Angola Army Military Academy Entrance Exam

The entrance exam usually consists of multiple-choice papers across the academic subjects, a written composition in Portuguese, a physical fitness assessment, and medical and psychological screening. The exact structure and weighting for your application year are set out in the official admission notice published by the academy or the Ministry of National Defence.

It is competitive rather than purely threshold-based: places are limited, so you are ranked against other candidates. The academic level is roughly that of the final years of secondary school. Strong candidates are solid across all subjects, not just one, and arrive physically prepared for the fitness tests.

Retake rules are set by the academy and can change from year to year. Some candidates may reapply in a later cycle if they still meet the age and eligibility conditions. Check the current admission notice or contact the academy directly for the applicable policy before planning a second attempt.

The number of questions and the total duration are fixed each year by the official admission notice. They are not stable enough to quote from memory. Consult the current notice on the academy or Ministry of National Defence website, or the printed announcement, for the exact figures.

Start with Mathematics and Portuguese, because they underpin performance in Physics, Chemistry and the written composition. Then build History and Geography of Angola and Civic Education through regular reading. Keep English and Logical Reasoning in short, frequent sessions. Run a physical training programme in parallel from the beginning rather than cramming it at the end.

Typical failure modes are weak mathematics fundamentals, poor time management in the written composition, neglected physical preparation, and incomplete documentation or missed medical appointments. Candidates who treat the fitness and medical stages as afterthoughts often lose their place despite decent academic scores.

Application fees, passing scores and any minimum subject marks are published each year by the official body running admissions. They are not fixed across cycles. Always rely on the current official notice or the academy's admissions office rather than on second-hand information.

Practise writing short, well-structured texts in European Portuguese on current or civic themes, under timed conditions. Focus on clear paragraphs, correct grammar and spelling, and a coherent argument. Review common errors such as accentuation, verb agreement and connector misuse, and ask someone to give you feedback on each practice text.