Minimum passing scores will not be increased.

Admissions will be conducted via the online platform Abiturient Online, while a separate Center for Admission of Foreign Students has been launched for applicants from other countries.

Isiralieva also noted that starting in 2026, admission to colleges after grade 11 will also be based on Nationwide Testing results.

Graduates of grade 9 will be able to enter colleges based on their basic secondary education certificate.

Admissions to secondary vocational education institutions are scheduled to begin on July 6.