MANILA, (PIA) — The University of the Philippines (UP) has officially announced the results of the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) for the Academic Year 2025-2026. The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City on Tuesday.
Candidates can now access their application outcomes by logging into the UPCAT 2025 results portal. The results will be available in designated time slots based on the first letter of each applicant’s surname:
- A to F: 8:00 a.m. to 10:59 a.m.
- G to M: 11:00 a.m. to 1:59 p.m.
- N to S: 2:00 p.m. to 4:59 p.m.
- T to Z: 5:00 p.m. to 7:59 p.m.
- Open for All: 8:00 p.m. onwards
Successful applicants must confirm their acceptance of the admission offer by May 31, 2025. The offers will specify the UP campus and degree program to which they have been accepted.
UP President Angelo A. Jimenez reported that a total of 17,996 admission notices have been issued, representing approximately 13% of the 135,236 examinees. This year saw a notable increase in first-generation college students, which doubled from last year to 13%.
“UP’s initiatives to reach more students from underserved communities are finally yielding positive results,” Jimenez noted. He emphasized that admission to UP remains highly competitive, with applicants ranked based on their academic preparedness and the specific quotas of their chosen campuses.
Of the admitted students, 55% are from public schools, while 45% come from private institutions. The National Capital Region accounted for 30% of the applicants, followed by CALABARZON at 19% and Central Luzon at 11%. Female applicants made up 60% of the total, while 40% were male.
For those who did not qualify, the portal will display their University Predicted Grade (UPG), which is calculated based on high school performance and UPCAT scores. This information may assist applicants in appealing for admission to certain UP campuses, depending on availability and guidelines.
As part of its commitment to inclusivity, UP has also launched the Lingap Iskolar Program, aimed at supporting first-year students from geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) and low-income backgrounds. The program is designed to alleviate the financial barriers that prevent talented students from enrolling.
“Every year, we see brilliant young Filipinos decide not to pursue their UP dream due to financial hardships,” Jimenez said. “The Lingap Iskolar Program is our promise to ensure that a UP education is accessible to all deserving students, regardless of their circumstances.”
For more information on the results and enrollment procedures, applicants are encouraged to visit UPCAT 2025 Results and follow official UP channels for updates. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
