The State Examination Center (SEC) of Azerbaijan conducted university entrance examinations today for the I and IV specialty groups, as well as for those selecting geography for the III group's DT and TC subgroups.
According to information provided to the "Operative Information Center-OMM", the exams were organized across various regions, including Baku, Khankendi, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Shamkir, Agstafa, Gazakh, Sumgait, Absheron, Shamakhi, Mingachevir, Shaki, Zagatala, Barda, Goychay, Ujar, Kurdamir, Shirvan, Sabirabad, Salyan, Lankaran, Jalilabad, Guba, and Khachmaz.
A total of 153 examination buildings and 2,658 examination halls were utilized. The process involved 153 general exam supervisors, 429 exam supervisors, 3,304 proctors, 482 admission staff, and 153 building representatives to ensure the integrity of the testing environment.
The SEC established an operational headquarters to manage the examination process, maintaining constant communication with the testing centers. According to preliminary reports, 12 applicants were disqualified for possessing mobile phones. The SEC reiterated that candidates violating examination rules will have their results annulled and will be barred from the university or vocational school admission competitions.
A total of 36,356 applicants were registered to participate in the exams. The process also accommodated 65 students with special needs, including those with visual, hearing, or physical impairments. Special halls were allocated, and individual proctors were assigned to assist these students, ensuring equal access to the testing environment.
At 15:00 today, the SEC will host a live broadcast on its YouTube channel, where experts will provide detailed explanations of the test questions and present the correct answers. Applicants may submit questions in the comments section of the broadcast. The processing of exam protocols and materials will commence on July 13, with results expected to be announced within two weeks due to the time required to grade open-ended questions.
The State Examination Center is the primary body responsible for organizing and conducting standardized entrance exams for higher education institutions in Azerbaijan, playing a crucial role in the country's academic selection process.
