Some photos showing preparations for the first round of the 2016 National University Entrance Examination in Hanoi.

According to statistics, approximately 70,000 candidates registered and paid the application fee for the first round of admissions, which is 1.5 times higher than the first round in 2015 (45,000 candidates).

Deputy Director of VNU Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son - Head of the VNU Hanoi Admissions Steering Committee for the year2016,He chaired the meeting to review the preparations for the first phase of the National Competency Assessment Exam.

A consultation desk is set up at the VNU Hanoi Examination Center to provide candidates and their families with information about the National Competency Assessment Exam.2016 of Vietnam National University, Hanoi during the entire exam registration period

The image shows a testing room at the Testing Center, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, with modern facilities ready for the exam.

With a network and synchronized computer system that has been thoroughly tested.

The backup computer system is also carefully stored and inspected.

 Network cabinets, surveillance cameras, and air conditioning systems.

The competency assessment test consists of 140 multiple-choice questions. The time allotted for the test is 195 minutes. Candidates complete the competency assessment test.during one exam session of each exam period.

The results of the National Competency Assessment Test are valid for applying for admission to Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and other universities.Colleges not affiliated with VNU Hanoi that have announced they will use the results of the competency assessment test and have received approval from VNU Hanoi for admission purposes.The results of the competency assessment test are valid for 24 months from the date of the test.

This year, Vietnam National University, Hanoi will organize the Foreign Language Proficiency Assessment Exam on computers for all six languages ​​(English, German, Russian, Japanese, French, and Chinese).The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. The time allotted for the exam is 90 minutes. The results of the foreign language exam are only valid for the year of the exam for admission purposes.to the University of Foreign Languages ​​under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and to other universities and colleges not affiliated with the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, that have announced the use of foreign language test results for admission.

In 2016, seven more universities outside of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, joined in organizing and using the results of the competency assessment exam for admissions, including:Da Nang University of Architecture, Nam Dinh University of Technology and Education, University of Natural Resources and Environment, Nguyen Trai University,Capital University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry, and Dong A University in Da Nang

Youth Union - Student Association of VNU Hanoi and the Student Support Center of VNU HanoiThey also organize programs to support students during exam periods with many practical activities.

The My Dinh Dormitory Management Board, under the Student Support Center, has allocated nearly 100 rooms, equivalent to over 500 accommodations, for candidates and their family members attending the exam.

The rooms are fully equipped with amenities, including private bathrooms with hot water heaters, ventilation fans, and lighting.

The environment is clean and airy.

...Along with medical services and other amenities, everything is fully provided for candidates and their families.

The Youth Union and Student Association of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) have established teams to support students during exam season at VNU's exam locations.With nearly 1,000 volunteers participating, in coordination with the Youth Union and Student Association of VNU units, they set up examination sites to unify support for the admissions process.

Each examination location at VNU will have a support team of 30-50 volunteers, divided into checkpoints/points to carry out the following tasks:Searching for cheap/free accommodation, directions to exam rooms, ensuring traffic safety at exam locations, free luggage storage.Answering questions from candidates and their families regarding the 2016 Admission Regulations and Admission Guidelines… (Photo: Student)