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Key Facts: USTET Exam

For college entry, OFAD names English, Mathematics, Science, and Mental Ability; the final rating is 80% entrance-test score plus 20% computed grades, while program-specific academic units set their own cutoffs.

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1Complete the number series: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ___
A.21
B.18
C.20
D.23
Explanation: This is the Fibonacci sequence: each term is the sum of the two terms before it. Since 8 + 13 = 21, the next number is 21.
2In rolling a single fair six-sided die, what is the probability of getting a perfect square?
A.1/6
B.1/3
C.1/4
D.1/2
Explanation: The perfect squares from 1 to 6 are 1 and 4, giving 2 favorable outcomes out of 6 equally likely outcomes. So the probability is 2/6 = 1/3.
3The sum of the reciprocal of a number and 3 is 7. What is the number?
A.4
B.5
C.1/4
D.1/7
Explanation: Let the number be x. Then 1/x + 3 = 7, so 1/x = 4, which gives x = 1/4. The phrase 'reciprocal of a number' means 1/x, not the number itself.
4Choose the pair that best completes the analogy. SNARLED : ROPE :: ___
A.empty : hole
B.canned : preserves
C.torn : fabric
D.crumpled : wrinkle
Explanation: SNARLED describes a tangled state of a ROPE. The same pattern is an adjective describing a condition paired with the object it applies to: torn describes the condition of fabric.
5If 5 + 12 = 2 + 3x, what must be the value of x?
A.5
B.3
C.4
D.6
Explanation: The left side is 5 + 12 = 17, so 17 = 2 + 3x. Subtracting 2 gives 3x = 15, so x = 5.
6Which of the following is a prime number between 95 and 102?
A.96
B.97
C.98
D.99
Explanation: A prime number has exactly two factors, 1 and itself. 97 has no divisors other than 1 and 97, while 96, 98, and 99 are all divisible by smaller numbers.
7What percent of 50 is 15?
A.15%
B.25%
C.30%
D.35%
Explanation: To find what percent 15 is of 50, divide 15 by 50 and multiply by 100: (15/50) x 100 = 30%.
8Gerry traveled from his home to his office at an average speed of 40 km/h for 30 minutes. How far in kilometers is his office from home?
A.5 km
B.15 km
C.25 km
D.20 km
Explanation: Distance equals speed multiplied by time. 30 minutes is 0.5 hour, so distance = 40 km/h x 0.5 h = 20 km.
9Complete the sequence: 2, ___, 4, 12, 48
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.6
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by an increasing factor: 2 x 1 = 2, then 2 x 2 = 4, 4 x 3 = 12, 12 x 4 = 48. The missing term is 2 x 1 = 2.
10The sum of the reciprocal of a number and 4 is 9. What is the number?
A.5
B.1/5
C.6
D.1/9
Explanation: Let the number be x. Then 1/x + 4 = 9, so 1/x = 5, which gives x = 1/5. The reciprocal of the number is what equals 5, so the number itself is its reciprocal, 1/5.

About the USTET Exam

The University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) is used for freshman admission; transferees use a separate route, and some international-credential applicants may qualify without taking it. For college entry, OFAD names four broad subtests: Mental Ability, English, Mathematics, and Science. OFAD does not publish current item counts, subtest timings, topic weights, or a detailed item-format specification. The overall final rating is 80% entrance-test score plus 20% computed English, Mathematics, and Science grades, and each academic unit sets its own cutoff scores; some programs require a second screening. LEAPMed applicants take a separate LEAPMed Entrance Test in addition to USTET.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Not published by UST OFAD for the current college USTET

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; admission is competitive, with a final rating of 80% USTET score plus 20% average grades in English, Mathematics, and Science evaluated per program.

Exam Fee

AY 2026-2027 categories: PHP 600 for Filipino applicants at local centers; PHP 1,000 for listed foreign-school/non-Filipino categories; PHP 3,000 using international credentials; PHP 6,000 at international centers; PHP 3,600 for domestic LEAPMed. Waivers include public-school Highest Honors recipients, eligible RA 12006 applicants, and children of UST Manila Support Staff. (University of Santo Tomas - Office for Admissions (OFAD))

USTET Exam Content Outline

Weight not published by UST OFAD

Mental Ability

OFAD identifies a Mental Ability subtest but does not publish a detailed public blueprint.

