On the morning of May 30th, nearly 125,000 students in Hanoi officially began the first subject – Literature – of the entrance exam for 10th grade in public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Students had 120 minutes to complete the exam.
With only about 55% of students having the opportunity to enter public high schools, the competitive pressure of this year's exam continues to increase. This is considered the most competitive exam in Hanoi in many years.
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| Candidates check their information before entering the examination room. (Photo: Dang Chung) |
According to the regulations, candidates are only allowed to bring items necessary for the exam into the examination room. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
The Hanoi Department of Education and Training requires examination centers to arrange a separate area for storing candidates' personal belongings, at least 25 meters away from the examination rooms, in order to prevent cheating using high-tech devices.
According to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, candidates who bring mobile phones or other communication devices into the examination room, even if unused, will be suspended and their entire exam results will be canceled.
This year, Hanoi is organizing 224 examination centers for 10th grade non-specialized high school students and 27 examination centers for specialized high schools, mobilizing nearly 18,000 officials, teachers, and staff to serve the exam.
The official exam paper for 10th grade Literature in Hanoi is as follows:
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| Literature exam for 10th grade in Hanoi in 2026. |
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/de-ngu-van-thi-lop-10-tai-ha-noi-399629.html











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