# Iran Master's degree entrance exam selection process

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-masters-degree-entrance-exam-selection-process
> Updated: 2026-09-03T04:52:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Sanjesh Organization initiated the field selection process for the 1405 non-continuous Master’s degree entrance exam. Out of 651,250 applicants, more than 497,000 were deemed eligible to select up to 100 preferred academic fields and locations across various institutions, including state, non-profit, and Islamic Azad universities. Final selection is determined by a score composed of 80% entrance exam results and 20% undergraduate GPA.

As the deadline of September 3, 2026, approached, officials confirmed that the selection period would not be extended. By the final stages, over 210,000 applicants had completed their selections. The Sanjesh Organization issued warnings regarding the accuracy of reported GPAs, noting that discrepancies between declared grades and official records could lead to the cancellation of admission.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Sanjesh Organization sets final deadline for Master's degree selection

The deadline for Iran's 1405 Master's degree field selection ends Thursday. The Sanjesh Organization warns that failure to verify GPA accuracy may result in the cancellation of final admissions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanjesh-organization-sets-final-deadline-for-masters-degree-selection

### 2026-08-25: Sanjesh Organization opens field selection for Master's exam candidates

Field selection for Iran's 1405 Master's degree exam candidates has opened, with over 497,000 eligible applicants able to choose up to 100 academic options via the Sanjesh Organization website.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanjesh-organization-opens-field-selection-for-masters-exam

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