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Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE)

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PMA Philippines Military Exams: Study Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your exam preparation

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Phase 1: Confirm Admissions CriteriaYou are here

Verify age, citizenship, height, and educational requirements for PMA entry.

2
hours
2

Phase 2: Mathematics Review

Drill Algebra and Geometry concepts, coordinates, area/perimeter, and rate word problems.

18
hours
3

Phase 3: English and Grammar

Master English grammar rules, vocabulary, composition, sentence correction, and reading comprehension.

15
hours
4

Phase 4: Abstract Reasoning (SPMA)

Practice pattern completion, verbal logic puzzles, numerical series, and spatial visualization.

15
hours
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Phase 5: Practice Mock Exams

Take full-length timed tests without a calculator to build pacing, speed, and endurance.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
60 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the PMA Entrance Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 17 and not a day older than 22 on the day of admission, using the current PMA qualifications page’s exact age boundary.
Education
At least a high school graduate (Grade 12) with a general average of at least 85%; college students and graduates within the age cap remain eligible.
Experience
No prior military experience is required; open to high school students and college graduates meeting all criteria.
Background Check
Must be of good moral character with no administrative or criminal record.
Additional Requirements
  • •Must be a natural-born or naturalized Filipino citizen under the current PMA qualifications page; verify the current application form if wording differs.
  • •Must be single and have never been married, with no legal obligation to support a child.
  • •Must stand at least 5 feet (152.4 cm) but not more than 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall, barefoot, for both male and female candidates.
  • •Must pass the subsequent physical, medical, dental, and psychological evaluations.

PMA Entrance Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-8 weeks of consistent preparation

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Office of Cadet Recruitment and Admission (OCRA), Philippine Military Academy

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

The PMA FAQ allows an unsuccessful candidate to take PMAEE the following year if still qualified. The current qualifications page requires at least 17 and not a day older than 22 on the day of admission.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeNo fee — registration and sitting the PMAEE are completely free of charge at all nationwide testing centers
Total Estimated CostPMAEE official examination fee: PHP 0. Personal document, travel, food, and possible lodging costs vary; PMA does not publish one all-in applicant total.
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Reported exam pass rate: 4.78% in the 2026 written PMAEE: PMA reports 1,216 passers out of 25,452 qualified examinees in its October 1, 2026 announcement; this is not the cadet-admission rate or a passing cutoff.. These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.

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Covers all official PMAEE sections: Mathematics, English, and Abstract Reasoning.

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Matches the three official coverage areas of the Philippine Military Academy Entrance Exam; PMA publishes no per-section timing.

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

PMA Entrance Exam Details

Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE)

Administered by Philippine Military Academy (PMA)

Official Source
A fixed current written cutoff is not published in the reviewed PMA FAQ and 2026 results announcement; written passage does not guarantee cadet admission.
Passing Score
PMA
Questions
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Time Limit
No fee (Free application and testing)
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-60 hours
Prerequisites: Meet PMA's current citizenship, age, education, marital/parental-status, height, character, and fitness requirements
Valid for: Valid for the current annual application cycle/intake only

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Philippine Military Academy (PMA) content outline

MathematicsNot published

Current official PMA written-exam coverage.

EnglishNot published

Current official PMA written-exam coverage.

SPMANot published

Verbal, numerical, and pattern-analysis reasoning under current official PMA coverage.

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PMA Entrance Exam FAQ

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