49 candidates were absent from the Literature exam.

BHG - On the morning of June 26, after the first exam of the 2025 high school graduation exam (exam), many candidates excitedly walked out of the exam site. Most of the candidates assessed that this year's Literature exam was within their ability and highly relevant.

Candidates at Le Hong Phong High School exam site happily finished the first exam.

This morning, the whole province had 7,405/7,479 candidates attending the exam, reaching a rate of 99.01%. There were 25 candidates exempted from the exam due to disabilities, 49 candidates were absent, including 7 candidates who were 12th grade students in the 2024-2025 school year and 42 independent candidates. The morning of the exam took place safely and seriously, without any invigilators/supervisors and candidates violating the exam regulations.

Candidates at the Phuong Tien Secondary and High School exam site in Vi Xuyen (photo: VAN LONG).

Candidates at Phuong Tien Secondary and High School exam site in Vi Xuyen. (Photo: VAN LONG)

This year's Literature exam no longer has textbook material, and the literature essay question is only worth 2/10 points. In the writing section, candidates are required to write a 200-word literary essay, with a maximum of 2 points, and a 600-word social essay, with a maximum of 4 points. This is to assess students' ability to read, understand, and appreciate texts in real-life situations, avoiding rote learning or mechanical memorization. The exam material may include passages, poems, or situations related to current events and social life. Many students are confident that they can achieve 7 points or more.

Overall, the atmosphere of the first exam session was quite smooth and relaxed. Candidates left the exam room with an optimistic mood, creating good psychological momentum for the next exams.