As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power.” Being the primary agents of knowledge, teachers just might have more influence on people than any other figure of society. This is why teachers are always highly valued and in demand, factors recognized by the Philippine Normal University.
PNU has long held the legacy of going far above and beyond its duty of educating the youth by producing professionals in the field of education. It holds the distinction of being funded and operated as a National Center for Teacher Education in the country under Republic Act 9647.
PNU Introduction
The main campus of the university stands mere meters away from the National Museum and Manila City Hall. It was first known as the Philippine Normal School upon its creation on January 21, 1901 by Americans through Article 74 of the Philippine Commission. It was inaugurated on September 1 of that year as an institution for the training of teachers. As it expanded to more campuses, it became the Philippine Normal College (1949) and eventually, the Philippine Normal University on December 26, 1991.
Over the years, PNU has been more than a training ground for aspiring educators. Multiple revisions of the curriculum and additions to the roster of education-related academic programs have paved the way to the university’s greatness. It has been designated as the Curriculum Development Center for Communication Arts and a Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in NCR, among others. After more than a century of producing high-caliber educators, PNU continues to revolutionize its methods to remain a respected name in the field of education.
According to studies made by Academic Clinic (under http://academic-clinic.com/category/top-schools), PNU shows excellence in Elementary and Secondary Education. These studies were based on board exam passing rates and rankings given by the PRC, as well as statistics and data provided by CHED.
PNU Admission Qualifications
To become eligible for admission into PNU, a student must fall under any of the following criteria:
- High school graduates from any DepEd-accredited school in the Philippines (with no marks lower than 80 in any subject during the final year of high school); or
- Foreign high school graduates (with a computed grade point average of no less than B or 85 on the PNU grading system).
PNU Application Requirements and Procedures
Prior to taking the PNUAT, the following materials must be submitted:
- Form 138;
- Certificate of Good Moral Character;
- Birth certificate;
- Two copies of a recent 1”x1” photo;
- PNUAT application form (downloadable at http://www.pnu.edu.ph/forms/PNUAT%20Application%20Form.pdf); and
- PhP350.00 testing fee.
For foreign applicants, the following documents must be submitted:
- Formal letter of application seeking admission into the PNU, to be addressed to the University President;
- Student visa;
- Authenticated Form 138;
- Authenticated Police Clearance from country of origin;
- Personal History Statement;
- Two copies of a recent 1”x1” photo;
- PNUAT application form (downloadable at http://www.pnu.edu.ph/forms/PNUAT%20Application%20Form.pdf); and
- Testing fee.
Proceed to the Office of Students Admission to be given further instructions.
PNU Application and Entrance Exam Schedules
The PNU Admission Test is issued in different, separate months throughout the academic year prior to the applicant’s entry. There is no pattern for the dates, but there are usually four. Due to the random nature of the PNUAT, the dates for application may also vary. Deadline for submitting requirements is around a week to three days before the desired testing date. PNU’s offices are open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visit PNU’s website or call their Office of Students Admission to get updates about the testing dates.
PNU Provincial Testing Centers and Schedules
PNU has satellite campuses in Agusan del Sur, Cadiz, Isabela, and Quezon. Contact PNU’s Office of Students Admission for details on testing at these campuses.
Release of PNUAT Results
Check the PNU website sometime after your testing date (under the Admissions tab) to see if the results have been released. Again, due to the random nature of the PNUAT, there is no specific date of release for the results of the entrance test.
PNUAT Coverage and Feedback
The PNUAT consists of items in English, Mathematics, and Science. There is a special part in which you will be asked to imagine yourself in a situation as a teacher and then decide what course of action to take in said situation. As PNU’s forte is the rearing of teachers, it is important to answer the test judiciously. Don’t think of your area of specialization while taking the test; use your knowledge well in all parts of the exam and remember to say a prayer.
PNU Contact Details
The information given in this article is on a general basis and may change without prior notice. For more details and updates about PNU’s admission policies, you may contact the Office of Students Admission at (+632) 527-0376.
