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Senior high school students expecting to graduate at the end of SY 2025–2026, senior high school graduates from previous years, or college students enrolled in CHED-accredited institutions. Applicants must be Filipino, single, and not more than 22 years old by August 2026.

Complete the online application form, print it, and bring it to your preferred test venue together with a valid ID with photo. Exam venues and schedules are posted on NTMA’s website and official Facebook page.

No. The NTMA Entrance Examination (NTMAEE) is free of charge.

The NTMAEE includes IQ and aptitude tests, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry), English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension), and Science (General Science, Chemistry, Physics).

Exams are held face-to-face in selected areas nationwide from October to February. Choose the nearest testing area and register early. Online exams are available in limited slots.

Your printed application form, a photocopy of a valid ID, two Mongol No. 2 pencils with erasers, and a black ballpen.

Yes. walk-ins are allowed on exam day. However, you must still create and submit an online application form afterwards.

Successful examinees proceed to the next stage: an interview on the same day.

The next stages include pre-enrollment briefing, medical and psychological tests, and submission of required documents.

Yes. The NaMMAT is a new requirement by the government for students who want to enroll in the maritime program. It is separate and different from the NTMA Entrance Exam.

Prepare photocopy of the following documents:

PSA-issued Birth certificate
COVID-19 Full Vaccination Card/Record (Booster shot is encouraged)
Vaccination Records (with dates) of the following:
Proof of Hepa B vaccine (3 shots, in proper intervals, i.e., 0, 1, 6 mos.)
Proof of Measles / MMR vaccine
Proof of Varicella vaccine (2 doses (at least 4 weeks apart), if not yet infected) or proof of immunity (if previously infected)
Original documents of the following will be required once you are qualified to enroll:
PSA Birth Certificate
Certificate of Candidate for Graduation or Original Copy of Report Card (Form 138), for SHS Graduate
Original Transfer Credentials, if with College Background

Applicants must be medically fit, not color-blind, and free from conditions that may interfere with shipboard life. Corrective eyeglasses are allowed, but vision must be 20/20 when corrected.

NTMA’s SNPL Program allows cadets to study without paying tuition, board, and lodging fees while in the Academy. Repayment begins only after deployment as an officer onboard an NYK vessel.

You may reapply the following year, provided you are still within the age limit.

All updates are announced through the NTMA website, official Facebook page, and via your registered email address.

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Steps to Qualify for the NTMA Online Entrance Exam

1 Create an Account and Complete the Registration Process

2 Answer the Google Sheet sent to your declared email address

Sign in to your declared email.
Fill out the Google Form for your preferred test venue/schedule.
Wait for the Demo Test link.

3 Answer the Google Sheet sent to your declared email address

Watch the video tutorial for successfully running the demo test.

4 Answer the Survey Form to receive your Test Permit

Sign in to your declared email.
Answer the survey form in the demo test link email to confirm that you have run the demo test successfully.
Wait for the Test Permit link to be sent to your email.

5 Prepare for your Online Exam Day