UPCAT Subtest Structure and Timing
The University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) evaluates senior high school students across four key subtests:
- Language Proficiency (English & Filipino): 80 items testing grammar, vocabulary, and linguistic reasoning.
- Science: 60 items covering general science, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.
- Mathematics: 60 items assessing algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus.
- Reading Comprehension: 80 items with analytical and critical reading passages in English and Filipino.
University Predicted Grade (UPG) Formula
Admission to UP campuses is determined by the composite University Predicted Grade (UPG), combining 60% UPCAT standardized test performance and 40% high school academic weighted average.