On October 11, testing for applicants to higher and certain secondary vocational education programs was conducted in Natural Sciences, encompassing the Chemistry, Physics, and/or Biology components. The Quantitative Literacy test took place on October 12.
The examinations were administered in 33 examination centers across 24 cities throughout Georgia. In total, over 8,200 applicants were registered for the examinations, with some candidates taking more than one test.
To ensure applicants’ familiarity with the examination format and procedures, an online practice testing session was held on October 7, from 10:00 to 18:00. Participation in the practice session was voluntary and provided an opportunity to explore the system without receiving a score or formal evaluation.
The testing process was conducted in accordance with established standards and aimed to ensure transparency, accessibility, and fairness for all participants.
The National Assessment and Examinations Center (NAEC) has announced the preliminary results of the Student Grant Competition. Applicants can now view their results by visiting online.naec.ge. To log in, you will need your personal number and the nine-digit identification code provided on your exam card.
Appeals Process: Test and Evaluation Scheme
If an applicant disagrees with the preliminary assessment, they have the right to submit an appeal to NAEC. The appeal submission window is open from 🗓️ August 7, 10:00 AM to August 11, 6:00 PM.
Before submitting an appeal application, a non-refundable fee of 50 GEL must be paid. However, if the appeal results in a score change, the full amount will be refunded upon request.
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.
On Thursday, the 17th of October the winners of the National School Olympiad 2023-2024 academic year were awarded by the Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, Aleksandre Tsuladze, and the Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, Nino Tsereteli.
The Minister congratulated the outstanding students on their success, presenting them with special prizes and diplomas in recognition of their achievements.
Aleksandre Tsuladze remarked: “Today, we celebrate the exceptional talent gathered here. This is a great victory, and I encourage you all to continue deepening your knowledge and pursuing excellence throughout your lives. Our team has already represented Georgia at the International Olympiads, and I am confident that our students will continue to bring pride to our country with many more victories ahead. You are the future of Georgia, and I thank each of you for your hard work and success. I firmly believe in your abilities and hope that with your knowledge and dedication, you will contribute to building a brighter future for our country.”
Around 50 students were awarded during the event, with the top ten receiving additional gift vouchers.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, over 26,300 students participated in the National School Olympiad. Of these, more than 7,000 advanced to the second round, and 600 made it to the third round.
The National School Olympiad, organized annually by the National Assessment and Examinations Center, begins with an electronic first round in which all interested schools may participate. The Olympiad aims to motivate students and identify potential candidates to represent Georgia in international competitions.
Online registration for the National School Olympiad will begin on October 24 and will continue until November 14 at 6:00 p.m.
On Friday, the 26th of July the main sessions of the 2024 exams finished. Initial results show that approximately 93% of applicants appeared for the Unified National Exams, while 71% participated in the student grant competition. Additionally, 79% took part in the general master’s exam, and 84% took part in the teachers’ exam. There was a single case of disqualification due to an attempt to use unauthorized materials.
“This year’s exams, I believe, were successful, thanks to the dedication of every employee involved in organizing this crucial process. Marking process has already started, and the publication of the results will begin in early August with the initial results of the Georgian language and literature exam. Results for other subjects will be announced gradually as soon as marking is completed. Examinees will be able to view their scores and papers on the website: online.naec.ge.
I would like to remind the entrants once again that they will have the opportunity to indicate and change educational programs in their registration application from the day after the publication of the results of the appeals. Therefore, I urge them to carefully review their choices and, if desired, make changes to the ranked list of programs. It is also very important to remember to save any changes using the save button,” said Nino Tsereteli, director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center.
A total of 24 examination centers were opened across Georgia in 2024. About 80,000 applicants were registered for the exams, including more than 47,000 entrants for the Unified National Exams; over 3,000 students for the student grant competition; more than 10,000 master’s degree candidates registered for the general master’s exam, and over 18,900 applicants expressed their desire to participate in the teachers’ exam.
On Wednesday, the 3rd of July the unified national exams started across all exam centers in 12 cities throughout Georgia.
This year a total of 80,000 applicants registered for the 2024 exams, which includes:
Over 18,900 applicants for the teachers’ exam.
Over 47,000 university entrants for the unified national exams.
More than 3,000 students for the student grant competition.
