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Here are the dates to remember for UPCAT applications for academic year 2027-2028

Published Jan 08, 2026 12:34 pm

Attention, aspiring Iskos and Iskas! 

The University of the Philippines Office of Admissions has announced the important dates to know regarding the upcoming UP College Admissions Test for academic year 2027-2028.

Current Grade 11 students expecting to start college in 2027 should take note that the UPCAT application period will be in March 2026.

Afterward, the digital test permits will be released in July 2026.

This year's UPCAT exam dates are set for Aug. 1 and 2. Make sure you have a valid school ID or any government-issued ID on the day of the test.

Following this, applicants must submit their grades, including a hard copy of their marks from Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11, in August.

The UPCAT consists of four subtests: language proficiency in English and Filipino, reading comprehension in English and Filipino, science, and mathematics.

Need tips for the upcoming exams? Here's how to pass the UPCAT, according to celebrities who graduated from UP.