Overview
- About 3.51 million of the 4.8 million registrants took the first day, with 27% abstention, according to Education Minister Camilo Santana.
- The essay theme was “Perspectives on aging in Brazilian society,” aligning with a record of more than 17,000 candidates aged 60 or older.
- The Linguagens exam included a full‑page, 2,863‑character text by Ana Elisa Ribeiro, the longest supporting passage since the 2009 redesign.
- Inep used metal detectors in all rooms, and Federal Police arrested a candidate in Juazeiro do Norte for entering with a phone and suspected use of digitized notes, as 3,240 participants were eliminated for rule violations.
- The official answer key for day one will be published on Nov. 13; day two is set for Nov. 16, with reapplication requests from Nov. 17–21, alternate dates in three Pará cities due to COP30, and final results expected in January 2026.