# Vietnam Tuyen Quang exam retake and admission status

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> Updated: 2026-08-14T16:34:00.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 20.

The re-examination process at Tuyên Quang Specialized High School has concluded following a large-scale cheating scandal during the 2026 high-school graduation exam. Investigations by the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Public Security, and provincial authorities uncovered an operation involving 328 examinees, including 147 students who achieved perfect scores of 10 in mathematics—a pattern deemed abnormal across 13 of the 15 exam rooms.

As a result, 29 suspects, including teachers, administrators, and officials, were charged with abusing their positions, with seven placed in pre-trial detention. To restore objectivity, the Ministry of Education and Training cancelled the original results. In response, the provincial People's Committee established a steering committee, chaired by Deputy Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn, to oversee the retake process.

The retake was held on August 14 and 15 for 326 students. To ensure integrity, the plan explicitly barred relatives of candidates, persons under investigation, or those linked to the earlier misconduct from any exam-related duties. The process featured heightened security, including police, canine units, and 24/7 camera surveillance.

Officials reported a 100% attendance rate and no violations during the sessions. Educators noted that the newly developed exam papers, particularly for Mathematics and English, featured high levels of differentiation and complex reasoning to accurately assess competency. The Ministry described the process as safe and compliant with regulations. Official results and score distributions are expected to be released by August 19, 2026, with any appeal processes to be completed by August 28.

## Claims

- 326 students are participating in a re-examination at Tuyen Quang Specialized High School. (disputed by 14 sources)
- The Ministry of Education and Training decided to organize a retake for all 328 students at Tuyen Quang Specialized High School. (disputed by 12 sources)
- The re-examination is scheduled to take place on August 14 and 15. (disputed by 10 sources)
- The retake dates are 13–15 August 2026, with registration on 13 August, Vietnamese language (morning) and Mathematics (afternoon) on 14 August, and two elective subjects on 15 August. (disputed by 9 sources)
- Examinees will use their original identification numbers and room data for the re-examination. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Two students chose not to take the re-examination as they are already university students. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The decision was announced on 5 August 2026 at a press conference in Hanoi. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Tuyen Quang provincial People's Committee formed a provincial steering committee to organise the retake, chaired by Deputy Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Results will be announced on 19 August, with any appeal process completed by 28 August. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The investigation was a joint effort of the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Public Security, provincial People’s Committees and other agencies. (corroborated by 8 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Tuyen Quang Specialized High School completes graduation re-exams

The re-examination for 326 students at Tuyen Quang Specialized High School has concluded with 100% attendance and no reported violations, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuyen-quang-students-undergo-high-school-graduation-re-exams

### 2026-08-12: Tuyen Quang Specialized High School hosts graduation re-examination

A special re-examination for 326 students is underway at Tuyen Quang Specialized High School following the cancellation of previous results due to misconduct. High security and national supervision are in place

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuyen-quang-specialized-high-school-to-hold-retake-exams

### 2026-08-09: Tuyên Quang implements strict measures to prevent exam fraud

Tuyên Quang authorities are cracking down on exam fraud and academic achievement obsession following cheating incidents, implementing strict reforms and re-examinations for affected students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuyn-quang-implements-strict-measures-to-prevent-exam-fraud

### 2026-08-09: Universities prepared to admit Tuyen Quang students after retakes

Following exam violation investigations, 328 students from Tuyen Quang Specialized High School will retake their graduation exams in August. Universities are open to supplementary admissions for cleared pupils.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universities-prepared-to-admit-tuyen-quang-students-after-retakes

### 2026-08-06: Tuyen Quang province sets retake exam for 328 high school graduates

Vietnam's Ministry cancelled Tuyen Quang high‑school exam results over irregularities; the province will retake the exam for 328 students on 13‑15 Aug 2026, led by Deputy Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn, with results due

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-orders-reexamination-for-328-tuyn-quang-highschool-graduates

### 2026-08-04: Vietnam orders retake for 328 students after Tuyen Quang exam cheating scandal

Vietnam cancels 2026 Tuyen Quang exam results and orders a retake for 328 students after a cheating scandal involving 147 perfect math scores and 29 suspects.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-investigates-exam-cheating-at-tuyen-quang-high-school

### 2026-07-23: Tuyen Quang high school exam scores spark irregularity concerns

In 2026, 56% of Tuyên Quang high‑school students scored 8+ in English, doubling top scores from the previous year and prompting suspicions of exam irregularities.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuyen-quang-high-school-exam-scores-spark-irregularity-concerns

### 2026-07-21: Vietnam Education Ministry orders swift update of 2026 high‑school exam data

Vietnam's Education Ministry ordered provincial authorities to correct over 125,000 high‑school exam records, including disciplinary cases and missing data, by July 24 to ensure accurate university admissions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-education-ministry-orders-swift-update-of-2026-highschool-exam-data

