PMA Entrance Exam 2025: Online Application is Open

The Philippine Military Academy is the country’s primary military institution. Thus, it’s tasked to produce the most qualified military leaders for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is located in the city of Baguio.

The PMA announces the opening of the Online Application for the PMA Entrance Exam 2025.

If you aspire to be a Cadet, the first step is to take the PMAEE or the Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination. But before that, let’s take a look at why you should join the Academy.

Why be a PMA Cadet? Benefits and Privileges

• Privilege and honor of serving our country– After 4 years of training, you can serve as one of the leaders of the AFP. And be of Service to your country.
• Free College Education– You don’t need to worry about paying your Tuition and other Miscellaneous Fees. It is all free.
• Monthly Salary and Allowances– Aside from getting a free education, you will also receive a monthly salary and allowances.
• Progressive career as an Officer in the Army, Air Force, or Navy
• Specialized professional training for military
• Exceptional training and billeting facilities
• Training requirements are all provided

Qualifications

-Natural-born or naturalized Filipino citizen

-Physically fit and of good moral character

-Has never been married, nor pregnant, nor has a legal obligation to support a child or children

-At least a High School Graduate (Grade 12) with a general average of 85% or higher

-No Administrative/Criminal Case

-Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination

-Minimum height requirement of 5 feet for both male and female

-Age requirement: Not less than 17 years or more than 22 years old on the day of admission

If you have all the qualities to be a Cadet, start preparing your Entrance Exam requirements.

Medical Disqualifications

• Color Blind
• Any Communicable Disease
• Physical Deformities
• Scoliosis
• Tattoos
• Other Medical Conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board

Requirements for Online Application

-A computer or smartphone/mobile device with internet access.

-A valid working email account.

-A scanned copy of your PSA birth certificate and Form 137/138 (with at least 85% GWA) in JPEG format. All pages of the document must be saved as a single file.

Note: Scanned copies of PSA birth certificate and Form 137/138 are required and must be uploaded to the PMA Online Cadet Application System.

ALL PAGES of the document should be saved in ONE (1) document file format.

How to apply for the PMA Entrance Examination?

There are three ways to apply for the PMA Entrance Exam.

1. Online Application
2. Mail Application
3. Walk-in Application

Online Application

The Philippine Military Academy officially opens the PMA Online Cadet Application System for the PMA Entrance Exam 2025 for PMA Class 2030 aspirants.

The online application officially opened. To apply online, you can follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Cadet Application System portal through https://admission.pma.edu.ph.

2. Create a new account by clicking Sign-up button (pencil icon) on the upper-right corner of the screen. Fill out the spaces with the required information then click the next button to continue. Please provide a valid and active e-mail address when signing up. If you already have an account, click the Sign-in button instead.

3. After doing so, the system will send you a verification code to the email you provided. Copy and paste it in the box with the label “Verification Code” to complete your application. After submitting the verification code, you will be automatically logged in to the system.

4. Provide the necessary information like Personal Information, Educational Background, Requirements, and Survey. Fill-up the online application form then upload the scanned copies of your PSA Birth Certificate and Senior High School Form 137 or 138 (with name and grades). These files must be in either PDF or JPEG format. Uploaded PDF files must not exceed 20MB per file while the JPEG ones must not exceed 1MB in size. Please be mindful of the size of your files because any excess in file size will invalidate your attaching process.

5. After completing all the requirements, you will be notified that your application will be validated.

6. During the validation phase, PMA will determine if you are qualified to take the PMAEE based on the requirements that you have uploaded in your account.

7. Once your application has been approved, you will receive a notification in your account that you can download your EXAM PERMIT. If you are disapproved, you will likewise receive a note stating the reason why you got disqualified.

8. Download and print your exam permit. Bring it to the examination center on the day of the examination. Do not forget to bring this document. You will not be allowed to take the exam without the permit.

Mail Application

Aside from the online application, you may send your application for the PMA
Entrance Exam via mail/courier service. Please refer to the guidelines below:

Download the application form at https://www.pma.edu.ph

• Read carefully the guidelines provided on the second page of the
  application form.
• Print and fill-up the application form.

