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.
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 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.
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.
Today, on the 1st of March the National Assessment and Examinations Center announced the commencement of registration for the Unified National Exams of 2024, the Common Master’s Exam and the Student Grant Competition. Registration will open on March 4, at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude on April 4 at 6:00 p.m.
The new head of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, Nino Tsereteli, emphasized the importance of adhering to the designated deadlines and procedures for registration. Tsereteli stressed that compliance with the established protocols is crucial for individuals intending to participate in this year’s examinations. Details regarding registration for the teacher exam will be announced at a later date.
Nino Tsereteli, Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center
Prospective candidates can register for the 2024 Unified National Exams, the Common Master’s Exam, and the Student Grant Competition starting from March 4 via the official website: online.naec.ge. Comprehensive information regarding the registration process and payment methods will be available on the Center’s website, www.naec.ge, on the day of registration.
Examination centers will operate in various locations, including Tbilisi, Rustavi, Telavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Poti, Ozurgeti, Batumi, Akhaltsikhe, Khulo, and Ambrolauri.
Attention Entrants: The registration process consists of several stages this year. At the primary stage, until April 4, 18:00, examinees must provide personal information, select the exam city, and choose subjects for examination. Changes to subject selection and language preferences can be made until April 15, 18:00. Modifications to the list of educational programs are permitted following the publication of appeal results.
The National Assessment and Examinations Center highlights that applicants can select multiple educational programs aligned with their subject preferences.
For the 2024 exams, the Center is offering specially curated electronic guidelines containing essential information for applicants.
Handbook for entrants includes details about the examination process, registration guidelines, program selection, result publication, appeal procedures, enrollment, and the process for securing a state educational grant. Additionally, a comprehensive table displaying data from higher educational institutions, examination coefficients, competence thresholds, tuition fees, and other pertinent information.
On Tuesday, the 20th of February the Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia Giorgi Amilakhvari presented the new Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center Nino Tsereteli. During a working meeting the Minister introduced Ms. Tsereteli to her new colleagues and wished her success in the future endeavors of the center.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of the National Assessment and Examinations Center within the education system, Minister Amilakhvari emphasized the paramount importance of maintaining and enhancing the center’s efficient practices.
Nino Tsereteli, the Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center
To this esteemed position Ms. Tsereteli brings over 20 years of dedicated experience within the education sector. Her diverse background includes notable tenures at the Ministry of Education and Science, as well as the National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement. From 2019 until her recent appointment, Nino Tsereteli served as the Head of the Higher Education Development Department at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia.
The Ministry expresses confidence in Nino Tsereteli’s leadership and expertise, believing that under her guidance, the National Assessment and Examinations Center will continue to thrive and uphold its mission of ensuring excellence in educational assessments.
On Wednesday, the 26th the Unified National Exams for entrants finished with the physics exam. Student Grant Competition as well as Teachers’ Subject Exams were also conducted. The centralized exams 2023 will wrap up on July 28 with the Common Master’s Exam.
This year we had a record number of examinees. More than 75 000 applicants registered for the exams 2023. Attendance rate was 94% and only 50 people were late.
We are happy to share that none of the applicants have been dismissed from the exams. I would like to thank all of the examinees for respecting the examination rules!
As for the results, currently the marking process is being carried out and the results will be published in August after which applicants will have time to appeal.
Director of the National Assessment and Examinations Center, Dr. Sophia Gorgodze
The Exams 2023 started off with the Unified National Exams on July the 3rd.
A record number of examinees registered for the Unified National Exams – more than 45,000 entrants;
Student Grant Competition – more than 3,000;
Common Master’s Exam – more than 10,000;
Teacher’s Subject Competency Exam – more than 16,000;
Special Teacher Exam – about 2,500.
24 examination centers were operating during this year’s exams throughout Georgia. Exam centers were available in Tbilisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Poti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Ozurgeti, Rustavi, Telavi and Khulo. This year, for the first time, the examination center was opened in Ambrolauri.
The publication of the primary result will begin as soon as the marking is over, after which the examinees will be able to appeal. Entrants will have an opportunity to modify (delete or add) their list of educational programs anytime including the day after the publication of the results of appeal.
What are the very first words that come up when mentioning exams? stress, hard work, dedication maybe?
What about excitement, joy, changing lives, making an impact?
We have collected four most memorable moments from exams 2023 as reminders that “those little things in life” matter the most.
#1 It is never to late to follow your dreams
I am 45 years old. A mother of 7 children and a grandmother of 2 grandchildren. This year I am taking the unified national exams. My decision at this age might seem strange for many people… In 1995, I enrolled in the Faculty of Journalism. Unfortunately, due to family circumstances, I could not continue my studies from the second year. Of course, I was always heartbroken over this. My husband passed away 3 years ago. After I was left alone, I realized I had to test out my potential as a person, as a woman and use my abilities live life to the fullest… Lacking higher education has always been one of my major regrets, so I went for it. Despite many obstacles, I still decided to break the stereotypes and show everyone (including myself) that if you set a goal age does not matter at all. Now I work in a kindergarten. I am a teacher’s assistant. I plan to continue my studies in the field of education. I prepared independently for the Georgian language and literature exam. I hope everything will work out.
Megi Tateshvili, university entrant.
#2 Food is always a good idea
What happens when a nursing mother is an examinee?
Babies get to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at exam centers.
Exam center coordinators bring kiddos to their mamas and after meal time mothers continue working on the test again.
#3 The love of caring for people makes everything easier
“I wrote well, grandma!” – I am so happy every time the students tell me this when they come out of the exam and share a warm goodbye. I recently turned 70 years old – in addition to my grandchildren, you can say that I am also a grandmother of these applicants. I support each of them with all my heart.
I have been working as a cleaning lady for 12 years in the examination center in the 175th public school. This place is more than a job for me – I have a second home and a second family here. It seems that the joy of life increases with the interaction with the employees of the center.
We start cleaning the examination center from 6 o’clock in the morning. Physical work is not easy for anyone, but the love of caring for people makes everything easier for us
Eter Mukhigulashvili.
#4 If you want the rainbow you have to deal with the rain
This year, for the first time an exam center was opened in Ambrolauri, in the northwestern part of Georgia, the mountainous Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region.
Weather in the mountains changed pretty rapidly but the exam center staff made sure to assist each and every applicant to keep them from rain and bring smiles to brighten up their day.
The 2023 exams will conclude on the 26th of July. In parallel with the Unified National Exams in 2023, the National Assessment and Examinations Center is also conducting a Common Master’s Degree Exam and a Student Grant Competition. The center will also conduct the Subject/Professional Skills/Senior Special Teacher Examinations. In total, more than 75,000 applicants are registered for the 2023 exams.
National Assessment and Examinations Center 