Sources:
http://www.pnu.edu.ph/ (PNU official website)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Normal_University (PNU Wikipedia page)
http://academic-clinic.com/ (Academic Clinic website)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/148100571986942/ (UPCAT TAKERS UNITED Facebook group)
..KAILAN po ba ang 3rd batch ng intrance exam\???tnx po oaki update naman po ako….A-S-A-P…
Hi, to get the latest, updated information on PNU admission, please contact PNU directly. The post above will give you a general idea on how to apply for admission to the PNU, but for specifics – especially important admission-related dates, which change year-in year-out – we advise all readers to contact PNU directly. You’ll find the university’s contact information in the above post. Thanks!
Pwede pa po ba ako mag exam sa pnu?
Hi! Please inquire directly with PNU. May contact number dito sa mga comments o sa post. Thanks!
Pwede po bang Magpasa ng Requirements for the Admission test on Saturday? Please Reply A.S.A.P =))
Hi! For urgent concerns, please contact the Philippine Normal University directly. Contact information is in one of the comments as well as in the article itself.
Kailan po yung second batch
good day po,,pwedi po pa update kung kailan entrance exam for freshmen
Hi! Please contact PNU’s Office of Student Admissions at 527-0376.
tapos npo b ang entrance exam for freshmen
pkitxt nlang po aq d2
09471515599
pwede pa po ba mag exam??
Hi! Please contact PNU’s Office of Student Admissions at 527-0376.
Ask lang po sana ako kung kelan ang schedule ng entrance exam for graduate school and undergraduate school for school year 2013-2014. Kukuha po sana ako ng Ph. D. in Filipino at mag eenrol sa undergraduate ng major in Filipino. Ang undergrad ko po kasi ay hindi major in Filipino kaya kelangan ko pa kumuha ng major subjects in Filipino. By the way po, nag-aaplay po kasi ako ng CHED scholarship kaya I needed all the details. Thank you so much..God bless po.
Hi! To get complete and up-to-date info on graduate programs sa PNU, please contact the university directly – specifically yung departamento na mawy hawak ng Filipino doctorate program. I believe this is the Department of Filipino, which is under the College of Languages, Linguistics and Lieterature. You may try the following contact info:
Patrocinio V. Villafuerte, M.A.Ed.
OIC-Head, Filipino Department
527-0371
I just want know more about the tuition fees..
hello . just want to inquire ? are you accepting students already graduated in another universities ? and do you have night classes ? thank you and more powers .
good day po,ask ko lang po sana kung ano po requirements para sa PNU popara doon makapag grade one anak ko p0 ? salamat po
i graduated BEED last 1999..since then i never taught..i want to get a refresher course..what are the requirements?
may second batch pa po ba ng exam sa pnu???????
hi po ask ko lang kung saang place po tong school tsaka kelan po pwedeng mag enroll yung fresh men
tanong ko ay kailan ang exams nang freshman para sa second batch…at magkano ang tuition fee. or per units.
paanu po ba mag apply ng scholarship sa PNU
may mga application pa po ba??/
hepl naman po .
when will be the entrance exam for the incoming freshmen?
kelan po ba yung entance exam ngayong january..kung tapos na po meron po bang next batch??
Good Day!
Ask ko lang po if available pa po ang entrance exam for 2013? hope to receive your prompt reply.
Thanks
May I ask for the schedule of admission for those who want to take M.A. courses this coming summer 2013?
Kailan po maaring makakuha bg admission test sa PNU?Salamat po!
when will be the entrance examination in PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY?
kailan ang first batch examination date
pwde pong pki-update PNUAT ng batch 2012-2013.
im a graduating nxt yr
and im looking forward to enroll in ur school!
please…
good day. ask ko lang po kung pwedeng pakiupdate na lang po ako kung kelan ung schedules ng PNUAT for 2013-2014.? salamat po.
Goodevening po kaiLan po ba malalaman kung kailan schedule ng entrance exam ng batch 2013 2014 im a 4th year student pwede po ba please pa update naman po kung pwede po maraming salamat po
really helpful
wow ,,I like it.