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Key Facts: DCAT Exam
The AY 2027–2028 DCAT application runs from July 15 through September 30, 2026, with earlier provincial-location cutoffs.
DLSU requires first-year applicants to rank three academic-program choices that guide the admission decision.
Published testing options include Manila and Laguna campuses, provincial sites, and online delivery for eligible applicants.
Online examinees must attend the assigned morning mock session before their paired actual DCAT date.
The published online exam dates are November 27, December 4, and December 11, 2026.
DLSU does not publish a fixed current item count, universal duration, or numeric pass mark on the application page.
Application corrections and missing uploads should use DLSU's service-ticket portal rather than a duplicate application.
Qualifying applicants may seek an entrance-exam fee waiver under RA 12006; the law does not waive tuition.
For AY 2027–2028, DLSU's first-year DCAT application runs July 15–September 30, 2026, with earlier provincial-location cutoffs. Published options include Manila and Laguna campus tests, provincial sites, and three online exam dates paired with required morning mock sessions. DLSU does not publish a fixed current item count, universal duration, or numeric pass mark on the application page.
Sample DCAT Practice Questions
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1Find the next term in the sequence: 11, 14, 19, 26, 35, ___
2A 500-foot canal can be cleaned by 24 volunteers in 4 hours. How many volunteers are needed to clean the same canal in 2 hours, assuming everyone works at the same rate?
3If 12 workers can finish a job in 3 weeks, how many workers are needed to finish the same job in one-third of that time?
4Complete the analogy: Thermometer is to temperature as barometer is to ___
5Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___
6All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which conclusion logically follows?
7If CAT is coded as 3-1-20 using each letter's position in the alphabet, what is the code for DOG?
8A man is 4 times as old as his son. In 20 years he will be twice as old as his son. How old is the son now?
9Which word does NOT belong with the others?
10Find the next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___
About the DCAT Exam
The DCAT is De La Salle University Manila's first-year college admission test. The AY 2027–2028 application runs from July 15 through September 30, 2026, with earlier location-specific provincial cutoffs. DLSU publishes campus, provincial, and online testing options; online examinees must attend their assigned morning mock session. Applicants rank three program choices and must use the live Archers Hub, test permit, and DLSU email as the controlling instructions.
Exam sponsor: De La Salle University (DLSU), Manila — Office of Admissions and Scholarships. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Follow the test permit; current public AY 2027–2028 application guidance does not publish one universal duration
Passing Score
No fixed numeric pass mark; DLSU admits holistically, combining the DCAT result with high school grades and, for some programs, interviews and recommendations.
Exam / Certification Fees
Current Archers Hub fee or approved RA 12006 waiver, where eligible
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Aptitude and Mental Ability
Abstract, numerical and logical reasoning, number and figure patterns, sequences, analogies, coding, and blood-relation and clock puzzles.
Mathematics
Algebra, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, age/work/mixture/rate word problems, geometry, trigonometry, percentages, business math, statistics and probability.
Science
Chemistry (symbols, formulas, nomenclature, atomic structure, acids and bases), physics (Newton's laws, energy, SI units, light) and biology (cells, genetics, respiration).
English and Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, sentence construction, idioms, word roots, and analytical reading of passages and data.
General Information and Situational
Philippine history, geography, culture and current events, plus situational-judgment items on conduct, teamwork and decision-making.
Preparing for the DCAT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed numeric pass mark; DLSU admits holistically, combining the DCAT result with high school grades and, for some programs, interviews and recommendations.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Follow the test permit; current public AY 2027–2028 application guidance does not publish one universal duration
- Exam / certification fees: Current Archers Hub fee or approved RA 12006 waiver, where eligible Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 108 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
DCAT: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DCAT and who administers it?
The DCAT (De La Salle College Admission Test) is the entrance examination used by De La Salle University in Manila for first-year college applicants. It is administered by the DLSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
What sections does the DCAT cover?
The DCAT is all multiple-choice and covers an aptitude/mental-ability section (abstract, numerical and logical reasoning, patterns and sequences) plus Mathematics, Science, and English and Reading Comprehension, with some general-information and situational items.
When is the DCAT application and testing cycle for AY 2027–2028?
The general application runs July 15 through September 30, 2026, but provincial venues have earlier cutoffs. DLSU publishes Manila, Laguna, provincial, and online testing schedules; use the live portal and permit for the exact venue and date.
Is the DCAT offered online?
Yes. For AY 2027–2028, DLSU publishes online test dates of November 27, December 4, and December 11, 2026. Each is paired with a required morning mock session two days earlier; the assigned invitation controls.
Is there a passing score for the DCAT?
DLSU does not publish a fixed numeric passing score. Admission is holistic, combining the DCAT result with high school grades and, for some programs, interviews and recommendations, with standards varying by program.
How difficult is the DCAT?
Applicants describe a demanding test, especially the Mathematics section (trigonometry, factoring and word problems) and the Science section (chemical symbols and compounds, physics and biology), along with reading comprehension that mixes passages with graphs and data.