# Romania Bacalaureat 2026 exams & reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-2026-education-examinations-and-recruitment > Updated: 2026-08-18T05:51:02.000Z. Sources: 170. Developments: 33. The June 2026 Bacalaureat session recorded a 76.9% promotion rate after 55,454 contestations, with 97,020 students passing and 70 achieving a perfect average. A heatwave-induced disruption prompted calls to shift the school calendar forward and to modernise school facilities. Authorities placed five alleged members of a cheating network under 60-day judicial control; a candidate’s refusal of a warrantless police search and an AUR councilor’s investigation highlighted ongoing security concerns. A free ten-month online tutoring programme for adult candidates was launched, and the Ministry reiterated the right to appeal scores until 7 July. The autumn (second) session commenced on 10 August 2026, with more than 33,000 candidates participating across 124 centres nationwide. This cohort includes approximately 22,000 current graduates and 11,000 from previous years. The session began with competence assessments from 3 to 7 August, covering areas such as digital competence and oral language tests. Written examinations started on 10 August with the Romanian language and literature test, which includes text comprehension, literary analysis, and structured essays. On 11 August, the mandatory profile subjects were administered, including Mathematics for real/technological profiles or History for human/vocational profiles. Regarding the History exam, the Ministry of Education released subjects and grading schemes consisting of three parts worth 30 points each, plus 10 automatic points. Students reported varying difficulty levels, specifically noting challenges with historical rulers and mathematical polynomials. The schedule continues with elective subjects on 12 August and native language exams for national minorities on 13 August. In Cluj County, 876 candidates are participating across four centres. Preliminary results are due by noon on 18 August. The appeals window is scheduled for 18–20 August, with final results to be published on 24 August. ## Claims - Over 5,500 candidates signed up for the Romanian oral communication test (Probe A). (corroborated by 18 sources) - Over 5,800 candidates signed up for the international‑language competency test (Probe C). (corroborated by 17 sources) - Over 5,500 candidates signed up for the digital competency test (Probe D). (corroborated by 17 sources) - More than 33,000 candidates have registered for the second session of the 2026 Bacalaureat. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Over 200 candidates signed up for the mother‑tongue oral communication test (Probe B). (corroborated by 16 sources) - The competency‑assessment phase runs from 3 August to 7 August 2026. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Written examinations are scheduled for 10 August to 13 August 2026. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Preliminary results will be posted on 18 August 2026 and final results on 24 August 2026. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The autumn session of the 2026 Bacalaureat starts on Monday 3 August 2026. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Candidates must obtain at least a score of 5 on each written test and an overall average of 6 to pass. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Romania Baccalaureate 2026 autumn session results to be released August 18 The 2026 Baccalaureate autumn session results for over 33,000 candidates will be released on August 18 in Romania, with an appeals process following shortly after. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-baccalaureate-2026-autumn-session-results-to-be-released-august-18 ### 2026-08-11: Romania Baccalaureate 2026 autumn exam session underway The 2026 autumn Baccalaureate exam session is progressing in Romania, with results expected on August 18 and final outcomes on August 24 following the appeals process. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-baccalaureate-2026-autumn-session-exams-underway ### 2026-08-09: Baccalaureate 2026 autumn session begins for 33,000 candidates Over 33,000 candidates have begun the 2026 Baccalaureate autumn session in Romania, starting with Romanian Language exams on August 10, followed by Mathematics, History, and elective subjects. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-begins-august-2026-baccalaureate-examination-session ### 2026-08-07: Romania's Bacalaureat 2026 Autumn Session Starts with 33,000 Candidates Over 33,000 Romanian students started the Bacalaureat 2026 autumn exams on 10 August, with results due 18 August and final scores on 24 August; Sibiu hosts 630 candidates across three centres. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-bacalaureat-2026-autumn-session-starts-with-33000-candidates ### 2026-08-05: Romania announces schedule for 2026 Bacalaureat second session Romania's 2026 Bacalaureat second session runs Aug 6‑13 with digital, language and written exams; results on Aug 18, final on Aug 24; passing requires ≥5 per paper and 6 average. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-announces-schedule-for-2026-bacalaureat-second-session ### 2026-08-02: Romania's Bacalaureat 2026 second session begins with 33,000 candidates Romania's Bacalaureat 2026 second session starts 3 Aug with 33 000 candidates; competence tests run 3‑7 Aug, written exams 10‑13 Aug, results 18 Aug (prelim) and 24 Aug (final). 