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Key Facts: DCAT Exam
The published AY 2027–2028 general application window was July 15–September 30, 2026; some provincial cutoffs were earlier.
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.
The current first-year application page does not publish a fixed item count, universal duration, numeric cut score or weighted subject blueprint.
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.
The published AY 2027–2028 general application deadline was September 30, 2026; do not assume a later application window. Online tests are listed for November 27, December 4 and December 11, each with a required morning mock two days earlier. The current public page does not specify a fixed item count, universal duration, numeric cut score or weighted subject blueprint.
Sample DCAT Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the DCAT exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 108+ question experience with AI tutoring.
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?
3Pump A fills a tank in 12 hours and pump B fills the same tank in 6 hours. With constant independent rates, how long do both pumps take together?
4Complete the analogy: Thermometer is to temperature as barometer is to ___
5Find the next term in the sequence: 3, 9, 27, 81, ___
6All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which statement is justified by these premises?
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's first-year college admission test. For AY 2027–2028, the published general application window was July 15–September 30, 2026, with earlier provincial cutoffs. Listed tests include Manila, Laguna, provincial and online sittings; online examinees must attend the assigned morning mock. Use current DLSU notices, Archers Hub, your permit and official email. The subject groups below describe independent practice, not an official DLSU syllabus.
Exam sponsor: De La Salle University (DLSU) — Admissions and Scholarships Office (AdSO). 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
Numeric cut score not published on the current first-year application page; admission and program offers are determined by DLSU.
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
Independent practice: Abstract, numerical and logical reasoning, number and figure patterns, sequences, analogies, coding, and blood-relation and clock puzzles. Not a DLSU-issued section or weighting claim.
Mathematics
Independent practice: Algebra, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, age/work/mixture/rate word problems, geometry, trigonometry, percentages, business math, statistics and probability. Not a DLSU-issued section or weighting claim.
Science
Independent practice: Chemistry (symbols, formulas, nomenclature, atomic structure, acids and bases), physics (Newton's laws, energy, SI units, light) and biology (cells, genetics, respiration). Not a DLSU-issued section or weighting claim.
English and Reading Comprehension
Independent practice: Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, sentence construction, idioms, word roots, and analytical reading of passages and data. Not a DLSU-issued section or weighting claim.
General Information and Situational
Independent practice: Philippine history, geography, culture and current events, plus situational-judgment items on conduct, teamwork and decision-making. Not a DLSU-issued section or weighting claim.
Preparing for the DCAT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Numeric cut score not published on the current first-year application page; admission and program offers are determined by DLSU.
- 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 is De La Salle University's college admission test for first-year applicants. The current first-year application page identifies the Admissions and Scholarships Office (AdSO) as the admissions contact. This is the DLSU Manila/Laguna process.
What do these DCAT practice subject groups mean?
Our practice groups cover reasoning, mathematics, science, English and reading, and supplemental general-information or situational skills. DLSU’s current first-year application page does not publish a detailed weighted subject blueprint, fixed item count or universal duration; these groups do not establish the official test sections or item types.
When is the DCAT application and testing cycle for AY 2027–2028?
The published AY 2027–2028 general application window was July 15–September 30, 2026; some provincial venues closed earlier. DLSU lists Manila, Laguna, provincial and online dates. Follow your permit and official communications for your assigned sitting, and do not assume that late or Special DCAT applications are open.
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?
The current DLSU first-year application page does not publish a numeric DCAT cut score. The University evaluates applications and determines offers. A third-party mock percentage cannot establish admission or the program you will be offered.
How difficult is the DCAT?
Difficulty depends on prior preparation. Use a mixed diagnostic to find whether academic knowledge, reading, reasoning, arithmetic or pacing needs work. The current official application page does not identify a hardest section or publish an official difficulty rating.