Audience
UPCAT serves prospective first-year UP applicants who meet the current eligibility rules.
College Entrance coverage guide
UPCAT Review Guide
University of the Philippines College Admission Test
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The University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) forms part of UP's first-year admissions process for prospective applicants who meet current eligibility rules. This independent guide separates the four subtests identified by UP from ExamPede's deeper review map, including bilingual Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension.
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Exam identity
What this guide establishes
Admissions Context
UPCAT forms part of the University of the Philippines' first-year admissions process.
Four Subtests
UP identifies Language Proficiency, Reading Comprehension, Science, and Mathematics as the four subtests.
Bilingual Areas
Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension include English and Filipino.
Important distinctions
Read the exam context carefully
Four subtests, deeper independent coverage
UP identifies four subtests; ExamPede's deeper subject and topic hierarchy is independent coverage detail, not an official syllabus.
Language work is bilingual
Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension both need English and Filipino preparation.
The test is one admissions component
UP describes test scores and school grades as inputs to the University Predicted Grade; this page does not publish a fixed formula or cutoff.
Structural review map
ExamPede’s independent review coverage
This structural map currently contains 4 Subjects, 18 Topics, and 75 detailed topic entries. These are ExamPede organization counts, not official item allocations or question-bank totals.
Coverage is not practice availability. A listed subject or topic does not prove that practice questions are available in the current app.
Language Proficiency
English Language Proficiency
- Grammar and Usage
- Sentence Structure
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Reasoning
- Written Communication
Filipino Language Proficiency
- Wika at Balarila
- Estruktura ng Pangungusap
- Talasalitaan
- Lohikang Berbal
- Mabisang Pagpapahayag
Reading Comprehension
English Reading Comprehension
- Literal Comprehension
- Inferential Comprehension
- Critical Reading
- Vocabulary in Context
- Text Structure
- Literary Reading
- Informational and Academic Texts
Filipino Reading Comprehension
- Literal na Pag-unawa
- Interpretatibong Pag-unawa
- Kritikal na Pagbasa
- Talasalitaan sa Konteksto
- Organisasyon ng Teksto
- Pagbasa ng Panitikan
- Tekstong Impormatibo at Akademiko
Mathematics
Arithmetic and Number Sense
- Number Types and Operations
- Ratios, Percentages, and Proportions
- Number Theory
Algebra
- Algebraic Expressions
- Equations, Inequalities, and Word Problems
Functions
- Function Concepts
- Types of Functions
Geometry
- Lines, Angles, and Triangles
- Polygons and Circles
- Coordinate Geometry and Proof
Trigonometry
- Trigonometry
Statistics
- Data and Descriptive Statistics
- Variability and Correlation
Probability
- Basic Probability
- Counting Techniques
Sequences and Patterns
- Sequences and Patterns
Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Problem-Solving Types
- Logical and Quantitative Reasoning
Science
Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Evolution and Biodiversity
- Organismal Biology
- Ecology
Chemistry
- Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Solutions
- Acids and Bases
- Energy and Reaction Rates
- Basic Organic Chemistry
Physics
- Measurement and Vectors
- Motion
- Forces
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Momentum
- Fluids
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Waves and Sound
- Electricity
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Light and Optics
- Modern Physics
Earth and Space Science
- Earth's Structure
- Geologic Processes
- Atmosphere and Weather
- Climate
- Hydrosphere
- Astronomy
Scientific Reasoning
- Scientific Reasoning
Study sequence
A practical way to organize review
- Pair both languagesRotate English and Filipino work within Language Proficiency.
- Pair both reading streamsPractise comprehension strategies across English and Filipino passages.
- Rotate mathematics and scienceRevisit foundations in both areas instead of over-investing in one.
- Use a review loopMove from a baseline to focused work, mixed sets, and error review.
Questions and distinctions
Frequently asked questions
What subjects are on the UPCAT?
UP identifies Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension in English and Filipino, plus Science and Mathematics.
Is ExamPede's topic list the official UPCAT syllabus?
No. The detailed topics describe ExamPede's independent review coverage; UP's published overview confirms the four broader subtests.
Does the UPCAT score alone determine admission?
No. UP states that standardized test scores and the applicant's Grades 8–11 are used in the University Predicted Grade, alongside current admissions rules.
Is ExamPede an official UP reviewer?
No. ExamPede is an independent review platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of the Philippines.
Evidence record
Sources checked for this draft
Official source links are retained in ExamPede’s internal editorial record. This draft shows source identity and review dates as plain text.
- University of the Philippines Office of Admissions — UPCAT Official Overview Checked September 1, 2026
- University of the Philippines Office of Admissions — About UPCAT and UP Admissions Checked September 1, 2026
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