Weight not published by UST OFAD

Mathematics

OFAD identifies Mathematics as a major discipline and points college applicants to current- and previous-grade preparation rather than a detailed public blueprint.

Weight not published by UST OFAD

Science

OFAD identifies Science as a major discipline and points college applicants to current- and previous-grade preparation rather than a detailed public blueprint.

Weight not published by UST OFAD

English (Language Proficiency)

OFAD identifies English as a major discipline and points college applicants to current- and previous-grade preparation rather than a detailed public blueprint.

How to Pass the USTET Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark; admission is competitive, with a final rating of 80% USTET score plus 20% average grades in English, Mathematics, and Science evaluated per program.
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Not published by UST OFAD for the current college USTET
  • Exam fee: AY 2026-2027 categories: PHP 600 for Filipino applicants at local centers; PHP 1,000 for listed foreign-school/non-Filipino categories; PHP 3,000 using international credentials; PHP 6,000 at international centers; PHP 3,600 for domestic LEAPMed. Waivers include public-school Highest Honors recipients, eligible RA 12006 applicants, and children of UST Manila Support Staff.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 130 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

USTET Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use OFAD's official four-subtest scope—English, Mathematics, Science, and Mental Ability—as the boundary for preparation; do not rely on unofficial item-count or timing claims.
2Review current-grade and previous-grade academic material. OFAD specifically says Grade 11 preparation should be sufficient for college applicants, but it does not publish a finer topic blueprint.
3Build a balanced plan across the four named subtests while giving extra practice to concepts you personally miss; OFAD does not publish official subject weights.
4Practise applying grade-level concepts under reasonable time limits, but do not treat third-party subtest timings as official exam rules.
5Check the current OFAD portal and your test permit for the assigned schedule, testing-center instructions, and any cycle-specific changes.
6If you miss the assigned sitting, use the portal's official reschedule workflow instead of assuming the application is automatically lost.
7Download and print the current test permit, bring the identification listed by OFAD, and follow the reminders in your portal and permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are covered by the USTET?

For college entry the USTET covers four subtests: English, Mathematics, and Science (the three major disciplines) plus a Mental Ability subtest. UST states that your academic preparation in your current grade and previous grade levels (Grade 11 for college applicants) should be sufficient to prepare you.

How is the USTET scored, and is there a passing grade?

There is no published fixed passing score. The overall final rating consists of 80% from the entrance test score and 20% from computed average grades in English, Mathematics, and Science, evaluated competitively against each program's standards.

Does OFAD publish the current USTET item format and question count?

No. Current public OFAD guidance names the four college-entry subtests but does not publish item counts, option counts, answer-sheet details, subtest timings, or a complete item-format specification. Some programs separately require an interview, talent test, or similar second screening.

How much does it cost to take the USTET?

For AY 2026-2027, OFAD lists PHP 600 for Filipino applicants at local centers, PHP 1,000 for specified foreign-school and non-Filipino categories, PHP 3,000 for applicants using international credentials, and PHP 6,000 at international testing centers. Waivers apply to public-school applicants awarded Highest Honors, eligible college applicants under Republic Act 12006, and children of UST Manila Support Staff. Verify the current cycle before paying.

Can applicants choose or reschedule their USTET schedule?

Applicants choose a testing center. For UST Manila, OFAD designates the nearest available test date, and the time is system-generated; provincial and Middle East centers generally have one published schedule. An applicant who misses the assigned exam may request a new schedule through the portal and pay the published rescheduling fee.

What is LEAPMed and how does it relate to the USTET?

LEAPMed is UST's Learning-Enhanced Accelerated Program for Medicine. LEAPMed applicants take the USTET in the morning and a separate LEAPMed Entrance Test in the afternoon covering Anatomy, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, and Zoology.

When were the USTET results for AY 2026-2027 released?

OFAD announced the AY 2026-2027 results on April 28, 2026 through the USTET Results portal. Testing dates varied by center; do not treat the UST Manila dates as a complete list for provincial and international centers.