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The Undersecretariat of Education and the DEMRE of the University of Chile confirmed that there will be an extraordinary period of registration for the Transition Test (PDT) .
This exam, which replaces the old University Selection Test (PSU) , is the mechanism currently used in Chile to enter higher education.
This year, the Transition Test will be given in two groups due to the pandemic. The first group will hold the PDT on December 6 and 7 ; while the second will do so on December 9 and 10 .
What is the new registration period?
The first registration process for the PDT ended this Friday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, the second process will run from Thursday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. , to Monday, August 23, at 1:00 p.m., and will serve those who have not yet registered.
To take the test, all those who have graduated from high school or are currently studying the last year of this can register, including foreigners who have recognition of their studies.
How much is the test worth?
For this admission process, the registration fee for the Transition Test will have a value of $ 32,700 .
However, the test will be free for students in the 4th year of municipal schools, subsidized individuals, local services and delegated administration; thanks to the Admission Test Grant .
How can I sign up?
To register for the PDT, people must enter, from August 5 at 09:00, to the site www.acceso.mineduc.cl and click on the option "Transition Test" , which is in the section top of the screen.
Afterwards, they must select "Register here" and then log in with the RUT and password. Those who do not have an account can create one with their RUT, email and document number.
Then, a form will be displayed that must be filled in with geographical and contact, academic and PDT surrender history, personal and family data, an academic experience questionnaire and sign a consent.
Finally, the person must download their identification card for their registration to be valid.