Pronabec Releases List of 59,392 Eligible Beca 18 Applicants
Beca 18 candidate lists for the 2027 recruitment cycle reveal 59,392 applicants declared eligible out of more than 62,000 total registrants who completed their paperwork by November 6.
The Programa Nacional de Becas y Crédito Educativo published the official roster on Wednesday, November 11, following a comprehensive document review to verify candidate eligibility and check for any disqualifying factors.
Applicants can review the official list of eligible and ineligible participants directly through the portal provided by the agency.
The published files also detail specific missing requirements or observed documents for individuals who did not make the initial cutoff, according to Diario UNO.
Qualified candidates will face a multiple-choice evaluation on Sunday, November 22, designed to test fundamental academic competencies before narrowing the field further.
The test consists of 60 questions divided evenly between mathematical competency and reading comprehension, according to La República.
Each correct answer grants two points, establishing a maximum possible score of 120 points.
| Application Modality | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Modality | 84 points |
| Special Modalities | 66 points |
Postulants who fail to reach these thresholds cannot continue in the competition for the 6,000 available higher education scholarships.
Testing takes place simultaneously across all regions of the country on November 22, backed by security protocols overseen by the National Police of Peru and local monitors.
Assigned testing centers sit close to the residential addresses registered by each applicant during initial sign-ups.
Specific testing locations, reporting times, and personalized notices reach candidates through the Sibec module messaging system.
To support preparation, Pronabec provides resources such as the Plataforma de Apoyo y Orientación and the Prepárate website featuring study materials, past exams, and academic books.
“The contest offers 6000 higher education scholarships financed by the Peruvian State, with which it seeks to recognize academic excellence and promote careers that contribute to the strategic development of the country,” Diana Gonzales told AP Noticias, emphasizing that the evaluation functions as a primary screening filter.
Applicants needing support can reach out through the Pronabec Facebook account, the institutional WhatsApp 914 121 106, the toll-free line 0800 000 18, the telephone switchboard (01) 612 8230, or Aló MAC at 1800.
Following the November test, officials will tabulate scores in strict order of merit and add bonus points for prioritized conditions outlined in the contest guidelines.
The resulting list of preselected candidates will become public on December 23 across all nine competition modalities.
Those who clear this preselection phase enter the ultimate selection stage scheduled to kick off on January 7, 2027.
Detailed contest guidelines remain available for public review through the Pronabec Beca 18 portal.