Romania's Baccalaureate Exam Starts Amid Heatwave; Special Measures in Place

The 2026 Romanian Baccalaureate exam kicks off on Monday, June 29, with the Romanian Language and Literature test, under a red code heatwave warning. The Ministry of Education and Research has implemented special measures to protect students, teachers, and exam committee members.

These measures include ensuring constant access to drinking water, organizing exam rooms in shaded areas to reduce heat discomfort, and prioritizing the use of functional air-conditioned spaces. Where air conditioning is unavailable, alternative solutions like mobile units or fans will be used to maintain a suitable temperature. Rooms will be periodically ventilated, provided it doesn't disrupt the exam or evaluation process.

Psychologist Mihai Copăceanu has provided key advice to students to help them navigate the exam's challenges. The written exams will continue with the mandatory profile test on Tuesday, an elective test on Thursday, and a native language test on Friday. Students must enter exam centers between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM and can enter the exam room no later than 30 minutes before the start, with a valid ID.