More than 10,000 candidates for the common master’s exam.
The unified national exams commenced with the Georgian language and literature exam at 09:00, taking place in 24 exam centers. All centers are equipped with cooling systems. Additional transportation services have been arranged from the subway to the exam centers, with details available at www.naec.ge.
The 2024 exams will be conducted in two sessions. The National Assessment and Examinations Center urges examinees to arrive punctually; failure to do so may result in exclusion from the examination process.
Participants must present an ID and a printed exam card. The card must be printed clearly and error-free on a standard paper. Only water in a plastic bottle and a gel ink pen (0.5-0.7 mm ballpoint) are permitted inside the exam room. Mobile phones and other items must be stored in designated areas upon entry.
The unified national exams will conclude with the physics exam on July 26.
Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Gela Geladze, Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, Nino Tsereteli, and Director of the Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency, Irakli Kuprava, recently visited examination centers to review ongoing preparations.
The centers are nearing completion, with the final arrangements of the sectors underway. The Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency has ensured that all necessary arrangements for equipping the centers, maintaining cooling systems, and setting up computers are finished. These measures are aimed at creating a comfortable and safe environment for the examination process.
In 2024, examination centers will operate in various cities including Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Poti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Ozurgeti, Rustavi, Telavi, Khulo, and Ambrolauri.
The examination process is set to begin on July 3 with the Unified National Exams.
Today, on the 6th of June an annual meeting was held to discuss issues related to the preparation of the 2024 exams.
During the meeting, the group members discussed the action plan and specific tasks to be performed by each agency involved in the logistical aspects of the exams. The discussion included the provision of emergency and fire aid, transportation, and other important issues.
Pre-examination preparations are actively underway at the National Assessment and Examinations Center. The process of distributing applicants to examination centers and providing the necessary materials for the examinations has begun.
The selection testing of invigilators, curators, and assistants for Tbilisi examination centers has been completed. In the near future, curators and assistants for regional centers will also be selected through testing. Meanwhile, the special commission, along with experts and the relevant center service, is reviewing applications regarding special conditions.
Examination centers will operate in 12 cities this year: Tbilisi, Rustavi, Telavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Poti, Ozurgeti, Batumi, Akhaltsikhe, Khulo, and Ambrolauri.
A total of 80,000 applicants are registered for the unified national exams, the student grant competition, the general master’s exam, and the teacher’s exam.
In 2024, the examination process will begin with the Unified National Exams on July 3. Those registered for the subject and special teacher exams will start on July 5. The student grant competition will also be held on July 5, and the candidates for master’s degrees will take the common master’s exam on July 17-18.
To ensure a high level of exam administration, an organizational group is created every year. The group comprises of the representatives from the following agencies: the Government Administration of Georgia, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia, the National Assessment and Examinations Center, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Tbilisi Municipality City Hall, the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Social Affairs of IDPs from the Occupied Territories of Georgia, the Ministry of Defense, the Resocialization-Rehabilitation Department of the Special Penitentiary Service (a state sub-departmental institution under the Ministry of Justice of Georgia), the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Police Education Management Information System, the Police Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency, JSC “Telasi”, JSC “Energo-Pro Georgia”, LLC Magticom, and LLC Skytel.
On June 1-2, 2024, admissions exam for professional educational programs was conducted by the NAEC. Nino Tsereteli, Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, visited the examination centers in Tbilisi and Rustavi to observe the testing process firsthand.
The testing was conducted electronically.
This year 5,000 candidates registered for higher and secondary vocational education programs. A total of 32 examination centers were opened across 23 cities in Georgia.
The National Assessment and Examinations Center (NAEC) organized an open door day for prospective university entrants to provide information and guidance about the upcoming 2024 Unified National Exams.
The event aimed to familiarize students with the exam structure, content, and procedures, as well as to address any questions or concerns they might have had about the exams. Attendees received comprehensive responses to their inquiries, and took part in a mock registration process to elucidate technical aspects.
Representatives of the center, including subject experts, shared detailed information on registration procedures and the preparatory phase for the exams to aspiring participants.
The National Assessment and Examinations Center intends to organize open door days across various regions of Georgia. Additionally, online sessions will be arranged, accessible to all interested parties. Detailed information will be available on the National Assessment and Examinations Center’ website and Facebook page.
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