Geography: Be serious and safe.

This morning, July 9, 2013, 3,495 candidates took the Geography exam at 10 examination centers of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities' Admissions Council, representing 67% of the total number of registered candidates.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim – Chairman of the Admissions Council of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the exam was conducted seriously and in accordance with regulations. The heads of the examination centers and invigilators were well-versed in the regulations and demonstrated a high sense of responsibility, thus effectively carrying out their duties and creating favorable conditions for candidates to perform well.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim inspects the examination rooms and encourages candidates before the Geography exam. (Photo: NA/USSH)

Candidate Dinh Tu Phuc (Ninh Binh) was the first to leave the exam site at the Kindergarten Teacher Training School, greeted by volunteer students. Phuc said the Geography exam was not difficult and he submitted his paper after 2/3 of the time had elapsed. (Photo: NA/USSH)

There were two cases of candidates using unauthorized materials who were suspended from the exam at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Building G) and Nhan Chinh High School. One candidate arrived more than 15 minutes late after the exam papers were distributed at Khuong Dinh Secondary School and was not allowed into the exam room.