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Beca 18 Preselection Exam Held Nationwide With 97,000 Candidates, Turnout Tops 90%

Results will be posted on December 22 to determine who advances toward roughly 20,000 state-funded scholarships.

Overview

  • Pronabec reported that more than 90% of eligible applicants reached their assigned venues, according to executive director Alexandra Ames.
  • The in-person test was administered simultaneously at 180 sites across Peru, including rural and border districts.
  • Entry ran from 7:00 to 8:20 a.m. for a two-hour session from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with physical DNI required for access.
  • The exam comprised 60 multiple-choice questions—30 reading and 30 math—worth 2 points each with no penalty for wrong answers.
  • Strict security was enforced with metal detectors, police presence, and bans on electronic or metallic items, and official updates and seat details are managed through SIBEC and Pronabec’s website.