Previously, on April 5, more than 133,000 candidates took the capacity assessment exam phase 1 of 2026 of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City in 15 provinces and cities.
According to Ho Chi Minh City National University, there are currently 118 universities and colleges nationwide registered to use competency assessment exam results for admission consideration.
According to the plan, after announcing the results of the first phase of the exam, Ho Chi Minh City National University will open the gate for candidates to register for the second phase of the exam (from April 18 to the end of April 25).
The second phase of the exam is expected to be held on May 24 at 36 units in 9 provinces and cities, including: Hue, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Dong Thap and An Giang.
The results of phase 2 are expected to be announced on June 6.
The structure and content of the 2026 competency assessment exam will continue to be built on the basis of adjustments from 2025, in accordance with the 2018 General Education Program. The exam aims to comprehensively assess the university level learning ability of candidates, while increasing differentiation and ensuring fairness in admissions.
In 2025, the competency assessment exam of Ho Chi Minh City National University attracted about 152,000 candidates with more than 223,000 registrations, 111 higher education institutions used the results of this exam for admission consideration, especially in the Ho Chi Minh City National University system, this method accounted for more than 56% of the total enrollment quota.
