The Ministry of Education and Training talks about adding priority points after merging provinces
In the context of the merging provinces and cities, many parents and students are worried that the addition of priority points in the high school graduation exam area and university admission will affect them.
Responding to questions from parents and students, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung, Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training, said that if there are changes, many candidates in the priority group by area will be affected.
"We will also advise the leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training on the handling of delays in applying these policies, in case the merger of provinces occurs before the time for higher education and college institutions to conduct enrollment (around the end of July and early August). Up to this point, the entire policy of prioritizing candidates' subjects and areas is still applied according to the regulations of previous years" - Mr. Dung informed. See more...
Reasons why the locality recommends taking the high school graduation exam 3 weeks early
Some provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nghe An and Ninh Binh have proposed that the Ministry of Education and Training adjust the 2025 high school graduation exam schedule 3 weeks earlier than the original draft. The main reason is to ensure the rights of students, avoid the impact of the merger of provinces and cities, and at the same time help localities be more proactive in organizing exams.
However, this proposal has caused many mixed opinions. Some experts and principals believe that this helps the exam to take place more smoothly, avoiding administrative disruptions. On the contrary, many opinions are concerned that early exams can affect students' review process, especially in difficult areas with no conditions for extra classes.
The Ministry of Education and Training said it will consider carefully before making an official decision. Some opinions suggested neutral solutions, such as ending the curriculum earlier so that students have time to review, while ensuring that changes are announced a year in advance to have the best preparation. See more...
University of Commerce abandons independent academic records
Two universities in Ho Chi Minh City announce the 2026 Tet holiday schedule
Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade has announced the training progress for the 2025-2026 school year, training programs, levels of education ( phd, master's, full-time university), and training courses of the school.
In particular, the school also proposed a 4-week Lunar New Year holiday in 2026 (from March 9-28, 2026, i.e. December 22, 2025 to January 21, 2026 of the Lunar calendar).
Previously, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry also set the Lunar New Year holiday for 2026 from February 9 to February 23, 2026. See more...