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-2026-bacalaureat-autumn-session-begins-with-oral-language-test ### 2026-07-13: Romanian students earn perfect Bacalaureat scores after appeals Two Romanian students—Antonia Stănescu from Arad and Lorena Irimia from Galați—earned a perfect 10 average on the Bacalaureat after appealing their grades, part of a nationwide wave where 70 students achieved a 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-students-earn-perfect-bacalaureat-scores-after-appeals ### 2026-07-13: Romanian AUR councilor Nicolae Milcă fails Bac exam again, faces fraud probe AUR councilor Nicolae Milcă failed the Bacalaureat again and is under police investigation for a suspected cheating device, despite holding multiple local government posts. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-aur-councilor-nicolae-milca-investigated-for-alleged-bac-exam-cheating ### 2026-07-12: Romania's 2026 Bacalaureat promotion rates climb after contestations Romania's 2026 Bacalaureat final results show a national promotion rate of 76.9% after contestations, with county rates ranging from 73% to over 82% and 70 perfect scores nationwide. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-2026-baccalaureate-results-posted-769-promotion-rate ### 2026-07-09: Romanian Bac exam candidate stays in hall after refusing police search without warrant A Bac exam candidate in Alba, Romania, suspected of cheating with an earpiece was not removed after telling police he could only be searched with a warrant; officials say it reflects a broader cheating issue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-bac-exam-candidate-stays-in-hall-after-refusing-police-search-without-warrant ### 2026-07-08: Romanian universities expand dossier‑based admissions for 2026 Romanian universities will rely on Bacalaureat grades for many 2026 admissions, while ASE opens an online round with 8,031 slots, mixing dossier scores, essays and language tests. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-universities-expand-dossierbased-admissions-for-2026 ### 2026-07-08: Romanian counties Caraș-Severin and Buzău publish final Evaluarea Națională results after contestations After contestations, Caraș‑Severin’s promotion rate rose to 66.89% and Buzău’s fell to 74.8%, both remaining below the national 79% average. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-counties-cara-severin-and-buzu-publish-final-evaluarea-naional-results-after-contestations ### 2026-07-08: Romanian Bacalaureat 2026 results published, promotion rate rises to 76.9% Romania’s Bacalaureat 2026 results were released early July; promotion rose to 76.9 % (97 020 candidates), 55 454 contests mostly altered grades, and Cluj led with 91.4 % success. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-education-minister-confirms-completion-of-contested-baccalaureate-exam-review ### 2026-07-08: Romania releases final 2026 National Evaluation results Romania’s 2026 National Evaluation results show 96.6% participation, 79% scoring ≥5, only seven perfect 10s, and extensive contestations that raised 8,696 marks. Regional data, dropout concerns, and the July 9 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-publishes-final-2026-national-evaluation-results-after-appeals ### 2026-07-07: Romanian Bacalaureate candidates face final contestation deadline Romanian Bacalaureate candidates must file contestations by 7 July 2026, with final scores due 13 July; Gorj County’s deadline is today. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-bacalaureate-candidates-face-final-contestation-deadline ### 2026-07-07: Romania launches free 10‑month tutoring program to help adults pass the Bacalaureat Romania’s “Învață pentru Tine” offers free 10‑month online tutoring for adults to pass the Bacalaureat, while authorities emphasize multiple retake options for failed candidates. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-launches-free-10month-tutoring-program-to-help-adults-pass-the-bacalaureat ### 2026-07-06: Romania's Bacalaureat Exam Fraud Network Placed Under Judicial Control Five suspects in a Romania Bacalaureat cheating ring were put under 60‑day judicial control after raids in five counties uncovered a network that filmed exams and used hidden earpieces to aid candidates. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-prosecutors-place-five-teachers-under-judicial-control-in-baccalaureate-cheating-case ### 2026-07-06: Romania's 2026 Baccalaureate Exam Results Published Romania's 2026 Baccalaureate results show a 74.8 % overall pass rate, 45 perfect averages, and regional disparities; appeals run 7‑9 July, final results on 13 July. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-bacalaureat-2026-results-to-be-posted-july-7-with-contestation-window ### 2026-07-05: Romania's education sector proposes earlier school year and Bacalaureat dates after heatwave After a heatwave disrupted Romania’s Bacalaureat, teachers and student leaders demand an earlier school start and mid‑June exams, citing climate‑related challenges and the need for better school infrastructure. