NMAT Questions



National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do I need to study for NMAT?
  • Some will say na no need to study hard, since high school stock knowledge lang needed sa NMAT. Based sa experience ko, if you want to get a good grade and ma-meet mo ang cut off ng most school sa Philippines which is 40%, I suggest study well. Do not ever believe sa sinasabi ng iba na madali ang NMAT at basic high school knowledge lang. 
  • After taking the NMAT, I told myself "WTF sa nagsabi na basic lang ang NMAT" . You really need to study dahil may mga topic na need ng deeper knowledge katulad ng mga VSEPR sa Chemistry. 
  • If you are aiming na magkaroon ng SCHOLARSHIP, study hard and aim for 90% and make sure na ang GWA mo sa college is 1.0-1.80ish
2. Is there a FAILING GRADE sa NMAT ?
  • Fact: While there is a claim na walang failing grade or percentage sa NMAT , in reality super depressing kapag nakakuha ka ng 40% below. Why? because MAHIRAP makapasok sa medicine school since most of the school requires 40 percentile and up. UNLESS I-allow kayo ng school of choice mo to waive your score and re-take again sa next NMAT. 
3. Do I need to enroll in a review center? 
  • If you have the wealth of enrolling sa review center, go ahead especially kapag gusto mo makakuha ng good grades- self study and diligent attendance + good attention equals to success. 
  • If you are in a tight budget  
    • Yes! Gumagana po ang self review. How? Need nyo lang po talaga magsipag and maraming resources online po. 
    • Or either manghiram kayo ng review booklet ng friends nyo. Sometimes mas effective talaga ang self review especially if super determined to pass the exam. 
  • What if I don't have the wealth, no friends and no other means of resources? 
    • May kasabihan na If there is a will, there is a way. Marami pong sources online and I will make a concise post and reference regarding po dun. 
    • I can also post my reviewers or send them to your emails upon request po, pakicomment na lang po ang e-mail address ninyo or send me a message. 
    • I will make a post regarding sa other means of method , Kaya mo maipasa ang NMAT, tiwala lang. 
4. Frequency of NMAT exam 
  • NMAT exam is offered twice a year, around April and December. 
5. Bits of Advice - NMAT
  • After processing your NMAT:
    • Arrive to your designated testing area at least 30 minutes to one hour early. 
    • Dress decently and comfortably. Wear closed shoes/ rubber shoes. Bring jacket just in case na sobrang lamig ng designated room. 
    • DO NOT BRING BAG, CELLPHONE OR OTHER KINDS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE,WATER AND ANY KIND OF FOODS. Wag matigas ang ulo, andaming nagkaproblema diyan, maraming nagdala ng bottled water, cellphone and bag . Kahit hand bag bawal po. Ma-stress lang kayo dahil kung wala kayong kasama na iba, kailangan nyo humanap ng spot or way para maiwan mga gamit nyo. 
    • PLASTIC ENVELOPE- where you will place your needed documents such as xerox copy of diploma, xerox copy of tor, valid id, nmat identification form , nmat examination permit, pencil mongol number 2, sharpener, eraser, wallet.. Yan lang po ang main content ng envelope nyo. Please check the website of CEM for further instructions. 
    • Relax lang sa exam wag masyado kabahan, tandaan “If you don’t try at anything, you can’t fail… it takes back bone to lead the life you want” - Richard Yates

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