Over 172,600 candidates took the second round of the competency assessment exam.

(NLĐO) - The number of candidates taking the second round of the competency assessment exam this year increased by 72% compared to the same period last year, showing the appeal of this exam.

This morning, May 24th, the second round of the competency assessment exam organized by the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City took place in 15 southern provinces/cities.

Candidates take the aptitude test to obtain results for university and college admissions. In 2026, 111 universities and colleges, both within and outside the system, will use the results of this test for admissions.

Candidates taking the second aptitude test in 2026

Of the 172,622 candidates registered for the second exam session, 109,957 had already participated in the first session, and 59,978 had only registered for the second session. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh, Director of the Center for Examination and Quality Assessment of Training (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City), stated that for candidates participating in both sessions, the highest score from either session will be used for admission consideration.

The Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) announced that the structure and content of the 2026 Vietnam-Academic Competency Assessment Test (V-ACT) are based on the adjusted test format applied since 2025, in line with the 2018 General Education Program. The test aims to comprehensively assess academic competence at the university level, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities in accessing higher education.

The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, with a time limit of 150 minutes, administered on paper. The exam structure comprises three sections: Language Use (60 questions, including 30 in Vietnamese and 30 in English), Mathematics (30 questions), and Scientific Reasoning (30 questions).

This approach aims to assess core competencies such as logical thinking, data analysis, and scientific reasoning, rather than testing knowledge in individual subjects.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hon-172600-thi-sinh-thi-danh-gia-nang-luc-dot-2-196260524075701289.htm