Why is the national certificate becoming popular? Statistics for 2026

What does the 2026 statistics show? This year, 193,186 applicants registered with a national or international certificate in general education subjects.

Last year, this figure was 85,140. ## Key Details and Important Information The number of applicants with a certification in foreign languages reached 125,354. In 2025, this number was 58,216. ### Record Growth Rate In just one year, the number of young people interested in obtaining a certificate increased several times. ## Key Details and Important Information This indicates a growing culture of independent learning, reading, and self-improvement. ## Applicants Exempt from Testing In 2026, 12,997 applicants with the relevant national or international certificate in all subjects were exempted from testing and gained the right to participate in the second stage of the direct selection process. ### Comparison with Last Year In 2025, only 678 applicants took advantage of this opportunity.

This figure indicates a significant increase in the importance of certificates within the educational system. ## Advantages of the National Certificate ### What opportunities does it provide for applicants? - Possibility of exemption from testing; - Additional advantages for admission to higher education institutions; - Official recognition of knowledge level; - Time and resource savings; - Increased competitiveness. ## Conclusion Statistics for 2026 show that national and international certificates are no longer just documents but have become significant advantages for admission to higher education.

The sharp increase in the number of youths striving to obtain certificates is a clear indication of the growing interest in knowledge and skills in the country. ### Tags ## Share