The NMAT Agreement

Examinee Agreement

Before you register for the NMAT, you must have read and understood this NMAT BOI. The NMAT BOI is the official policy and procedure guide to the NMAT. In addition to adhering to the policies contained in the BOI, when you register for the test, you will be asked to accept the NMAT Examinee Agreement. The NMAT Examinee Agreement aims at a thorough understanding of the NMAT testing policies and procedures and of maintaining a fair and secure testing process. It consists of several online screens that reiterate the main provisions of the BOI on the following:

The last three online screens of the NMAT Examinee Agreement sets forth terms under which you agree to register and take the NMAT, including, but not limited to, a prohibition on discussion or disclosure of test content. If you do not agree to these terms, you will not be permitted to register for the NMAT.

Terms and Conditions for Taking the NMAT

As an NMAT candidate and an applicant for admission to any Philippine medical school, you must accept the following terms and conditions as stated:

  1. I certify that I have met the registration requirements and I am eligible to take the NMAT.
  2. I certify that I will take the NMAT for the purpose of applying to a Philippine medical school and not for any other reason.
  3. I understand that it is my responsibility to submit all required documents in support of my NMAT application.
  4. understand that I will be monitored through video and audio feed while taking the Online NMAT to ensure that I adhere to the test-taking rules and that any unfair means of taking the exam are eliminated. I further understand that this video and audio feed is accessed on a real time basis and can be accessed subsequently by authorized personnel only.
  5. I agree to show my testing room or environment for inspection of any prohibited activity or material during the test.
  6. I understand that I will be asked to show my testing room or environment for inspection of any prohibited activity or materials during the test.
  7. I understand that it is my responsibility as NMAT taker to report all instances of suspected cheating on the part of any test taker.
  8. I have read and will comply with the terms set forth in the NMAT BOI and COAG, including, but not limited to, the rules and regulations concerning test-day procedures, the ban on bringing review materials or other prohibited information or items into my testing room (within arm’s reach), and other prohibited behavior before and during the test administration.
  9. If found, I agree to show the prohibited items and their contents for inspection. I also understand that any personal information contained in the inspected items will be kept confidential and used strictly to investigate potential violations of the testing process.
  10. I agree and understand that on my scheduled test date, my proctor will not entertain any inquiries about information already provided in this BOI, the COAG, and the NMAT website.
  11. I am aware that the NMAT is confidential and that its contents will be disclosed to me only on the day of the actual test.
  12. I have been informed that the NMAT and the questions therein are copyrighted and are protected by Philippines and international copyright and trade secret laws.
  13. I agree that I will not discuss or disclose the NMAT content orally, in writing, on the internet, or through any other medium.
  14. I understand and agree that I will not copy, reproduce, adapt, disclose, transmit, or sell test items, in whole or in part, or assist anyone else in doing the same; doing so will result in legal action being taken against me and being banned from taking future NMAT.
  15. I agree that I will not obtain or purchase review materials containing alleged actual NMAT items, and that I may be disqualified from taking the NMAT as a result of doing so.
  16. I agree that I will not reconstruct test content from memory, by dictation, or by any other means, for the purpose of sharing that information with any other individual or entity.
  17. I understand that prohibited acts related to confidentiality include, but are not limited to: describing questions, passages, or graphics from the test; identifying terms or concepts contained in test items; sharing answers to questions; referring others to information I saw on the test; reconstructing a list of topics on the test; and discussing test items, answers, passages, graphics, or topics on social media, or through other means.
  18. I understand and agree that any alleged violation of this Examinee Agreement or any alleged activity that may compromise the validity, integrity, or security of the NMAT will be investigated.
  19. I understand and agree that if I provide false information, violate the terms of this Examinee Agreement, any other terms or conditions stated in the NMAT BOI, or any test center rules and regulations, engage in any activity that may compromise the validity, integrity, or security of the NMAT, or fail to fully cooperate in any investigation of a violation of the Examinee Agreement or the terms and conditions of the NMAT BOI, including a post-test identity verification:
  • That the CEM may issue a report of the factual findings of the investigation to legitimately interested parties;
  • That my answers to the test may NOT be processed and NO official test results may be issued; and
  • That I may be banned from taking the NMAT for a specific period of time.