### 2026-07-10: Vietnam probes exam score anomalies in nine provinces

Vietnam's education ministry and police are investigating abnormal high scores in the 2026 high‑school graduation exam across nine provinces, with dozens of suspects charged in Tuyên Quang.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-probes-abnormal-scores-in-2026-high-school-graduation-exam-across-nine-provinces

### 2026-07-02: Vietnam National University Hanoi sets entry score floor for 12 campuses

Vietnam National University Hanoi set a 19‑point entry floor for its 12 schools, impacting 22,000 university slots, while Hanoi’s top 20 high schools posted leading exam scores, with notable shifts in math and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-university-hanoi-sets-entry-score-floor-for-12-campuses

### 2026-07-01: Vietnamese student scores perfect 30/30 on national high‑school graduation exam

Two Vietnamese students earned perfect 30/30 scores on the 2026 B00 high‑school exam and aim to study medicine.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-student-scores-perfect-3030-on-national-highschool-graduation-exam

### 2026-06-29: Vietnam’s 2026 high‑school graduation exam releases perfect scores and provincial rankings

Vietnam’s 2026 high‑school exam saw five perfect 30‑point totals, Ninh Bình leading provincial averages, Hanoi topping physics perfect scores, and no perfect scores in Vietnamese language.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-publishes-202627-10thgrade-public-high-school-cutoff-scores

### 2026-06-28: Ho Chi Minh City releases 2026‑27 grade‑10 admission cut‑off scores

Ho Chi Minh City published 2026‑27 grade‑10 cut‑off scores, forecasting 0.5‑2 point rises and listing top schools with scores up to 24.75 points.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-releases-recordhigh-202627-high-school-admission-cutoff-scores

### 2026-06-25: Student Đặng Huyền Anh tops Hanoi's specialized literature exams, earns places at three elite schools

Đặng Huyền Anh, a 9th‑grader from Cau Giay, topped Hanoi’s specialized literature exam, earning admission to three elite high schools after overcoming shyness with teacher and family support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-ng-huyn-anh-tops-hanois-specialized-literature-exams-earns-places-at-three-elite-schools

### 2026-06-23: Hanoi students Nguyen Duc Khang and Ngô Xuân Tùng top elite high‑school admissions

Two Hanoi students, Nguyen Duc Khang and Ngô Xuân Tùng, topped the specialised high‑school entrance exams in geography and physics respectively, achieving record scores and highlighting disciplined study.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-kiu-hn-returns-with-makeup-video-prompting-online-debate-over-her-new-look

### 2026-06-21: Hanoi releases list of 15 top scorers in 2026‑27 specialist high‑school admissions

Hanoi announced 15 top scorers in 2026‑27 specialist high‑school admissions, led by Nguyen Hai Nam (47.75 points) and dual‑language champion Tran Thuc Anh.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-specialist-school-admissions-2026-sees-top-student-and-rising-cutoff-scores

### 2026-06-20: Nguyen Dang Phuc named top scorer in Ho Chi Minh City Grade‑10 entrance exam 2026

Vietnamese student Nguyen Dang Phuc topped the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City grade‑10 entrance exam with 28.75 points, perfect scores in Math and English, and earned places in elite math classes at two top high schools

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nguyen-dang-phuc-named-top-scorer-in-ho-chi-minh-city-grade10-entrance-exam-2026

### 2026-06-18: Vietnam 2026 High School Exam: Top Scorers and Point Cutoffs

Vietnam’s 2026 high‑school exams saw record scores—Nguyễn Hải Nam (math), Trần Minh Hà (overall) and Nguyễn Đăng Phúc (HCMC)—and wide point‑cutoff spreads from 26 to 8.5, with new literature rubrics and enrol‑​

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-2026-high-school-admission-scores-soar-as-top-math-student-excels

### 2026-06-16: Bac Ninh’s elite Ngô Sĩ Liên high school records unprecedented 9.38 admission score

Ngô Sĩ Liên High School in Bac Ninh set a record low 9.38/30 admission score for 2026‑27 due to excess seats after many top students chose specialised schools, officials say quality remains unchanged.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bac-ninhs-elite-ng-s-lin-high-school-records-unprecedented-938-admission-score

### 2026-06-14: Vietnamese schools announce record admission scores for 2026‑27

Vietnam's Huế city disclosed 2026‑27 high‑school entry scores, with top marks up to 37.6 points, while Hanoi's Cau Giây lower secondary set a 23.75‑point cutoff for grade 6, reflecting intense competition at ​​

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-schools-announce-record-admission-scores-for-202627

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