1. Relevant to Division Memorandum No. 463, s. 2026 or Administration of Summative Examinations for Term 1 of SY 2026-2027, and consistent with DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 or Revised Guidelines on Classroom Assessment, Grading System, and Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program, this Office, through the Curriculum Implementation Division, provides further clarifications and updates on the preparation and administration of these examinations, and on the processing and submission of test results.
2. The following clarifications and updates shall guide teachers and instructional leaders on the preparation and administration of the summative examinations:

