Vietnam High School Exams: Elective Subjects Today, History Sees Most Registrations

High school students across Vietnam are on the second day of their final exams on June 12, 2026, facing a range of elective subjects. History has attracted the largest number of students, with 570,800 registering for the exam, followed by geography with 448,725.

Physics leads the science group with 389,630 participants, while chemistry has 253,966 and biology has 70,303. Foreign languages are also popular, with 347,455 students signing up. Subjects like IT and technology have seen lower registration numbers but significant increases compared to the previous year.

Compared to last year's exams, history saw the biggest jump in registrations with 71,433 more students. Mathematics, literature, and physics also experienced notable increases. All elective exams are multiple-choice, with 50 minutes allocated per subject. Students are advised to adhere strictly to the exam schedule and remain within the testing area between sessions.

Following the release of exam results on July 4, the Ministry of Education and Training, in collaboration with Tuổi Trẻ newspaper, will host university and college application counseling events in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. These events will provide students and parents direct access to admissions experts to clarify questions regarding application, adjustment, and revision of their choices.