PSHS NCE
PSHS Entrance Examination
The PSHS National Competitive Exam or PSHS NCE is a competitive exam administered to grade 6 students aspiring to enter Philippine Science High School. It is administered nationwide yearly.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
How to know if you/your child is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE)
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 immigrant to any foreign country;
- Have a minimum satisfactory Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2019 - 2020);
- Has not have taken the PSHS NCE previously;
- Healthy and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
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 2019-2020) 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 2019-2020) 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.
NCE INFORMATION
The PSHS National Competitive Examination, a scholastic aptitude test, is a single test that will be administered to the applicants. It will test the applicants' ability in various topics. The PSHS NCE will have the following coverage:
NCE Coverage:
- Scientific Ability
- Quantitative Ability
- Abstract Reasoning
- Verbal Aptitude
Exam Date (SY 2021- 2022):
- PSHS NCE will be administered on February 6, 2021.
Reminders to Examinees on Exam Day
- Be at your testing center one (1) hour before your scheduled examination (either a.m. or p.m. as indicated in the exam permit).
- Present the Examination Permit and your school I.D. to the Proctor/ Room Examiner.
- Bring at least two sharpened #1 pencils, a good eraser and snacks.
Source: https://nce.pshs.edu.ph/
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