Over 406,000 candidates sat for tests in humanities and mathematics/technical sciences across the nation on Thursday. The high-stakes exam, will continue on Friday for other disciplines.
Science Minister Hossein Simayi Sarraf assured exam security during an inspection at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, emphasizing, “All test booklets are personalized, and I guarantee no leaks occurred.”
“Advanced anti-cheating systems, including signal detectors, will identify violators, who face multi-year bans,” he explained.
Regarding Bandar Abbas test-takers near Saturday’s deadly port tragedy in southern Iran, he confirmed centers remain operational kilometers from the incident site, with emergency medical teams deployed.
In Iran, students typically take the university entrance exam after completing their 12-year school education, usually around age 18 when they graduate from high school.
Official results are anticipated within two months, with successful candidates eligible to begin university enrollment procedures after announcement.
