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CONTACTThe Center for Educational Measurement, Inc. (CEM) successfully conducted the first of three batches of the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) Cycle 2 across 10 test sites nationwide on March 15, 2026, with more than 6,000 examinees completing the assessment. The current administration forms part of the second NaMMAT testing cycle, following the initial rollout conducted in October 2025.
NaMMAT is a CHEd-required standardized assessment for individuals seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) programs in the Philippines. The test measures foundational skills and abilities that indicate potential for success in the maritime profession, focusing on readiness for higher-level coursework rather than mastery of a specific curriculum. Part 1 evaluates personal and interpersonal attributes such as organizational aptitude, management abilities, leadership skills, and attitude, and adaptability, while Part 2 assesses academic proficiency and reasoning in English, Mathematics, Science, and Reasoning.
To expand access to maritime education, CHED fully funded this testing program which will be administered for free to qualified applicants. This is open to current Grade 12 students, SHS graduates, and college enrollees who intend to shift to maritime degree programs. Students currently pursuing a maritime course are not covered by this admission requirement. The NaMMAT follows a criterion-based system, providing guidance for admissions rather than a pass-or-fail judgment. Each Maritime Higher Education Institution (MHEI) determines its own cut-off scores based on their own Quality Standards System (QSS).
The succeeding NaMMAT administrations will be conducted on March 22 and 28 in the following test sites:
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March 22, 2026 (Sunday) |
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Region |
Test Site |
Address |
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V |
Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay), Inc. |
Legazpi City, Albay
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V |
Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman, Inc. |
Canaman, Camarines Sur
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VI |
St. Anthony's College in San Jose, Antique |
San Jose de Buenavista, Antique |
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VI |
St. Therese-MTC Colleges - Magdalo Site |
Iloilo City, Iloilo |
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VII |
Cristal e-College |
Panglao, Bohol |
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VII |
University of Cebu Maritime Education and Training Center |
Cebu City |
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VIII |
Palompon Institute of Technology |
Palompon, Leyte |
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NCR |
Philippine Merchant Marine School |
Valley Road, Las Piñas City |
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XIII |
Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. |
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
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March 28, 2026 (Saturday) |
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IX
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Jose Rizal Memorial State University |
Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
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IX |
Zamboanga Peninsula State University |
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur |
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IX |
Our Lady of Triumph Institute of Technology, Inc. |
Zamboanga del Sur |
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X |
Capitol University |
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental |
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XI |
DMMA College of Southern Philippines |
Buhangin, Davao City |
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XII |
Regency Polytechnic College |
Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
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XIII |
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology |
Butuan City |
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NCR |
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies |
Pasay City |
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NIR |
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation – Bacolod |
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Aspiring maritime applicants who were unable to complete the February 2026 online registration may still take the NaMMAT as walk-in examinees. They may proceed to the nearest designated test center on March 22 or 28, 2026. A maximum of 80 examinees per test site will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.