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GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

The Graduate College Admission Test (GCAT) is an online exam used to assess applicants for graduate programs at Philippine Normal University (PNU). It examines verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning. The GCAT will be administered on September 18 for master's students and September 19 for doctoral students from 8AM to 12NN. Applicants must have a reliable internet connection and computer or tablet to take the 4-hour exam. Special accommodations are available by contacting the Office of Admissions in advance. Results will be used for profiling but not determine admission for LiSQuP scholars. Strict guidelines regarding online exam security and confidentiality must be followed.

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GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

The Graduate College Admission Test (GCAT) is an online exam used to assess applicants for graduate programs at Philippine Normal University (PNU). It examines verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning. The GCAT will be administered on September 18 for master's students and September 19 for doctoral students from 8AM to 12NN. Applicants must have a reliable internet connection and computer or tablet to take the 4-hour exam. Special accommodations are available by contacting the Office of Admissions in advance. Results will be used for profiling but not determine admission for LiSQuP scholars. Strict guidelines regarding online exam security and confidentiality must be followed.

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GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

GRADUATE COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST (GCAT)

The Graduate College Admission Test (GCAT) is a general test that is used for
admission into most graduate degree programs in Philippine Normal University
(PNU). It is used to assess the suitability of applicants for graduate-level study across
many different subject areas.

Administered by the Office of Admissions, the GCAT examines verbal


reasoning, quantitative and analytical reasoning. The admission test for our graduate
degree programs are just one facet of your application; PNU will also examine your
transcripts, recommendations, and other factors when making an admissions
decision.

If you have done GCAT before, you might know the paper test. But in order to
address the needs of our external stakeholders, the exam is now being administered
online. Online GCAT is exactly the same test as paper-based GCAT, but instead of
writing your answers on paper, you will type them on a computer.

For LiSQuP scholars, the result of your admission test will be used for profiling
purposes only and will not determine your qualification in the said scholarship or
your entry to PNU.

For applicants who will need special accommodation on the day of the
admission test, please contact the Office of Admissions via email at
[email protected] days before the scheduled exam.

During the exam day, applicants must ensure internet access for at least 4 hours
and good connectivity using a computer or tablet. The details of GCAT and your
credentials to access the portal will be sent to you few days before the exam.

SCHEDULE OF GRADUATE COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST (GCAT)

Activity/Level Date Time

GCAT
September 18, 2021 8:00AM-12:00NN
(Master’s Degree Students)

GCAT
September 19, 2021 8:00AM-12:00NN
(Doctorate Degree Students)
GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

GUIDELINES IN TAKING THE GCAT ONLINE

BEFORE TAKING THE EXAMINATION:

1. Check your computer (desktop or laptop) including the internet connection of


your specific place or area ahead of time or before starting the examination. Please
make sure that you have a reliable and strong internet connection before taking
the examination.
2. GCAT online is a synchronous examination, examinees are required to take the
exam on the identified date and time by the Office of Admissions.
3. All examinees are required to log in their credentials – user account and password
(please refer to your email address given to the OA) using the platform of the
online examination.

Note: There is a “Forgot Password if in case the examinees forgot his/her


username and password.

4. Only the official link of the GCAT Online can be used to take the examination and
will be available on the given date and time.
5. Click the course thumbnail to enter in the classroom – “Online GCAT
Examination”.

DURING THE EXAMINATION:

1. To start the Online GCAT Examination, examinees must click the “Attempt Quiz
Now” and followed by “Start Attempt”.
2. Examinees are not allowed to stop the examination session and return from it.
Once the test starts, the time also starts even if the examinees accidentally stop the
examination or encountered technical problem/s.
3. Examinees are not allowed to use any form of notes, books, course notes or its
equivalent including professional help or any other outside source.
4. Completion of all the test items within the allowed time is displayed on screen.
However, if the examinee did not finish the test items on time, the platform will
be closed after the time limit expires.

NOTE: The examination will automatically close after four (4) hours, whether you
have finished it or not.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ONLINE EXAMINATION IS INTERRUPTED:

1. Click the “back button” of your browser to see if you can return back to your
examination. If not, proceed to the next statements.
2. Reconnect your computer to the internet.
3. Log-in again to your account (remember that your time is continuously running
even if you accidentally encountered problems) and continue taking the
examination.
GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE:

The GCAT Online Examination is CONFIDENTIAL. Examinees are not allowed to


copy, screen capture, screen record, print, save, or reproduce in any formats, manner
and anytime. Disclosure or dissemination of examination questions and answers is
prohibited before and after the online examination. If proven, specific sanction will be
applied.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Philippine Normal University
Rm. 104, G. Pecson Hall (Main Bldg)
(632) 5317-1768 loc 753
[email protected]
https://www.pnu.edu.ph/
GCAT Schedule and Guidelines
GCAT Schedule and Guidelines

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