Along with your application form, include the following in your envelope:

• 2×2 picture with white background
• PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Form 137 (Graduates of Senior High School),
• Form 138 (currently enrolled Grade 12 students) that indicates latest GPA

Send your application requirements to this address:
OFFICE OF THE CADET RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION
Philippine Military Academy
Fort Gregorio H del Pilar, 2602
Baguio City

Wait for the Office of the Cadet Recruitment and Admission’s response to be sent
to the email address that you have provided on your application form.

Walk-in Application

For Walk-in Applicants, please bring the following:

Duly Accomplished Application Form

Original and Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate

Form 137 (for Senior High School Graduates),
Form 138 (for currently enrolled in Grade 12) that
indicates latest GPA

2 pcs 2 x 2 Picture with white background (taken within
the last six months)

Valid ID for identification (preferably school/driver’s
license)

At least 2 pencils (No. 2)

PMA Entrance Exam Schedule 2025

Eastern Mindanao
(26-27 July 2025)
BAYUGAN CITY
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
DAVAO CITY
MATI CITY
GENERAL SANTOS CITY
TAGUM CITY
SURIGAO CITY
DIGOS CITY

Western Mindanao
(09-10 August 2025)
ILIGAN CITY
KIDAPAWAN CITY
COTABATO CITY
TACURONG CITY
ZAMBOANGA CITY
DIPOLOG CITY
PAGADIAN CITY
BASILAN

Visayas and Region 5
(23-24 August 2025)
ILOILO CITY
BACOLOD CITY
DUMAGUETE CITY
CEBU CITY
CATBALOGAN CITY
TACLOBAN CITY
TAGBILARAN CITY
KABANKALAN CITY
NAGA CITY
LEGAZPI CITY

NCR and Region 4A-B
(06-07 September 2025)
PASAY CITY
QUEZON CITY
TAGUIG CITY
LAGUNA
LIPA CITY
LUCENA CITY
CAVITE CITY
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN
SAN JOSE, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
MARIKINA CITY

Central and North Luzon
(20-21 September 2025)
LAOAG CITY
TUGUEGARAO CITY
BONTOC, MT PROVINCE
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA
BAGUIO CITY
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN
CABANATUAN CITY
TARLAC CITY
PAMPANGA
TABUK CITY
CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELA
BALER, AURORA

PMA Entrance Exam 2025 Coverage

Like the past examinations, this year’s PMAEE will also cover the following subject areas:

• Algebra and Geometry
• Grammar
• Composition
• Reading and Comprehension
• Verbal Reasoning
• Numerical Reasoning
• Pattern Analysis.

You may start to review at least 3 months before the scheduled examination date. Gather as much review materials as possible or look for free PMA Entrance Exam reviewers. They will help you hurdle this first step of your PMA career.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

You can start your physical training while waiting for the exam. Below are the lists of PFT events that you need to complete.

• 3.2 km run
• Push-ups
• Sit-ups
• Pull-ups (male)/ Flex-arm hang (female)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I applied to take the exam at a particular center. Can I take the exam at another center? Answer: YES, go to the center on exam day and inform the proctor about your circumstances.

Question: Is there a limit to how many times I can take the exam? Answer: NONE, so long as you meet the requirements

Question: I applied by mail but I did not receive a permit or notice. Answer: Check the master list for online applicants to verify if you are qualified to take the exam. If you are not on the list and you think you are qualified, contact the academy registrar. If you are on the list, proceed to the exam center on examination day.

Question: What are the things I should bring during the exam day? Answer: Photocopy of Birth Certificate and Grades2 x 2 ID PictureValid ID (preferably school/driver’s license)at least 2 pencils ( no. 2)

Question: I did not apply by mail or online, can I go straight to the exam center on exam day? Answer: YES, but you will be the last priority. Priority will be given to regular applicants. Proctors bring only a limited number of exam materials.

Question: How much is the fee to take the exam? Answer: NO FEES. The exam is FREE.

Question: How long is the exam? Answer: In the morning will be for administrative aspects of the exam. It includes fill up forms, limited physical examination, etc. The exam proper starts at exactly 12.00 noon and will last up to 4.30 pm.

If you passed the PMAEE, you will be notified by the Office of Cadet Admission (OCA). Your notification is either through the mail, newspapers, or website announcement. The OCA will also inform the applicant of the date of your physical examination.

Then report to AFP Medical Center (formerly V. Luna) for medical, dental, and neuropsychiatric examination. They will also give further instructions on the next step of the application process.

Source: PMA

For more information, visit their Official Website or Facebook Page.

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