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CPU opens online CPUCAT for incoming first-year students outside Western Visayas

by | Jan 9, 2026 | Centralian Link

By Karren Jay G. Asgar


Wherever you are in the Philippines, your journey begins here. Be one of us and be a Centralian.

Central Philippine University (CPU) will administer the Online CPU College Aptitude Test (CPUCAT) for School Year 2026–2027 to accommodate incoming first-year students residing outside Western Visayas.

The online CPUCAT will be conducted on the following dates: January 9, 10, 16, 23, and 27; February 7 and 28; March 14 and 21; April 17 and 24; May 16 and 23; and June 20, 2026. All examinations will begin at 1:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time).

Interested applicants are required to pre-register by scanning the QR code posted in the official CPU announcement or by accessing the online registration link: https://forms.gle/tgKoTg9bwbefUCwV9

Important Notice on CPUCAT Fee: Applicants are hereby informed that the CPUCAT fee for the online examination is Php 3,000.00 (non-refundable), which is higher than the CPUCAT fee for the on-campus examination, due to additional administrative and technical requirements of the online testing process.


The College of Nursing at CPU posts key admission policies and requirements, ensuring applicants nationwide can join through online CPUCAT.

Applicants must comply with the following requirements:

  • Non-refundable online CPUCAT fee of Php 3,000.00
  • A school ID, passport, or any valid government-issued ID
  • Access to a computer
  • Proof of residence outside Western Visayas, such as a government-issued ID with address, Barangay Certificate of Residency, or certificate of enrollment or school ID indicating location

CPUCAT results are expected to be released within two (2) weeks after the examination date.

As part of the University’s admissions process, program-specific guidelines may apply to certain colleges. In this regard, applicants who intend to pursue a degree in Nursing are advised to take note of the additional information released by the CPU College of Nursing.

College of Nursing Advisory

The College of Nursing has issued a separate announcement outlining specific admission policies, requirements, and important reminders for prospective nursing students. Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the official advisory posted on the University’s Facebook page:
http://facebook.com/CentralPhilippineUniversity.CPU/posts/pfbid02onoVmMSRc6QrGLAc5yMx8QKZen62zGL2yVwaTXqy2WpLZuzktj7Ao9F2nMKCyQEfl

Through the online CPUCAT, CPU continues to expand access to quality education by allowing applicants from various regions of the country to take the entrance examination remotely.

For inquiries, applicants may contact the CPU Information Center via email at infocenter@cpu.edu.ph or through 0921-760-2647, (033) 329-1971, or (033) 330-7200 local 2129.