The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the Regular Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) for November 2026, and prospective examinees now have important registration information to prepare for.
Through DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026, issued on September 9, 2026, the Department provided guidelines covering PEPT registration, documentary requirements, testing centers, examination-day rules, test results, and several official online links for the 2026 administration.
For learners and parents looking for the DepEd PEPT 2026 registration form and official links, here is a complete guide based on the latest memorandum.
DepEd PEPT 2026 Registration Form: Official Download Link
One of the most important resources identified in the memorandum is the Regular PEPT Registration Form.
DepEd states that the registration form may be downloaded through the following official link:
Regular PEPT Registration Form:
https://bit.ly/BEARegularPEPT
Applicants should accomplish the form and submit it, together with the required supporting documents, to the Schools Division Office (SDO) where they intend to take the examination.
The form is particularly important because registration is not simply a walk-in process. Applicants must complete the documentary requirements and undergo document evaluation before they can be accommodated.
When Is PEPT Registration for November 2026?
Registration will be conducted in SDOs with designated PEPT testing centers.
According to DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026, registration starts from the publication of the memorandum on the DepEd website and continues until one week before the scheduled PEPT administration.
However, applicants should not wait until the final deadline.
DepEd has allocated a specific number of test materials to each testing center. Therefore, the number of registrants cannot exceed the available allocation.
Once an SDO reaches its maximum registration capacity, applicants will be redirected to a nearby SDO with a designated testing center that still has available test materials.
DepEd also states that no exceptions will be allowed once the maximum registration capacity has been reached.
Is There a PEPT Registration Fee?
No.
The memorandum clearly states that no test registration fees shall be collected from PEPT registrants.
This means applicants should not be required to pay a registration fee for the Regular PEPT.
Anyone preparing for the examination should nevertheless make sure that all documentary requirements are complete before proceeding to the appropriate Schools Division Office.
Who Can Take the Regular PEPT?
The PEPT is intended for learners in special circumstances who need an assessment to access or resume schooling or obtain a certificate of completion at a specific grade level within the DepEd formal education system.
The target registrants listed by DepEd include:
- Learners from schools without a government permit
- Learners from nonformal and informal education programs
- Learners with incomplete or no formal schooling records
- Learners with back subjects
- Learners who need a grade-level standards assessment
- Learners who are overage for their grade levels
The PEPT therefore provides an assessment pathway for learners whose educational backgrounds do not fit the usual progression through formal schooling.
PEPT Requirements for New Registrants
New PEPT registrants must prepare the following:
1. Birth certificate
The original and one photocopy of the birth certificate, duly authenticated and issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar.
2. Permanent school record
A certified true copy of the permanent school record, such as SF10/Form 137. It must be signed by the school principal, registrar, or school administrator and have a dry seal.
3. Proof of schooling, when applicable
A certificate of attendance in intervention programs or any proof of schooling, if applicable.
4. Two ID pictures
Two identical, recently taken 1x1 color identification pictures with name tags and a white background.
DepEd specifically states that other ID picture sizes will not be accepted.
5. Accomplished PEPT Registration Form
One copy of the completed Regular PEPT Registration Form.
Applicants should make sure that their documents are complete before submitting their registration because registrants with incomplete documentary requirements will not be accommodated.
Requirements for PEPT Retakers and Previous PEPT Passers
For retakers and PEPT passers, the documentary requirements are different.
They must submit:
- Original and one photocopy of the PEPT Certificate of Rating
- Two identical, recently taken 1x1 color ID pictures with name tags and a white background
- One copy of the accomplished PEPT Registration Form
These documents must be submitted to the SDO where the registrant intends to take the examination.
Official PEPT Testing Center Change Link
DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026 also provides an official online link concerning requests to change testing centers.
The link is:
PEPT Change of Testing Center:
https://tinyurl.com/RegPEPTChangeofTC
According to the memorandum, requests to change testing centers must be formally endorsed by the Schools Division Superintendent to the Director IV of the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA).
