As Vietnam prepares for the university admission process in 2026, experts are forecasting a significant variation in admission scores based on subject groups. According to predictions, scores for groups A01, C00, and D01 may decrease by 0.5 to 2 points, while the B00 group, which includes subjects like Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology, is expected to experience a notable increase.

On July 1, the Ministry of Education and Training released the high school graduation exam scores for over 1.2 million candidates, providing crucial data for determining the admission scores for universities in 2026. Analysis by Đinh Đức Hiền, the Executive Director of FPT Bac Giang School, indicates that the average score for group A00 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) has remained relatively stable, while groups A01 (Mathematics, Physics, English) and C00 (Literature, History, Geography) are projected to drop by approximately 0.5 and 2.5 points, respectively.

Conversely, the D01 group (Mathematics, Literature, English) and B00 group are expected to see increases ranging from 0.4 to 1.4 points. Cù Xuân Tiến, Head of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Economics and Law, attributes these changes to the varying difficulty levels of the exam subjects. He noted that this year's Mathematics exam was more accessible, leading to higher scores in related groups, while Geography and Economic Education subjects became more challenging, resulting in lower scores for group C00.

Experts anticipate a strong differentiation in admission scores across various fields. For health science programs like Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technology, scores may increase by 1 to 2 points at mid-tier universities. In contrast, competitive fields such as Journalism, Law, and International Relations might see a decrease of 1 to 2.5 points due to the drop in average scores.

Overall, while the trend suggests a decrease in admission scores, the extent of this decline is not expected to be widespread. The admission scores will also depend on the selection methods and grading criteria employed by universities this year. As such, candidates are advised to remain flexible in their application choices, particularly in light of the shifting dynamics in admission criteria.

From July 2 to July 14, candidates will begin registering and adjusting their university admission preferences through the Ministry's system, with the official admission scores to be announced after 5 PM on August 9.