377 out of 10,966 pass PNPA Cadet Admission Test

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 377 examinees (283 males and 94 females) passed the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (CAT) held last November 10, 2013 in 24 key cities nationwide. 

The 377 successful examines represents only 3.4% out of the total 10,966 qualified applicants who took the 3-hour examinations. The exam consisted of four parts, English & Communications, Mathematics & Science, Abstract and Logical Reasoning and General Information and Current Events.

This year, a competency-based predetermined passing score of 60% with no score below 50% in each of the 4 parts of the examinations which totaled 200 items was adopted.

For the first time, high school valedictorians and salutatorians as well as college cum laude graduates who are qualified were also granted the privilege to be exempted from taking the cadet admission test. A total of 144 honor high school graduates (valedictorians and salutatorians) and honor college graduates (cum laude) have availed of this privilege.

The PNPA administration under Police Chief Superintendent Noel G. Constantino has increased the recruitment and selection standards to improve the quality of graduates and at the same time encourage the best applicants.

Passing the CAT examinations is only the first stage in the PNPA cadet admission system. Successful CAT examinees together with the qualified honor student graduates which totals 521 will further undergo a series of tests. The test will be conducted by PNPA Cadet Admission Committee and  assisted by the PNP National Headquarters under PNP Chief Director General Alan LM Purisima.

The further testing consists of the following:

1. psychological and psychiatric examination 
2. physical/medical/dental exams
3. drug test
4. physical fitness test
5. background investigation and 
6. panel interview

The said testing is sequential that is, an applicant who fails in an earlier stage will not be allowed to proceed to the next stage.

The congratulatory notices will be sent to the successful CAT examinees as well as notices to the qualified honor student graduates within this week. They are advised to report to the PNP Training Service located in Camp Crame, Quezon City not later than 8:00 A.M. of January 13, 2014 (Monday) and bring with them the said notice and other requirements as indicated in the said notice. For the list of passers, click here.

For more information, check out the PNPA website at www.pnpa.edu.ph or call the PNPA Registrar’s Office mobile number: 0917-8169415 (Globe) and 0939-9393769 (Smart).

Those who will hurdle all stages of admission will be appointed as PNPA cadets not later than May 1, 2014 as a member of batch 2018.  PNPA cadets are more than full government scholars as in addition to free tuition, board and lodging and initial clothing allowance, they also receive a monthly pay and allowances amounting to P29,525.

PNPA cadets who successfully complete the 4-year training are conferred a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Safety (BSPS) and are commissioned as Inspectors in the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management & Penology and the Bureau of Fire Protection. – Rappler.com