On Sunday, a total of 4,664 candidates participated in the first phase of the 2024 competency assessment exam organised by the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) at three universities under the University of Da Nang, namely the University of Technical Education, the University of Economics and the Viet Nam - Korea University of Information and Communications Technology.

Candidates participate in the competency assessment exam at the University of Technical Education. Photo: NGOC HA

Accordingly, candidates underwent a competency assessment test consisting of 120 objective multiple-choice questions with 150 minutes of testing time. The structure of the test had three parts: language use; mathematics, logical thinking, data analysis; and problem solving; to assess candidates' basic abilities for university study.

The test focused on assessing candidates' reasoning and problem-solving abilities, not assessing their memorisation ability.

A total of 93,831 candidates from 24 localities from the central to the southwest regions took part in the first phase of the competency assessment exam, with 51 exam clusters and 90 exam venues nationwide.

The results of the exam (phase 1) will be announced on April 15. From April 16 - May 7, VNUHCM will open the registration for the second round of the exam. Time to register for admission for both exams will be announced later.

Candidates can participate in both phases of the exam similar to previous years. The higher result of the test will be used for admission.

The second phase of the exam will be held on June 2 in 12 provinces and cities, namely Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung China, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Tien Giang and An Giang.

Reporting by NGOC HA - Translating by M.DUNG, V.DUNG