Overview
- The two-day exam ended on January 18 after science, mathematics and Information I were administered.
- Start times were delayed by 20 to 120 minutes at six venues in Miyagi, Shiga, Osaka and Wakayama due to rail disruptions, affecting about 1,750 applicants, and three venues postponed for single late examinees because of handling errors.
- English listening tests on January 17 saw audio and distribution problems, prompting retests for 115 examinees at five venues and designated restart tests for 73 at 63 venues.
- Seven examinees were disqualified for misconduct across Miyagi, Chiba, Tokyo, Gifu and Fukuoka, including three for smartphone use, and police are voluntarily interviewing one Fukuoka examinee who said they photographed questions; no external transmission has been confirmed.
- Interim average scores are due January 21, decisions on any score adjustments are set for January 23, and applications for national and public universities' second-stage exams open January 26.