UPCAT Results 2025 Released
The University of the Philippines (UP) has officially released the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for Academic Year 2025–2026. Applicants can now access their application results by logging into the UPCAT 2025 Results Portal at upcat2025results.up.edu.ph during their designated time slots.
To ensure a smooth experience for all, applicants are asked to check their results based on the first letter of their surname.
| Surname Starts With | Time Slot |
|---|---|
| A to F | 8:00 a.m. – 10:59 a.m. |
| G to M | 11:00 a.m. – 1:59 p.m. |
| N to S | 2:00 p.m. – 4:59 p.m. |
| T to Z | 5:00 p.m. – 7:59 p.m. |
| A to Z (All Access) | 8:00 p.m. onwards |
To log in, they must use the same email address and password they used during the UPCAT application process. The use of time slots helps manage the volume of users accessing the site simultaneously, ensuring a smoother experience for all examinees.
The UPCAT is a standardized entrance examination administered by the University of the Philippines for both Filipino and foreign high school graduates seeking admission to the UP System. It has been part of the university’s admission process since it was first conducted in 1968.
Check UPCAT Results 2025 at upcat2025results.up.edu.ph
UPCAT Results 2025 Key Highlights
For Successful Applicants
- Those who are offered admission must confirm their acceptance no later than May 31, 2025.
- Follow the registration and enrollment instructions from your assigned UP campus or academic unit.
For Non-Qualifiers
- You may view your University Predicted Grade (UPG) on the portal.
- The UPG is calculated from your UPCAT score and high school grades.
- This score may be used to appeal for admission to certain UP campuses, depending on available slots and campus-specific appeal guidelines.
For Questions or Help
- Contact the UP Office of Admissions through their online helpdesk:
UPCAT 2025 Online Helpdesk
UP UPG Cut Off
The University of the Philippines (UP) utilizes the University Predicted Grade (UPG) to assess applicants for admission. The UPG is a composite score derived from an applicant's UPCAT results and high school academic performance.
Each UP campus sets its own UPG cutoff for appeals, which can vary annually based on factors like applicant performance and available slots.
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For the Academic Year 2021–2022, the following UPG cutoffs were established for appeals:
- UP Baguio: 2.700
- UP Cebu: 2.700
- UP Pampanga: 2.549
- UP Iloilo: 2.700
- UP Los Baños: 2.800
- UP Manila: 2.580
- UP Tacloban: 2.749
- UP Mindanao: 2.800
- UP Open University: 2.800
- UP Diliman: Did not accept appeals
Note: It's important to note that these cutoffs were specific to that academic year and may have changed in subsequent years. For the most current UPG cutoffs and appeal procedures, applicants should consult the official UP Office of Admissions website.
How to Appeal in UPCAT?
Successful applicants to the University of the Philippines (UP) through the UPCAT 2025 are officially qualified to enroll and will receive admission offers from the specific UP campus and degree program to which they were accepted. These applicants must confirm their decision to accept or decline the offer within the specified timeline.
If they choose to accept, they are expected to follow the registration and enrollment instructions given by their admitting campus or academic unit.
For those who did not qualify, they will be able to access their University Predicted Grade (UPG)—a composite score based on both their high school academic performance and UPCAT results.
The UPG is used to evaluate all applicants fairly. Non-qualifiers may use this score to appeal for admission to certain UP campuses, depending on the availability of slots and the specific appeal guidelines set by each campus.
UP advises all applicants to carefully read the instructions that come with their results. They are also encouraged to regularly check official UP channels for announcements regarding enrollment, appeals, and other important procedures.
UPCAT Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the UPCAT, an applicant must be one of the following:
A current Grade 12 student
- From a secondary school accredited by the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines.
A high school graduate
- From a DepEd-accredited school in the Philippines or from a secondary school abroad.
A PEPT-qualified individual
- Someone declared eligible for college by the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT).
Who is NOT Eligible?
- Graduates who have already taken or are currently taking college subjects.
- Individuals who plan to take college-level subjects before the academic year or semester of UPCAT admission.
