Angelo Acedera, Press Release, Communication Management Office
An estimated 135,000 aspiring students nationwide are expected to take the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (PUPCET) 2026, reaffirming PUP’s standing as one of the country’s leading state universities and a top producer of workforce graduates.
PUP President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi highlighted the significance of this surge: “Patunay na ito na pinipili ng mga mag-aaral ang PUP dahil sa abot-kaya, inklusibo, at de-kalidad na edukasyon na hatid nito.”
PUPCET 2026 – Sta. Mesa Campus Examinations will be held in four batches with two clusters each date:
PUPCET 2026 – Other Campuses Application and examination periods vary by campus (note: some campuses conduct their own testing windows) (UPDATED as of January 14, 2026):
Applicants are advised to confirm exact examination dates directly with their chosen campus, as schedule may be adjusted.
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