PSHS Updates

PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE) Application

Philippine Science High School updated its application schedule for PSHS NCE for SY 2025-2026, and they are now accepting testing applicants. 

Those who want to apply can submit their applications online as well as visit the different PSHS campuses directly.

PSHS NCE Application Deadline

Note that the Philippine Science High School System sets two deadlines for filing NCE applications. It is best to file your application early to avoid the deadline rush.

• Deadline: October 10, 2024

PSHS NCE Exam Date

The PSHS NCE will be on November 16, 2024. The date is the same regardless of where you are taking the exam.

How to know if your child is eligible

How to know if your child is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE)

An applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Grade level: Grade 6 elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education

• Grades:

  • Have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student's report card.

  • If the student's grades in Science or Math are below 85%, proof that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch;

• Citizenship: must be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as an immigrant to any foreign country;

• Have a minimum satisfactory Character Rating in his/her report card;

• Has not taken the PSHS NCE previously;

• Healthy and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.

PSHS NCE Exam Topics:

1. Scientific Ability

2. Quantitative Ability

3. Abstract Reasoning

4. Verbal Aptitude

How to best familiarize yourself on NCE

A well structured review program can significantly increase your chances of passing PSHS NCE. Achievers Review for PSHS will help you be acquainted with possible questions that can come up on the exam.  

Exam Application Requirements

Walk-in applicants:

• Duly accomplished application form

• Two (2) most recent identical 1x1 ID pictures

• Proof of Payment:

  • Php 300 for private schools (pay at the PSHS Cashier)

  • Free for public schools and private scholars

• Certified true copy of report card (SY 2022-2023) by the class adviser / principal.

  • Note: provide certification that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch if Math or Science grade is below 85%.

• If a scholar from a private school, certification or proof that the child is a scholar of the school.

For online applicants:

• Duly accomplished online form

• Scanned/Digitized copy of the attachments:

  • most recent 1x1 ID pictures

  • Proof of Payment:

    • Php 300 for private schools (paid first to Landbank)

    • Free for public schools and private scholars

  • Certified true copy of report card (SY 2022-2023) by the class adviser / principal.

  • proof/certification that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch if Math or Science grade is below 85%.

  • If a scholar from a private school, certification or proof that the child is a scholar of the school.

Reminders to Examinees on Exam Day

1. Be at your testing center early. It may be a good idea to be at the examination site an hour before your scheduled examination

   • • • either a.m. or p.m. (indicated in the exam permit).

2. Present the Examination Permit and your school I.D. to the Proctor/ Room Examiner.

3. Bring the following for the exam

   • • • two sharpened #1 pencils (we recommend three)

       • a good eraser

       • snacks.

PSHS Review Schedule

You can view schedule for PSHS review here

PSHS Review Passing Rate

Achievers Review Program for PSHS NCE has a considerably higher passing rate than the national passing rate. See how we compare with competitors.

How much does PSHS review cost?

You may pay in full or in 2 installments. Read more here. 

How to Pay for your PSHS Review

We offer various ways to conveniently enroll to our review program. We recommend bank transfer as a default way to pay for enrollment due to ease of tracking. However feel free to select which payment method is more convenient for you.