Navigating the entrance process for a local state university like the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig (PLP) requires careful attention to residency guidelines, as local tax revenues fund these slots.

The following breakdown details the PLP College Admission Test (PLPCAT) and the subsequent step-by-step Enrollment Process for successful qualifiers.



What is PLP College Admission Test (PLPCAT)

The PLPCAT is the mandatory competitive entrance examination that filters applicants for PLP’s limited freshmen slots.

For list of academic programs, visit PLP Courses Offered to know more.


When is it Usually Announced & Conducted?


Announcement: The opening of applications is typically posted on the official Pasig City Government and PLP Facebook pages in early January.

Application Period: Runs from January to mid-March.

Examination Dates: Usually scheduled across weekends in April.

Results Release: Announced in late May, with lists posted physically on-campus and qualifiers notified via email.


Who is Qualified?

To take the PLPCAT, an applicant must meet strict academic and geographic criteria:

  • Residency: Must be a bona fide resident of Pasig City.

  • Academic Status: Senior High School (Grade 12) graduating students, or high school graduates who have not yet taken any college units elsewhere (zero transferees from other universities for freshman status).

  • Grade Requirement: Typically requires a general weighted average (GWA) meeting the university's baseline (usually 82% to 85% or higher, depending on the chosen track like Nursing or Accountancy).



Required Documents for the PLPCAT Application

Before you are given an exam permit, you must submit the following basic screening documents:

  • Grade 12 Report Card (Form 138): Showing grades for the 1st and 2nd quarters.

  • Proof of Pasig Residency: Any of the following:

    • Voter’s Certification of the applicant or parent/guardian (issued by COMELEC Pasig).

    • Parent's Barangay Certificate of Residency (stating a minimum duration of residency, usually at least 1–5 years).

  • PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy).

  • Parent’s Valid IDs: Photocopies of two valid government-issued IDs of parents/guardians showing a Pasig address.

  • Recent 2x2 ID Photos (White background).



Application Process


Online Pre-registration: Fill out the active admission portal link released during the announcement window.

Document Validation: Submit physical copies of your requirements to the PLP campus for verification.

Issuance of Exam Permit: Once validated, you receive your PLPCAT Test Permit indicating your specific testing room, date, and time slot.


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Passing the PLPCAT means you are an Admission Qualifier. However, you are not officially a student until you finish the physical enrollment sequence. For programs like Nursing or Education, you may also need to pass a panel interview before proceeding.

Check out our guide to PLP Enrollment Process and Requirements once you passed PLPCAT.