PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) 2025 | Complete Guide

Get Ready for the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) 2025!

The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) will soon open its Online Application System (OAS) for the 2025 Cadet Admission Test.

This guide provides the qualifications, requirements, benefits, application process, and other key details to help you prepare.

Read on and get ready to apply!

PNPA Cadet Admission Test Announcement

The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Official Facebook Page will soon announce the opening of the Online Application System (OAS) for the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) for the Calendar Year 2025.

We encourage you to stay updated by following their official channels and start preparing for the application process!

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Qualifications

The qualifications are the requirements that an applicant must meet to be eligible for the Cadetship Program. These include:

• Citizenship: A natural-born Filipino citizen.
• Age: Must be 18 to 22 years old at the time of admission.
• Marital Status: Male or female, single, with no parental obligations.
• Education: At least a Senior High School graduate upon admission (June 1, 2025).
• Height Requirement:
  • Males: At least 5 ft 2 in (158.2 cm).
  • Females: At least 5 ft (152.4 cm).
• Weight: Must be proportionate to height, gender, and age (BMI standard).
• Fitness: Physically and mentally fit to undergo the Cadetship Program.
• Character: Must have good moral character with no criminal, administrative, or civil derogatory record.
• Legal Status: Must not have any pending complaints or cases before any tribunal.
• Previous Enrollment: Must not be a former cadet of PNPA or other similar institutions.
• Employment Record: Must not have been dismissed from any private or government position for cause.

Requirements

To apply for the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT), you must provide clear scanned copies of the following documents in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format:

1. PSA Birth Certificate
2. Passport-sized or 2×2 picture with a name tag
3. Filled-out PNPA BMI Form
   • Your Body Mass Index (BMI) must not exceed 28.0 to qualify.
   • Visit any licensed private or government physician to determine your BMI.
   • Download the PNPA BMI Form [here].

Important Note: These three scanned files are mandatory for your application to be considered valid.

Benefits

Here are the advantages of becoming a cadet at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA):

• Path to Service: An opportunity to become a Police Officer and serve God, Country, and People.
• Full Scholarship: A full government scholarship for the 4-year cadetship program.
• Degree Conferment: Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (BSPS) degree.
• Guaranteed Employment: Upon graduation, cadets are commissioned as Police Lieutenants in the Philippine National Police (PNP).

If you want to join or get promoted within the Philippine National Police (PNP), check out this guide: NAPOLCOM Exam 2025 | Comprehensive Guide.

How to Apply

Here’s a simple four-step guide on how to apply for the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) 2025:

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

• Before applying, ensure you meet all the qualifications required for the PNPA Cadet Admission Test.

Step 2: Prepare Required Documents

• Gather and scan clear copies of the required documents in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format as stated in the requirements above.

Step 3: Registration

You can apply for the PNPACAT 2025 through two methods:

1. Online Application
   • (No links available yet)
2. Courier Application
   • Download and print the PNPACAT Application Form (two pages or back-to-back).
   • (No downloadable form available yet)
   • Fill out the form completely and follow the given instructions once available.

Step 4: Submission

• Submit your application before the deadline.
• Make sure all required documents are uploaded or sent correctly.
• Double-check for accuracy to avoid any issues with your application.

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Conclusion

Preparing for the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) 2025 requires meeting the qualifications, gathering the necessary documents, and following the application steps carefully.

Staying updated through the PNPA’s official channels will help ensure you don’t miss important announcements.

Start your preparation early, meet the requirements, and take this opportunity to pursue a career in public service. Good luck!

References

1. Philippine National Police Academy Facebook post. (n.d.). Www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025, from https://www.facebook.com/posts
2. Philippine National Police Academy – Justice, Integrity, Service. (2023). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPNPA
3. PNPA – PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY. (n.d.). Retrieved March 5, 2025, from https://pnpa.edu.ph/main/
4. PNPA Cadet Admission Test. (2024, February 29). PhilScholar. https://philscholar.com/pnpa-cadet-admission-test/