Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Campuses and academic extension programs celebrate successful PUPCET administration

Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office

Campuses and academic extension programs celebrate successful PUPCET administration Photo Courtesy: PUP Sta Rosa Laguna Campus

In its search for the next generation of Iskolar ng Bayan, several campuses and academic extension programs of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) administered the annual PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) throughout March and April.

Campuses in Biñan, Cabiao, Calauan, Caloocan, General Luna, Leyte, Lopez, Mulanay, Pakil, Quezon City, Ragay, San Juan, San Pedro, Sta. Maria, Sta. Rosa, Sto. Tomas, Taguig, and Unisan, welcomed their respective applicants from across the Philippines. This initiative was led by the PUPCET Committee under the joint supervision of Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Prof. Tomas O. Testor and Vice President for Campuses Prof. Pascualito B. Gatan, alongside respective campus directors, faculty, administrative staff, and local government unit (LGU) officials.

Other PUP campuses will conduct their respective PUPCET schedules this May. Campuses in Alfonso, Bansud, Bataan, Maragondon, Parañaque, Pulilan, Sablayan, and Talisay are set to hold their test on various dates. PUP hopefuls who have not yet secured their examination slots are encouraged to check the application and examination schedules of their preferred PUP Campuses below and apply via iApply

PUP Campus	Application Schedule	Examination Schedule
Alfonso	Ongoing until May 9, 2026 (Saturday)	May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Bansud	Ongoing until May 2, 2026 (Saturday)	May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Bataan	Ongoing until April 25, 2026 (Saturday)	May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Maragondon	Ongoing until April 30, 2026 (Thursday)	May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Parañaque	Closed since March 31, 2026	May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Pulilan	Ongoing until April 25, 2026 (Saturday)	May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Sablayan	Ongoing until May 4, 2026 (Monday)	May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
Talisay	Ongoing until May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)	May 9, 2026 (Saturday)

For PUPCET and enrollment updates, applicants are advised to check the official announcements on the PUP website and the official Facebook page of each PUP campus.

As Campuses gear up to welcome the next generation of PUPians in Academic Year 2026-2027, the successful implementation of their PUPCET reflects the Sintang Paaralan’s mission to provide accessible and quality education to Filipinos. It also demonstrates the University’s commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG 4 in quality education; SDG 8 by preparing future professionals for meaningful careers; and SDG 10 by expanding opportunities for students from diverse and underserved backgrounds.