NCAE Results Release 2026 — When to Expect Your Results

🔴 Timeline

Point 1: Results are typically released 2–3 months after the October exam, arriving at schools in January to February
Point 2: DepEd processes all answer sheets centrally before sending result cards to schools

🟠 What Results Show

Point 1: Your result card displays stanine scores for each NCAE subtest, your raw score, and your national percentile rank
Point 2: Stanine scores range from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest), with 5 being average

🟡 How to Use Results

Point 1: Your NCAE results guide your Senior High School strand choice
Point 2: High scores in specific areas indicate aptitude for Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, or Arts and Design tracks

🟢 Lost Results

Details: If you lose your result card, request a certified copy from your school's guidance office or the Dep

There is no individual online portal for NCAE results. DepEd does not release NCAE scores through a website, SMS, or any online lookup system. All result cards are sent directly from the DepEd division office to your school. Your school's guidance counselor or registrar will then call students individually or by class to collect their result cards.

This means you cannot check your NCAE results online — you must claim your result card in person from your school. If you have graduated or transferred schools before results arrive, contact your previous school's guidance office to arrange a pickup or forwarding of your result card.

Review each subtest stanine score and identify your strongest subject areas.

Compare your scores against the recommended strands — high Science/Math stanines suggest STEM, high Humanities scores suggest ABM or HUMSS.

Discuss your results with your school guidance counselor to get a personalized <a href="/ncae/strand-recommendation">strand recommendation</a>.

Use your national percentile rank to gauge your standing compared to peers nationwide.

Research the Senior High School strands available at your preferred school.

Factor in your interests and career goals alongside your NCAE stanine scores.

Keep your original result card in a safe place — it may be requested during SHS enrollment.

If you want to strengthen your skills in weaker areas, use the <a href="/ncae/complete-reviewer">NCAE complete reviewer</a> to prepare for future assessments.

NCAE Results Questions and Answers

When will NCAE 2025 results be released?

The NCAE 2025 (administered in October 2025) results are expected to be released by schools in January to February 2026. DepEd processes all answer sheets centrally, and result cards are sent to schools once processing is complete. There is no fixed release date announced in advance.

Can I check my NCAE results online?

No. DepEd does not provide an online portal, website, or SMS service for NCAE results. There is no individual lookup system. All result cards are distributed exclusively through your school's guidance office. You must collect your result card in person.

Do NCAE results expire or affect SHS enrollment?

NCAE results do not expire and are not a requirement for SHS enrollment under DepEd policy. However, some schools use NCAE stanine scores to guide strand placement. Results remain on record and can be referenced at any time, but they do not block you from enrolling in any strand.

What if I lost my NCAE result card?

If you lose your result card, contact your school's guidance office or registrar first. If the school cannot provide a copy, request a certified copy from the DepEd Schools Division Office (SDO) that served your school at the time of the exam. Bring a valid school ID and a request letter addressed to the SDO superintendent.

What NCAE score do I need for the STEM strand?

There is no official passing score required for SHS strand enrollment, but a stanine of 7 or higher in Mathematics and Science subtests generally indicates strong aptitude for the STEM strand. For detailed score benchmarks per strand, review the full NCAE strand recommendation guide.

How is the NCAE different from the NAT?

The NCAE (National Career Assessment Examination) is given to Grade 9 students and focuses on career aptitude across academic, technical, and entrepreneurial domains. The NAT (National Achievement Test) measures academic achievement at different grade levels. Both are DepEd assessments but serve different purposes — the NCAE is specifically designed to guide SHS strand selection.

(NCAE) National Career Assessment Examination Practice Test