REGIONAL MEMORANDUM - APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (NCE) 2025 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM (DOST-PSHSS)

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Regional memorandum on the Application for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025 of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHSS). The memo directs offices to disseminate and advocate the NCE 2025 to qualified Grade 6 learners in DepEd-recognized elementary schools and to encourage eligible students to apply. Successful examinees receive full STEM scholarships under the PSHS System. Key dates include application from June 16 to November 7, 2025, with the examination on January 31, 2026 (Saturday), and online application at nce.pshs.edu.ph.

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Memorandum Instructions

Purpose of the National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025

Scholarship and Benefits for Successful Examinees

Dissemination and Advocacy Requirements

Eligibility and Key Dates

Online Application and Reference Links

lieptulit of tlje Dlilippines猴epartntent of Cotration REGIONV-BICOL H6-172025 11 August 2025 REGIONAL MEMORANDUMNo. NL02s.2025 APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (NCE)2025 OFTHE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL SYSTEM (DOST-PSHSS) ToSchools Division SuperintendentsSGOD ChiefsSchool HeadsAll Others Concerned 1. Please be informed of the enclosed communication from Atty.Fatima Lipp D.Panontongan,Undersecretary and Chief of Staff of Office of the Secretary regardingthe conduct of the National Competitive Examination(NCE)2025,the officialentrance examination for the PSHS System,the country's premier network of publicscience high schools. 2. The successful examinees will be granted full STEM scholarships under thePSHS System,which will provide access to advanced Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM)education. 3. The Schools Division Offices,through the School Heads and concernedpersonnel,are enjoined to disseminate and advocate the NCE 2025 to all qualifiedGrade 6 learners from public and private DepEd-recognized elementary schoolswithin their jurisdiction,and to encourage eligible students to apply.Earlyidentification and support for learners with aptitude in Science and Mathematics arevital to national development and innovation.Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith. 4. The 2025 National Competitive Examination(NCE)offers a full STEMscholarship under the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)System for qualifiedGrade 6 students in DepEd-accredited schools.Applications are open from June 16to November 7,2025,with the exam set on January 31,2026 (Saturday).Applyonline at https://nce.pshs.edu.ph and visit https://pshs.edu.ph for more details. 5. For information and appropriate action. GILBERT.SADSADRegional Director ESSD/spps-megb-saba 08/11/25 August 18,2025 TO:PSDSs/OIC-PSDSsElementary School HeadsAll Others Concerned For information and dissemination. t 10000 CO-EPS No.08374s.2025MEMORANDUMFORALL REGIONAL DIRECTORSALL SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTSAssistant SecretaryOIC-Office of the Undersecretary for OperationsFROMATTY.FATIMA LIPPD.PANONTONGANLIBRERIAUndersecretary/and Chief of StaffCMALCOLM S.GARMAAssistant Secretary OIC-Office of the Undersecrefary for OperationsSUBJECT :APPLICATION FOR THENATIONALCOMPETITIVEEXAMINATION (NCE)2025 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY -PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOLSYSTEM (DOST-PSHSS) DATE July 10.2025 The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System(DOST-PSHSS)is now accepting applications for the National CompetitiveExamination (NCE)2025.NCE is the official entrance exam for the PSHS System,which is our country s top network of public science high schools.Students who passwill get a full scholarship and a chance to learn advanced Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM). In this regard.the Department of Education enjoins all Regional and Schools DivisionOffices to actively disseminate and advocate the NCE 2025 to qualified Grade 6 learnersfrom public and private DepEd-recognized elementary schools within their jurisdiction.Early identification and encouragement of learners with aptitude in science andmathematics are crucial to national development and innovation. Key Details of the 2025 NCE: · Program:Full STEM scholarship under the PSHS System · EligibilityFilipino students currently enrolled in Grade 6 at aDepEd-accredited institution and meetingprescribed qualifications · Application PeriodJune 16 to November 7.2025 Examination DateJanuary 31,2026 (Saturday) · Online Application Portal: https://nce.pshs.edu.ph · Additional Informationhttps://pshs.edu ph or through the official PSHSFacebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FNZfgWPn/

FAQs

What is the National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025 for?

It is the official entrance examination for the PSHS System under DOST-PSHSS.

What scholarship will successful examinees receive?

Successful examinees are granted full STEM scholarships under the PSHS System.

When are applications open and when is the examination scheduled?

Applications are open from June 16 to November 7, 2025, and the exam is set on January 31, 2026 (Saturday).

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