The deadline for such requests is September 30, 2026.
DepEd also states that requests for additional testing centers will not be permitted.
Official Link for Learners with Disabilities Allocation
Another important link in the memorandum concerns learners with disabilities (LWDs) who need special assistance during the examination.
The Division Testing Coordinators are required to submit the estimated number of learners with disabilities who need special assistance to BEA.
The official link provided for this purpose is:
LWD Allocation:
https://tinyurl.com/RegPEPTLWDAllocation
The deadline stated by DepEd is September 30, 2026.
This process is handled by the testing personnel rather than individual examinees, but it is an important part of the Department's preparation for the November examination.
Official PEPT Actual Registrants Link
DepEd also provided a link for the encoding of the actual list of PEPT registrants and other relevant information.
The link is:
Regular PEPT Actual Registrants:
https://tinyurl.com/RegularPEPTActualRegistrants
The memorandum states that Division Testing Coordinators must encode the actual list of PEPT registrants and other relevant information at least one week before the test administration.
This is part of the administrative process used to prepare for the examination.
Important: No Walk-In PEPT Registration on Exam Day
One of the most important reminders for examinees is the strict no-walk-in policy.
DepEd will not allow walk-in examinees on the day of the test.
The policy is intended to protect test security, support accurate evaluation, ensure documentary requirements are complete, and maintain an orderly examination process.
Examinees are also required to arrive at their testing center at least one hour before the scheduled examination time for preliminary activities.
What Can Examinees Bring to the PEPT?
Examinees should bring:
- Two pencils
- Eraser
- Sharpener
Borrowing or lending these materials during the examination is discouraged.
Several items are strictly prohibited inside the testing room, including:
- Mobile phones
- Review materials or notes
- Other electronic devices
Cheating, misconduct, or violation of examination policies may result in the cancellation or invalidation of test results.
Examinees must also avoid behavior that disrupts the orderly administration of the examination.
When Will the PEPT Be Held?
The Regular PEPT is scheduled for November 2026.
However, DepEd has not included the specific examination date in Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026. The Department said that specific details regarding the administration of the examination will be announced through a separate Advisory.
Applicants should therefore continue checking official DepEd announcements and coordinating with their designated Schools Division Office for the final schedule.
What Happens If an Examinee Scores Below 75 Percent?
DepEd has also established rules for examinees who receive scores below the required level in one or more learning areas.
If an examinee scores below 75 percent in one learning area, the examinee may be allowed to retake the examination for that learning area within six months from the release of the results.
If the examinee scores below 75 percent in two or more learning areas, the examinee must retake the examination for all learning areas.
A Certificate of Rating will be issued to every examinee.
DepEd will announce information about the release of PEPT results through another Advisory.
PEPT 2026: Important Dates and Links to Save
For easier reference, applicants should keep the following information:
September 9, 2026 – DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026 issued
September 30, 2026 – Deadline for testing-center change requests and LWD allocation submission
November 2026 – Regular PEPT administration
One week before the examination – Registration closes and actual registrant information must be finalized
Registration fee: Free
Walk-ins: Not allowed
Registration capacity: Limited by allocated test materials
Final Reminder for PEPT Applicants
The November 2026 Regular Philippine Educational Placement Test is an important opportunity for eligible learners who need formal assessment for grade-level placement or other educational purposes.
For those preparing to register, the PEPT Registration Form should be one of the first resources to secure. Applicants should also prepare their documents early because registration is subject to the capacity of each designated testing center.
Remember that PEPT registration is free, but slots are limited. Incomplete documentary requirements will not be accommodated, and walk-in examinees will not be accepted on examination day.
The official registration form and related links provided by DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026 should be used when preparing for the examination.
For additional inquiries, the Bureau of Education Assessment – Education Assessment Division may be contacted at bea.ead@deped.gov.ph or (02) 8631-2589.
Source: Department of Education, DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2026, Administration of the Regular Philippine Educational Placement Test, issued September 9, 2026.