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Spain’s Competency-Based University Entrance Exam Yields Uneven Regional Results

The PAU results published on June 12 open a review window through June 17 that will shape university placement

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Estudiantes del IES Rodeira el día de la PAU en Vigo.
Una imagen de la PAU 2025 en Vigo.
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Overview

  • Castilla y León led with over 97% passing the PAU, followed by Castilla-La Mancha at 96.34% and Galicia at 95.58%, while Andalucía recorded 91.98%.
  • Regions including Euskadi, Murcia, Aragón and Navarra saw slight year-on-year drops in pass rates, with Euskadi falling from 97.98% to 96.73%.
  • The 2025 PAU eliminated optional exam models and introduced a single four-question format to emphasize competencies over memorization.
  • Students can request reviews of their provisional scores until June 17, with most regions publishing final results by June 19 ahead of pre-registration.
  • PAU outcomes will determine access to competitive university programs, where cutoff scores for degrees like medicine can exceed 13 points.