⭐All the information about the PCE and university access

There are just a few days left until the 2025 UNEDasiss PCE exams. If you're a student with a foreign baccalaureate and your goal is to enter a public university in Spain, this article is for you. I encourage you to give it your all. Here's a complete summary with everything you need to know.

1. Tips before the PCE 2025 exam

Here are 10 key tips for the days leading up to exams:

1. Rest wellGetting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day is essential to consolidating what you've learned and performing at your best. Avoid studying until the early hours of the morning just before the exam.
2. Food and hydrationMaintain a balanced diet with fruits, nuts, whole grains, proteins, and vegetables. Drink water frequently.
3. Physical exercise: Light activities such as walking or stretching reduce stress and improve sleep.
4. Disconnection timeWatching a series, reading, or taking a walk helps clear your mind and recharge your batteries.
5. Confirm the place and time of the exam: Check the exam schedule and center in your UNEDasiss profile. Use Google Maps to plan how to get there and what time to leave.
6. Review the essentialsUse your diagrams or mind maps. Don't try to cover everything; focus on what you already know.
7. Ask your teachers: Take advantage of their advice to review the topics you find most difficult.
8. View the examImagine yourself answering confidently. This helps reduce nerves and build confidence.
9. Prepare everything you need: Make a list with ID, pens, watch (if allowed), water… and have it ready the day before.
10. Simulate the exam: Practice with real models to better manage your time.

Recommended:

• Solved Exams – Selectividad PAU and PCE UNEDasiss
• YouTube playlist with solved exams
• TikTok Profile

2. PCE exam day: what you should keep in mind

Being calm and organized will make all the difference:

• Arrive with time: Go to the test center at least 30 minutes early.
• Bring the registration receipt: Best printed, although sometimes it is allowed to display it on a mobile phone.
• Don't forget your ID: It must be valid and be the same one with which you registered.
• Essential materialTwo pens (blue and black), and any other subject-required supplies (calculator, ruler, compass, etc.). Check with your teachers to see what you can bring.

This article interests you: Calculators allowed in the PCE UNEDasiss 2025

• After the examIf you're allowed, take the statement and compare it with the solutions we'll publish.

3. How the university admission score is calculated in Spain

For students with a foreign baccalaureate (Annex II):

UNEDasiss Rating (up to 10 points)

UNEDasiss rating = 4 + (NMB × 0,2) + (M1 × 0,1) + (M2 × 0,1) + (M3 × 0,1) + (M4 × 0,1)

• NMB: Average Baccalaureate Grade approved or calculated by UNED.
• M1-M4: Grades in subjects with at least a 5.

Admission Note (up to 14 points)

Admission Grade = UNEDasiss Grade + (M5 × 0,2) + (M6 × 0,2)

• M5 and M6: The two best grades in subjects that carry a weight of 0,2 for your degree.

Baccalaureate Modality

To access public universities (e.g. Madrid):

• Or: minimum 5 on general trunk, route trunk and one specific one.
• Or: average of 5 among the four PCEs presented.

Objective: Obtain 20 points among the 4 best PCE, and pass subjects that weigh 0,2.

Use our PCE UNEDasiss grade calculator

4. How to apply for a place at public universities in Madrid

Who should do it?

• Students with an accredited Baccalaureate Modality.
• Level B2 of Spanish if your country is not Spanish-speaking (e.g. SIELE certificate).

Key dates 2025

• They will be published soon. The deadline will be open when the PCE scores are released.
• University access calendar | Madrid's community

Required documentation (in PDF):

• Identification document
• PCE Report Card

Steps for pre-registration:

1. Create a user in the pre-registration portal.
2. Complete personal and academic data.
3. Indicate access route: PCE UNEDasiss.
4. Choose up to 12 degrees in order of preference.
5. Upload the documentation.

Tip: Use the grade calculator and compare with the cut-off marks. Organize your options by interest and realism.

If you want to be clear about the process, we recommend you watch this article, and especially This Video.

5. What if I don't get a spot? Real alternatives

1. Repeat the PCE in September

• Only take the subjects you need to improve.
• Prepare for the June 2026 admission.

At Luis Vives we offer a intensive PCE summer course, with limited places, to help you prepare well for the September exam. If, when you finish the exams and review the solutions we publish, you find that your grades won't be sufficient, we recommend registering as soon as possible.

If you think it's appropriate, you can also prepare for the June 2026 PCE exams with our annual course.

2. Study a Higher Vocational Training cycle

The Advanced Vocational Training (FP) is an excellent option if you've missed the mark and want to continue your academic training. It lasts two years.

• You only need a certified high school diploma.
• Practical, with high job placement.
• Possibility of later access to university.

3. Other personal or training options

In addition to public universities or higher education, we offer other options for continuing your career.

• Private universities in Spain: own admission processes.
• To study abroad: options in Europe with more flexible requirements.
• Further training: languages, digital certificates, etc.
• Work and plan your future: experience and flexible training.

If you have any questions, leave us a comment. We'll answer all your questions regarding university admissions.

Good luck, already on the 10th!