BE A PMA CADET
BE A PMA CADET
The start of the journey of a Filipino youth who dreams to embrace the profession of arms, through the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), is when he submits his application form to the Office of Cadet Admission (OCA) for processing, so that he can take the Philippine Military Academy Cadet Qualification Test (PMACQT).
After receiving the Test Permit from the OCA, the applicant will
report to the designated Examination Center on the date indicated on the
permit. The applicant is to bring said Test Permit so that s/he will be allowed
by the Proctors to take the Exam. If the applicant passes the Exam, s/he will
receive a written notice from OCA informing him of the result of the Exam and
instructing him to report to AFP, Medical Center (AFPMC). He will then undergo
the Complete Physical Examination (CPE) where his medical, physical, mental and
emotional condition will be examined to determine his readiness and fitness for
the military training in the Academy. CPE takes days, so a cadet candidate is
required to stay in the billeting area provided by the Academy in AFPMC.
Qualifications to be a PMA Cadet
- Natural Born Filipino Citizen.
- Physically fit and of good moral character.
- Single and has never been married.
- Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination.
- No Administrative / Criminal Case.
- At least High School Graduate or must graduate not later than June of the year following the date of examination taken for Grade 12 students (K-12).
- Height Requirement for both Male and Female is 5 feet (not to exceed 6’4″ for both).
- At least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on 01 June of the year following the date of examination taken.
- Note: Applicants younger than 17 years old but or and at least 16 years old on 01 April following the date examination may apply for cadetship provided that the applicant possesses the above mentioned qualifications. Should the applicant pass the qualifying exam, the procedure in handling the underage applicants will apply.
Requirements for Online
Application
a. Computer or
smartphone/mobile device with internet access;
b. Valid and working email account;
c. Scanned copy of PSA birth certificate and Form 137/138 or Transcript of Record (TOR) in pdf or image jpeg format;
The
PMA online application runs from May 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024.
To register, visit their website at https://admission.pma.edu.ph
Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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|
Male |
Female |
|
Push Ups |
30 reps |
25 reps |
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Sit Ups |
30 reps |
25 reps |
|
Pull Ups |
10 reps |
7 reps |
|
Run |
3.2 km |
3.2 km |
Medical Disqualifications
There are three
main kinds of color blindness, based on photopigment defects in the three
different kinds of cones that respond to blue, green, and red light. Red-green
color blindness is the most common, followed by blue-yellow color blindness. A
complete absence of color vision —total color blindness – is rare.
- Tuberculosis
- Leprosy
- Mumps
- HIV/AIDS
- Influenza
- Malaria
- and More…
- Incomplete limbs
- Down Syndrome
- Blindness
- Deaf/Mute
- and more..
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a
person’s spine has a sideways curve. The curve is usually “S”- or
“C”-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others,
it increases over time. Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, while
severe cases can interfere with breathing.
A tattoo is a form of body modification where a
design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or
temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin.
Other Medical Conditions as determined by AFP Medical
Board Nr 1
Cadet Application
ONLINE APPLICATION
PMA is now accepting Online Application. High School Form 137 or Form 138 and NSO copy of Birth Certificate are the necessary documents for our Online Application. All interested applicants are requested to scan (pdf file format) said documents and attach it to the Online Application System. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
OR by way of MAIL APPLICATION. —Cadet Application Form—
You can open, print and fill-up the application form and mail it to:
Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602
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Hand carry
it to this address:
Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602
PMA (Tentative) Examination Date/s
Visayas – August 2024
Mindanao – September 2024
NCR and Southern Luzon – September 2024
North Luzon – September-October 2024
NOTE:
All PMA aspiring applicants must observe health protocols such as wearing face mask, face shield and personal
alcohol/sanitizer during the conduct of examination
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
Question: I
applied to take the exam at a particular center. Can I take the exam in another
center?
Answer: YES, go 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 in the list and you think you are qualified, contact the academy
registrar. If you are in 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 Grades
•2 x 2 ID Picture
•Valid 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 last priority. Priority will be given to regular applicants. Proctors bring
only limited number of exam materials.
Question:
How much is the fee to take the exam?
Answer: NO FEES. The exam
is FREE.
Question:
How should I prepare for the exam?
Answer: Prepare for the
examination covering Algebra and Geometry; Grammar, Composition, Reading and
Comprehension; and Verbal/Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis
Question: How
long is the exam?
Answer: On examination day,
the whole morning (7am to 11am) will be for administrative aspects of the exam
(fill up forms, limited physical examination, etc). The exam proper starts at
exactly 12.00 noon and will last up to 4.30 pm.
Do’s and Dont’s
PMA Entrance Examination
The
PMA Entrance Examination aims to measure the mental ability of applicants in
the areas of MATH (Algebra and Geometry), ENGLISH (Grammar, Composition, and
Reading and Comprehension) and Abstract Reasoning which is called SPMA (Verbal
and Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis).
Sample Problem
English
QUESTION: In
the sentence, Grammar is a means of creating and understanding any English
sentence. English is a ___.
• (A) collective noun
• (B) concrete noun
• (C) mass noun
• (D) proper noun
• (E) none of the above
ANSWER:
English is a proper noun. The correct answer is choice letter (D).
QUESTION: An
owl sees much _________ at night than a hawk does.
• (A) more clearly
• (B) more clear
• (C) clearly
• (D) clear
• (E) clearest
ANSWER: In
the above statement, more clearly will make the sentence correct. The correct
answer is choice letter (A).
Math
QUESTION:
How many pencils can you buy with P31.50 if two pencils cost P9.00?
(A)
4
(B)
5
(C)
6
(D)
7
(E)
8
ANSWER:
Since two pencils cost P9.00, P31.50 can buy 7 pencils at P4.50 each. The
correct answer is 7 corresponding to choice letter (D).
QUESTION: In
any triangle, the sum of its interior angles is ___.
(A) 45°
(B) 90°
(C) 180°
(D) 270°
(E)
360°
ANSWER:
The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is 180° degrees. The right
answer corresponds to choice letter (C).
Special PMA
Exam
QUESTION: 1
2 3 4 _____
• (A) 1
• (B) 3
• (C) 5
• (D) 6
• (E) 7
ANSWER: The numbers are
arranged in chronological sequence from 1 to 4 without skipping any number. The
next number in the sequence should be 5. The correct answer is choice letter
(C).
QUESTION: What is the next image?
ANSWER:
The Problem Figures show a series or pattern in the increase of the number of
leaves from the first to the third figure. The next figure in the series is the
one with four leaves. The correct answer is choice letter (A).
DO’s and DON’Ts
The Answer Sheet:
•DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.
•Take note that ITEM NUMBER 1 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 1 on the Test Booklet. ITEM NUMBER 2 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 2 on the Test Booklet and so on.
•When shading your chosen answer, make sure that you do not extend your shading outside the circle. Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you wish to change your answer, erase your old answer completely and shade your new answer. If you do not know the answer, make an intelligent guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.
The Following Acts Will Cause You To Be Disqualified:
•Cheating
•Talking to other applicants during the test
•Passing to or receiving anything from another applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
•Using any of the following: calculators, cellular phones, or any other electronic gadget
If the applicant successfully makes it, he will be required to report to PMA Liaison Office in AFPMC for final processing during the last week of March before s/he will be brought to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on April 01 for the Oath-Taking Ceremony and Reception Rites, signaling his official entry to the Academy as member of a PMA Class.
From then on, and during the four years stay in the Academy. S/he will undergo the education and training in the Academy designed to prepare her/him into becoming an officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the soldier of the Filipino people.
PMA Motto: Courage, Integrity, Loyalty