The 2025 Unified National Examinations officially began on July 3, launching with the Georgian Language and Literature exam, which was held in two sessions. The entire process was conducted in a calm and organized atmosphere.
The Director of the NAEC Nino Tsereteli, along with the newly appointed Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, Givi Mikanadze, visited examination centers to observe the process firsthand.
This year, 24 examination centers have been established across Georgia, including in major cities such as Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Poti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Ozurgeti, Rustavi, Telavi, Khulo, and Ambrolauri. These centers are serving approximately 80,000 registered candidates.
Key Dates for Other Exams
Teacher Certification Exams: Begin July 8
Student Grant Competition: Scheduled for July 10
Common Master’s Exam: Held on July 21–22
To support test takers, additional transportation has been arranged from metro stations to examination centers on each exam day. Candidates can find detailed transportation schedules and instructions on the official website: www.naec.ge.
Registration Overview
Unified National Exams: Over 39,000 applicants
Student Grant Competition: More than 2,400 participants
Master’s Degree Exams: Over 10,000 registered candidates
Teacher and Teacher Candidate Exams: Over 24,300 applicants
The 2025 examination cycle will conclude on July 23, marking the end of a crucial phase for thousands of students and professionals striving for academic and career advancement.
The 2025 examination season in Georgia is set to officially begin on July 3 with the launch of the Unified National Exams. The first subject on the agenda for applicants will be Georgian Language and Literature. The national exams will conclude on July 22 with the Visual and Applied Arts exam.
Meanwhile, those registered for the Teacher Certification Exams will enter the examination process starting July 8, and the Student Grant Competition is scheduled for July 10. For graduate degree candidates, the Common Master’s Exam will be held on July 21-22.
Detailed information about individual exam dates, reporting times, and the addresses of testing centers will be provided on each applicant’s personal examination card. Applicants will be able to print their exam cards from their registration page starting June 20.
The National Assessment and Examinations Center (NAEC) is actively preparing to ensure that the examination process runs smoothly. Preparatory steps already completed include trial testing of exam materials, along with training and assessments for all individuals involved in the examination process.
Currently, the NAEC is in the process of printing and sorting answer sheets, draft papers, and support materials such as maps and periodic tables of chemical elements. Final preparations are also underway to equip the examination laptops with the necessary software. Additionally, an independent team of experts is finalizing the identification and analysis of special requirements for candidates who need accommodations, based on their applications and submitted Form N100.
As in previous years, exam centers for 2025 will operate in multiple locations across the country, including Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Poti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Ozurgeti, Rustavi, Telavi, Khulo, and Ambrolauri. Soon, the NAEC will begin equipping these centers with all necessary supplies.
To help applicants better prepare, the NAEC has already hosted several Open Days throughout Georgia, both in-person and online. Another informational session is planned in the near future to provide comprehensive guidance on the exam process and regulations. The exact date of this meeting will be announced soon on the NAEC’s official website and Facebook page.
Additionally, an organizational meeting has already been held to coordinate preparations for the exams. Participants discussed detailed action plans and outlined key steps leading up to the exams.
This year, approximately 80,000 applicants have registered to take part in the Unified National Exams, the Common Master’s Exam, Teacher Certification Exams, and the Student Grant Competition.
Stay tuned for further updates and make sure to regularly check the official platforms of the National Assessment and Examinations Center for the latest information.
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