Qualifications to be a PMA Cadet

  • Natural born or naturalized Filipino citizen.
  • Physically fit and of good moral character.
  • Have never been married, nor pregnant, nor have a legal obligation to support a child or children.
  • At least High School Graduate (Grade 12) with a general average of 85% or higher.
  • No Administrative / Criminal Case.
  • Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination.
  • Must have a barefoot height of not less than 5'0" but not more than 6'4" for both male and female.
  • Age requirement of not less than 17 years and not a day older than 22 years on the day of admission.
  • Must pass the Complete Physical and Medical Examination by the AFP Medical Board Nr 1.
  • Must pass the Physical Fitness Test and Aptitude for the Service interview.
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Qualifications
Checklist of Requirements
Where to Secure
PMAEE Application Form
May be requested from OCRA or downloaded online.
OCRA - Philippine Military Academy
www.pma.edu.ph
Birth Certificate
(Original and electronic copy)
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Form 137 or Form 138
(Original and electronic copy)
School last attended
PMAEE Examination Permit
Issued by OCRA (Email / Exam Day)
Valid ID
Government agency or recognized institution
* Upon passing the PMA Entrance Examination, the following shall be additionally required:
Barangay Clearance
Barangay Hall
PNP Clearance
PNP Office or https://pnpclearance.ph/
Court Clearance
Municipal / Regional Trial Court
Mayor's Clearance
Mayor's Office
Parent's Consent
Provided by the OCRA

Minimum Requirements for the Complete Physical Examination (CPE)

Push Ups

Push Ups

Male: 15 reps

Female: 5 reps

Sit Ups

Sit Ups

Male: 20 reps

Female: 15 reps

Pullups

Pull-ups

Male: 3 reps

Flex Arm Hang

Female: 10 secs

Run

3.2km Run

Male: 22 mins

Female: 26 mins

Medical Disqualifications

Color Blind

Color Blind

There are three main kinds of color blindness, based on photopigment defects in the three different kinds of cones that respond to blue, green, and red light. Red-green color blindness is the most common, followed by blue-yellow color blindness. A complete absence of color vision —total color blindness - is rare.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve. The curve is usually "S"- or "C"-shaped. In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, while severe cases can interfere with breathing.

Tattoos

Tattoos

A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin. .

Any Communicable Disease

Any Communicable Disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • Leprosy
  • Mumps
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Influenza
  • Malaria

* And other more communicable diseases not mentioned

Physical Deformities

Physical Deformities
  • Incomplete limbs
  • Down Syndrome
  • Blindness
  • Deaf/Mute

* And other more physical deformities not mentioned