Title
Abolition of National College Entrance Exam
Law
Republic Act No. 7731
Decision Date
Jun 2, 1994
Republic Act No. 7731 abolishes the National College Entrance Examination in the Philippines, allowing students who failed the previous entrance exams to enroll in post-secondary programs without taking a national exam.

Law Summary

Admission of Students Who Previously Failed the NCEE

  • Students who previously failed the NCEE and consequently were denied admission to four-year post-secondary programs shall no longer be refused enrollment.
  • Admission to post-secondary programs is now subject solely to the requirements and standards of the individual educational institutions.

Prohibition Against National Entrance Examination Requirement

  • No national entrance examination shall be required for admission to any post-secondary degree program.
  • This provision ensures that institutional admission policies cannot mandate a nationwide exam like the NCEE.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on June 2, 1994.
  • Ensures the immediate implementation of the abolition and related provisions.

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