In 2027, the competency exam is expected to have an additional specialized test.

The 2026 Ho Chi Minh City National University Competency Assessment Test will maintain the same format and structure. However, from 2027, it is expected that there will be additional specialized tests for specific groups of schools and majors - for example, medical schools.

The information was shared at the conference summarizing the virtual filtering work of the southern group and organizing the 2025 competency assessment exam, and implementing the 2026 plan organized by Ho Chi Minh City National University on the afternoon of December 5. According to Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh, Director of the Center for Testing and Training Quality Assessment (Ho Chi Minh City National University), the 2027 competency assessment exam is expected to add a specialized exam to serve the admission of specific schools/majors, for example, medical schools, and will be taken on computers and will exist in parallel with the current exam.

Candidates taking the capacity assessment exam to enter Ho Chi Minh City National University in 2025

Photo: Nhat Thinh

2026 Competency Assessment Exam Schedule

At the conference, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh informed about the timeline for the 2026 competency assessment exam. Accordingly, the first round will be held on April 5, 2026 (later than 2025) and the second round will be held on May 24, 2026 (earlier than 2025). The exam location next year will continue to be kept stable as in 2025, specifically in 15 provinces/cities (according to the provincial administrative unit after the merger), including: Ho Chi Minh City, Hue City, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, An Giang , Can Tho and Ca Mau.

Regarding the orientation of the 2026 exam, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh said that the principles, goals and structure of the exam will continue to be maintained as in 2025. Accordingly, the exam consists of 3 parts: language use 60 questions; mathematics 30 questions; scientific thinking 30 questions (logic, data analysis 12 questions and scientific reasoning 18 questions).

However, although the structure remains unchanged, the questions will be continuously improved to improve quality and adhere to practical requirements.

Consider the possibility of supporting exam fee reduction for disadvantaged candidates

Contributing to the workshop, Associate Professor Dr. To Van Phuong, Head of Training Department of Nha Trang University, pointed out the fact that students in localities were seriously affected by the recent floods. For example, according to the review of this university, about 30% of students have families severely affected by floods. Therefore, Associate Professor Phuong proposed that Ho Chi Minh City National University have a plan to exempt and reduce fees for students in difficult circumstances.

Regarding this proposal, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh said that Ho Chi Minh City National University is also considering the possibility of supporting exam fee reduction for disadvantaged candidates to make it easier to access the exam.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nam-2027-ky-thi-nang-luc-du-kien-co-them-bai-thi-chuyen-biet-185251205231006429.htm