# Vietnam 2026 School Admission Updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-10thgrade-exam-admissions > Updated: 2026-07-26T08:47:18.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 8. The 2026 high‑school graduation exam was held on 11‑12 June for roughly 1.2 million candidates, with results posted on 1 July at 08:00 UTC and an appeal period ending on 5 July. Cut‑off scores for 179 public high schools in Ho Chi Minh City were released on 30 June, and more than 151 000 candidates must confirm enrolment online and submit paperwork by the 15‑July deadline. On 4 July the Ministry issued Decision No 1826, earmarking 111 majors in 15 strategic science‑technology groups for government scholarships, while universities across Vietnam published minimum admission scores for the 2026‑2027 academic year. Historical data show that southern medical schools experienced the highest admission thresholds in 2024, followed by a marked decline in 2025. At the University of Medicine, Pham Ngoc Thach, scores rose from a 2023 range of 18.35‑26.31 to a peak of 26.57 in 2024 before falling to 18‑25.55 in 2025. The University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City maintained medicine cut‑offs around 27.34‑27.80 points, adding incentive points for IELTS, TOEFL or SAT results and new subject‑combination options. Similar patterns were observed at the University of Health Sciences. Admissions for 2026 are now seeing a surge in enrolments. The University of Culture in Ho Chi Minh City reported a dramatic rise in cut‑off scores, with some programmes increasing by up to 8.5 points and attracting nearly 13 000 applicants. Colleges nationwide are filling seats ahead of university cut‑off announcements: Ho Chi Minh City College of Economics is close to its 3,200‑student target, Dong An High‑Tech College expects over 1,500 enrolments, Đồng Nai’s College of Mechanical Engineering and Hydraulic met its 2,050‑student quota, and Hanoi’s College of Electromechanics has registered about half of its planned intake. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-26: Vietnam sees record high enrollment for 2026 university and college admissions Vietnam's 2026 university and college admissions surge, with the University of Culture in Ho Chi Minh City raising cut‑off scores and colleges nationwide filling slots early, reflecting high demand for higher‑d 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-sees-record-high-enrollment-for-2026-university-and-college-admissions ### 2026-07-12: Vietnam's Southern medical schools see admission score fluctuations 2023‑2025 South Vietnam's top medical schools raised admission scores in 2024, then saw declines in 2025, with medicine remaining the highest‑scoring program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnams-southern-medical-schools-see-admission-score-fluctuations-20232025 ### 2026-07-04: Vietnam Ministry of Education Announces 2026 Scholarship Majors and Exam Release Schedule Vietnam's education ministry set 111 scholarship majors with up to 8.4 million VND monthly, scheduled 2026 exam results for 1 July, and schools advised students on Grade 10 subject choices and online enrollment 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-announces-2026-scholarship-majors-and-exam-release-schedule ### 2026-06-25: Vietnam provinces release grade‑10 admission cutoff scores Ho Chi Minh City and Phú Thọ provinces in Vietnam announced grade‑10 admission cutoff scores for 2026‑2027, detailing ranges, top schools, and application deadlines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-provinces-release-grade10-admission-cutoff-scores ### 2026-06-23: Vietnam sets 2026 high school admission deadlines and exam results Vietnam's education ministry set June 25‑27 as the confirmation window for 10th‑grade enrollment in Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City reports 3,133 students confirming specialist school spots; exam results will be 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-publishes-2026-high-school-exam-scores-starts-grade10-admissions ### 2026-06-23: Vietnam Ministry of Education announces 2026 high school exam results and cut‑off scores Vietnam’s education ministry will publish 2026 high‑school exam results on 1 July, with appeals open until 5 July and university admissions beginning 2 July. Ho Chi Minh City announced its top 11 grade‑10 scor* 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-delays-release-of-10thgrade-admission-scores ### 2026-06-19: Vietnam 2026 Grade 10 Admissions: Scores Delayed, Thousands Unplaced Vietnam's 2026 grade‑10 exams see over 300,000 candidates; Ho Chi Minh City delays public‑school cutoffs, Cần Thơ has about 12,000 unplaced students, and Hanoi's top scorer earns 29.75 points for Phan Đình Phủ​ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-delays-release-of-10thgrade-public-school-cutoff-scores ### 2026-06-13: Ho Chi Minh City to Publish 10th‑Grade Exam Results by 19 June Ho Chi Minh City will release 2026‑27 10th‑grade exam results for over 151,000 candidates by 19 June after extensive data verification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-to-publish-10thgrade-exam-results-by-19-june --- Cite as: Vietnam 2026 School Admission Updates. 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