According to information from the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of December 14th, during the preparation for the 2026 regular university entrance examination, the university received many comments, concerns, and questions from parents, candidates, and the public regarding the information that "Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has agreed to implement a unified admission method."
The Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has released official information to clarify the context, objectives, and implementation roadmap of this orientation, thereby ensuring transparency, stability, and the legitimate rights of students.
A unified admissions framework for the entire system of member schools.
According to the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, in recent years, the institution has consistently pursued a policy of streamlining, standardizing, and reducing complexity in university admissions, based on full compliance with the Ministry of Education and Training 's admissions regulations, while ensuring fairness for candidates.
In 2025, the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) clearly defined its direction to build a unified admissions framework at the system level, in which member universities are granted autonomy in selecting, combining, and determining the weighting of admission criteria suitable to the specific training characteristics of each unit.
The 2026 admissions guidelines are a continuation and further refinement of this policy, not a sudden change or the elimination of the admission categories currently in place under the existing regulations.
The "integrated admission method" as defined by the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City is the use of a unified admission formula framework, allowing candidates to participate in the admission process through various input data sources, such as the results of the high school graduation exam, the results of the aptitude test organized by the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, high school academic results, and other appropriate criteria as prescribed.
These criteria are combined through a system of weighting and clear, public, and transparent conversion principles to ensure fair access for candidates and to facilitate the admissions process for educational institutions.
At the University of Technology, a member university of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the integrated admission method has been effectively implemented since 2022.
Accordingly, the school uses a comprehensive admissions method as its main admissions method, with the scoring components including the results of the aptitude test organized by the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the results of the High School Graduation Examination, and high school academic performance.
The calculation formula and admission scores are based on scientific and practical principles, allowing candidates to use the results of the High School Graduation Examination or the aptitude test for admission.
The implementation results show that this method contributes to reducing the complexity of admissions, ensuring equal access for candidates, and improving the quality of incoming students.
Based on that practical experience, the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) is orienting its research, refinement, and gradual expansion of the integrated admissions model throughout the entire system, in accordance with the conditions and specific training characteristics of each member university.
Currently, based on the general guidelines at the National University level, member universities are in the process of compiling, reviewing, and finalizing their own admission plans, including determining weighting, conversion methods, and specific guidelines for each group of candidates.
These measures aim to ensure maximum accessibility for all candidates to the admissions process. Based on proposals from member universities, the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City will review and finalize the plan and publicly announce it within the stipulated timeframe.
Candidates are not required to take the aptitude test.
For the aptitude test organized by the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, this continues to be an important tool for assessing academic ability and its use is encouraged on the basis of autonomy of member universities.
The Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City does not mandate that candidates participate in the aptitude test for admission consideration. Candidates using their high school graduation exam results or other valid results as per regulations will still be fully guaranteed their rights and will be guided specifically in the admission plan of each unit.
The direct admission and priority direct admission policies stipulated by the Ministry of Education and Training will continue to be fully and consistently implemented without any changes.
The implementation of these admission criteria is harmoniously integrated into the overall admission plan of each unit, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in admissions.
The Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City affirms that it will implement the 2026 regular undergraduate admissions process cautiously and consistently, fully complying with all legal regulations and the Ministry of Education and Training's admissions regulations.
All information regarding the admission methods, criteria, and roadmap will be publicly and transparently announced in a timely manner. Any adjustments, if necessary, will be implemented according to a clear roadmap, prioritizing the legitimate interests of candidates, aiming to improve the quality of incoming students and ensure the stability of the entire system.
The Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) urges parents and candidates to calmly follow official information, focus on studying and preparing according to the general education curriculum, and have confidence in the serious, scientifically-based, and responsible preparation process of VNU-HCM in the 2026 regular university admissions.
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