24/09/2025
Your child’s journey to becoming a scientist, engineer, or innovator begins with one exam...
The 16 campuses of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System is now accepting applications for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025—the official entrance exam to Pisay, the country’s premier science high school under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Deadline for applications is November 7, 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute and file your child’s application now to secure their chance to take the exam.
IMPORTANT DATES
📍 Application Period: June 16 – November 7, 2025
📍 Exam Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Who Can Apply?
Grade 6 pupils who:
✅ Have 85% or higher in Math and Science (or belong to the top 10% of their class)
✅ Are Filipino citizens with no pending/approved immigrant visa
✅ Are 15 years old or younger by June 30, 2026
✅ Have good character and health standing
How to Apply Online
👉 Visit nce.pshs.edu.ph
👉 Create an account, fill out the form, and upload the requirements
Walk-in applications are also accepted at any DOST-PSHS Campus or DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Offices.
Here at Pisay, your child will belong to a community that nurtures excellence in science and math, shapes future leaders, and opens doors to world-class opportunities as scholars of the nation.
