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Key Facts: USTET Exam
The USTET for college covers four subtests: English, Mathematics, Science, and Mental Ability, per the UST Office for Admissions.
Current public OFAD guidance does not publish USTET item counts, subtest timings, option counts, or subject weights.
OFAD says current-grade and previous-grade preparation should be sufficient; for college applicants, it specifically points to Grade 11 preparation.
A USTET applicant's final rating is 80% entrance test score plus 20% average grades in English, Mathematics, and Science (UST OFAD).
For AY 2026-2027, the basic USTET fee for Filipino applicants at local centers is PHP 600; other categories have different published fees.
Current fee waivers include public-school Highest Honors recipients, eligible college applicants under Republic Act 12006, and children of UST Manila Support Staff.
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.
OFAD announced AY 2026-2027 results on April 28, 2026; testing dates varied across Manila, provincial, and international centers.
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.
Sample USTET Practice Questions
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1Complete the number series: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ___
2In rolling a single fair six-sided die, what is the probability of getting a perfect square?
3The sum of the reciprocal of a number and 3 is 7. What is the number?
4Choose the pair that best completes the analogy. SNARLED : ROPE :: ___
5If 5 + 12 = 2 + 3x, what must be the value of x?
6Which of the following is a prime number between 95 and 102?
7What percent of 50 is 15?
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?
9Complete the sequence: 2, ___, 4, 12, 48
10The sum of the reciprocal of a number and 4 is 9. What is the number?
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.
Exam sponsor: University of Santo Tomas - Office for Admissions (OFAD). 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
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 / Certification Fees
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.
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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.
Mental Ability
OFAD identifies a Mental Ability subtest but does not publish a detailed public blueprint.
Mathematics
OFAD identifies Mathematics as a major discipline and points college applicants to current- and previous-grade preparation rather than a detailed public blueprint.
Science
OFAD identifies Science as a major discipline and points college applicants to current- and previous-grade preparation rather than a detailed public blueprint.
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.
Preparing for 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 / certification fees: 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. Official sources
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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.