately timed Aptitude Test booklet. Bringing a watch is advised because the reading-heavy English section can consume a lot of time.