for, with the top being the first choice and the bottom, the last resort. Though admissions of all higher education programmes in round 3 is done through the same system by using scores from the same set of exams, each programme has different criteria and weights given to each exam and in the case of programmes such as medicine, engineering, and many others, TPAT scores corresponding to the field in which that programme is will be used in the admissions process. For example, medical schools under COTMES will require TPAT 1 (Medical Aptitude) and 7 General Subject Tests (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Thai, Social Studies) while engineering schools generally require TGAT, TPAT 3 (Engineering Aptitude), Physics General Subject Test, and sometimes, Chemistry and Biology General Subject Tests. Round 4: Direct admissions In round 4, universities have total freedom in setting their requirements and criteria. Universities can require scores in TGAT, TPAT, General subject tests, or other exams such as the SAT, and IELTS. They can also require the student's portfolio and set requirements of the student's region of origin. Admissions exams The Thai Aptitude Tests and General Subject Tests are exams used in the Thai University Central Admissions System. These exams include the TGAT, five TPAT exams, and nine General Subject Tests. These exams are expected to be conducted via computer-based tests at various TCAS test centres. Scores of the aptitude tests will be required by some universities accepting students through the first, second, and fourth round of TCAS and required by all universities accepting through the third round. While the scores of the General Subject Tests will be used in the second, third, and fourth round of TCAS. Thai General Aptitude Test The Thai General Aptitude Test or TGAT (replacing GAT in 2023) is an aptitude test aimed to test the basic or general abilities of a student such as English communication, and logical thinking. It also tests how fit the student is in becoming a future worker in Thai society. The TGAT is divided into three sections: English communication Critical and Logical Thinking Future workforce competencies Value Creation & Innovation Complex Problem Solving Emotional Governance Civic Engagement Thai Professional Aptitude Tests The Thai Professional Aptitude Tests or TPAT (replacing PAT in 2023) are aptitude tests required by universities for students applying for programmes in any of the five fields: medicine; liberal arts; science, technology, and engineering; architecture;