Overview
- Roughly 50,000 candidates are sitting the second and last session today, with 39,093 registered for Biology, 42,658 for Chemistry and 46,868 for Physics.
- Unofficial data from the 20 November round indicated about 22–23% passed at least two subjects and roughly 10–15% cleared all three, with Physics proving the toughest.
- The state system offers 19,757 seats this year, about 24,000 including private universities, and observers warn of a potential seat surplus if pass rates do not improve, a scenario the minister rejects.
- Results from this session are due before Christmas, with the national ranking expected in January, and Minister Anna Maria Bernini urges waiting for the full process before judging the reform.
- Student groups planned sit-ins and delivered a protest letter to the minister, as debates continue over the 10-week preparation, possible reliance on paid tutoring, and the risk some students could lose the year if they miss the ranking; officials have signaled readiness to consider remedial measures if necessary.