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Pronabec Runs Beca 18-2026 Preselection Exam Nationwide Today

Strict security rules aim to protect exam integrity.

Overview

  • More than 97,500 applicants are sitting simultaneously at 180 sites nationwide, with locations assigned in Sibec for candidates to confirm.
  • Entry is allowed from 7:00 to 8:20 a.m., doors close after that cutoff, and the test runs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  • Candidates must present only a physical DNI for admission, with renewal proof accepted if the document is expired, and Pronabec provides pencils and erasers.
  • Electronic devices, metal objects, bags, food and drinks are prohibited, with metal-detector screening, National Police presence and local oversight at each venue.
  • The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions split between reading and mathematics, awards 2 points per correct answer with no penalty for errors, and only the official answer sheet is graded.