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-education-ministry-postpones-bacalaureat-exam-amid-heatwave ### 2026-07-03: Romanian language education updates for minority students in Romania and Austria Romania adjusts Bacalaureat exam timing for minority‑language students, while Austria expands optional Romanian language classes for native speakers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-mothertongue-exams-in-romania-and-language-classes-added-in-austrian-schools ### 2026-07-02: Romanian prosecutors raid five counties over Bacalaureat exam fraud Romanian prosecutors conducted 47 searches in five counties, detaining five suspects accused of using high‑tech devices to cheat on the 2026 Bacalaureat exam for money. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braov-police-detain-man-for-knife-threats-on-griviei-boulevard ### 2026-07-02: Romania high‑school graduation exams resume Thursday for elective subjects Romanian high‑school graduates resume the érettségi elective exam on Thursday after a heat‑alert postponement; about 131,000 students are taking the summer exams with strict item bans and results due July 7 and 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-highschool-graduation-exams-resume-thursday-for-elective-subjects ### 2026-07-01: Romanian Bacalaureat 2026 exam proceeds with corrected logic test scoring error A logic‑scoring error in Romania's 2026 Bacalaureat was corrected, and on 2 July the profile‑choice exam was held for ~131 000 students, with results due 7 July and final on 13 July. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-bacalaureat-2026-exams-held-on-july-1-amid-stormrelated-delays ### 2026-06-29: Romania conducts rescheduled Bacalaureat 2026 math and history exams amid heatwave Romania held the postponed Bacalaureat 2026 math and history exams on 1 July, with ~131 000 students, reserve sessions for storm‑delayed candidates, and grading rubrics released later. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-postpones-bacalaureate-written-exam-by-a-day-amid-extreme-heat-alert ### 2026-06-29: Romania releases 2026 National Evaluation results, showing drop in top scores Romania’s Ministry of Education released the 2026 National Evaluation results early: 79% of 143,251 students scored ≥5, only seven earned a perfect 10 average, and top schools tied with a 9.48 mean. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-postpones-mandatory-bacalaureate-paper-due-to-extreme-heat ### 2026-06-28: Romanian Ministry postpones Bacalaureat profile exam to July 1 amid heatwave Romania’s education ministry shifted the Bacalaureat profile exam to July 1 due to a red‑heat alert, introduced special health measures for exam centres, and released Evaluare Națională results with appeal‑fil‑ 58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sets-dates-and-procedures-for-2026-bar-and-highschool-exams ### 2026-06-24: Romanian Olt County appoints Bacalaureat 2026 commission members as national exam schedule is released Romania’s Olt County named Bacalaureat 2026 commission members and the national exam calendar was published, setting dates 29 June‑3 July and outlining strict exam rules. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-olt-county-appoints-bacalaureat-2026-commission-members-as-national-exam-schedule-is-releas ### 2026-06-22: Romanian Parliament Considers Mandatory School Uniforms Romania is drafting a law to mandate school uniforms, citing safety and anti‑bullying goals, with public funding and fines for non‑compliance; student groups oppose it. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-rolls-out-2026-education-upgrades-new-kindergarten-furniture-and-roma-admission-quotas ### 2026-06-19: Romania sets 2026‑2027 school calendar and vacation dates Romania's Ministry of Education approved the 2026‑2027 school year, starting 7 Sep 2026, ending 18 Jun 2027, with detailed teaching weeks and vacation periods. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sets-20262027-school-calendar-and-vacation-dates ### 2026-06-18: Romanian school year 2026‑2027 schedule released Romania’s 2026‑27 school year runs 7 Sept 2026 – 18 June 2027 (36 weeks), with five teaching modules and breaks on 24 Oct‑1 Nov, 23 Dec‑10 Jan, a February‑March mobile week, and 24 Apr‑4 May. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-announces-202627-school-calendar-and-dual-education-reforms ### 2026-06-10: Romania sets dates for Bacalaureat 2026 oral language exams Romania's Ministry of Education announced the Bacalaureat 2026 oral exam dates: Romanian (8‑10 June), mother‑tongue (10‑11 June), foreign language (11‑12 June), and digital (15‑17 June), with strict anti‑cheat 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-sets-dates-for-bacalaureat-2026-oral-language-exams ### 2026-06-09: Romania launches recruitment contests for teachers in Suceava and judicial inspectors Romania announced teacher recruitment in Suceava with exams in June‑July and a judicial inspector exam to fill two posts, with tests in June and results pending. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-launches-recruitment-contests-for-teachers-in-suceava-and-judicial-inspectors ### 2026-06-02: Romania announces 2026 Bacalaureat registration and exam schedule Romania's Ministry of Education announced 2026 Bacalaureat registration (June 2‑4) and written exams starting June 29, with results July 7‑13, plus the Evaluare Națională timetable: registration June 10‑12, and 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-announces-2026-bacalaureat-registration-and-exam-schedule --- Cite as: Romania Bacalaureat 2026 exams & reforms. 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