Minas Gerais records record Encceja PPL enrollment

Encceja PPL Minas Gerais prison education Inep adult certification

The 2026 Encceja PPL, a national exam for certifying the skills of incarcerated youth and adults, reached a historic milestone in Minas Gerais with 16,185 applicants. Coordinated by Inep in partnership with state education secretariats, the exam provides diplomas for elementary and high school education.

In 2026, testing was conducted across 149 prison units managed by the Minas Gerais Penitentiary Department (Depen-MG), as well as 18 socio-educational units for adolescents. For the first time, some units implemented preparatory classes covering languages, mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, and essay writing to support participants.

Data shows a significant upward trend in academic success within the program. The approval rate rose from 17.20% in the 2020/21 period to 30.85% in 2025. In 2025, 21.73% of applicants earned high school certification and 16.67% earned elementary school certification.

Entities

Depen-MG · Encceja PPL · INEP · Jober Gabriel de Sousa · Minas Gerais

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[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 Encceja PPL recorded a historic high of 16,185 applicants in Minas Gerais. ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The program included 18 socio-educational units for adolescents. ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Some prison units provided preparatory classes covering four knowledge areas and essay writing. ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The National Institute for Educational Studies and Research (Inep) coordinates the Encceja PPL evaluation. ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The approval rate for Encceja PPL increased from 17.20% in 2020/21 to 30.85% in 2025. ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Exams were administered in 149 prison units managed by the Minas Gerais Penitentiary Department (Depen-MG). ejornais.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · ipatingafc.com.br