The PSHS-National Competitive Examination

The PSHS-National Competitive Examination (NCE) is a two-stage examination. It is usually administered around the second half of the current school year.

The first examination, called the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), is composed of three subtests:

The second examination, called the Science and Mathematics Aptitude Test (SMAT), is composed of two subtests:

The PSHS-NCE First Screening is usually conducted around December, and the Second Screening is conducted during March.