The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) will conduct the first leg of the 2026 PMA Entrance Examination for the Eastern Mindanao Cluster on 11-12 July, with testing centers in seven cities across the region.

The examination will be held in Bayugan City, Cagayan de Oro City, Surigao City, Davao City, Mati City, Tagum City, and Digos City.

Applicants from General Santos City who have already secured examination permits are advised to take the test in Digos City or Davao City. The PMA said the General Santos examination has been tentatively rescheduled to 25-26 July, subject to the restoration of normal conditions following recent calamities in the area.

Online and mail applicants must bring their examination permit, one 2x2 ID photo taken within the last six months, two No. 2 pencils, and a valid identification card.

Walk-in applicants must present a completed application form, a photocopy of their PSA birth certificate, school records indicating their latest general weighted average, two recent 2x2 ID photos, two No. 2 pencils, and a valid ID.

The PMA reminded examinees to wear a white T-shirt, pants, and rubber shoes. Processing starts at 7 a.m., while the examination begins at 12 noon.

Applicants are encouraged to monitor the PMA's official Facebook page and website for updates and announcements.