The latest formula for calculating high school graduation scores in 2026.

On July 1st, 2026, the Ministry of Education and Training officially announced the results of the 2026 high school graduation exam. Many students and parents are interested in how the high school graduation score is calculated and whether they meet the requirements for graduation.

According to Article 44 of the Regulations issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDĐT, the high school graduation score in 2026 consists of three components: Scores in the subjects the candidate took in the exams, Average score over the years of high school, and Priority points and bonus points (if any).

Below is a detailed guide on how to calculate the high school graduation exam score for 2026.

Many candidates quickly checked their exam scores as soon as the Ministry of Education and Training officially announced them.

Formula for calculating high school graduation scores in 2026

According to the regulations for the high school graduation exam issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, the graduation score is determined based on the total score of the graduation exam subjects, the academic results of grades 10, 11, and 12, along with preferential and incentive points as prescribed. Of this, the graduation exam score accounts for 50%, while the remaining 50% is based on the academic transcript score, calculated from the average score of the three years of high school with weighting as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

The formula for calculating graduation scores in 2026 is as follows:

Formula for calculating high school graduation exam scores in 2026.

The average grade for each school year is calculated as the average of all subjects graded with a score, rounded to two decimal places.

In addition, candidates eligible for priority consideration receive 0.25 to 0.5 points, such as children of war invalids, sick soldiers, ethnic minorities, children of Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, Heroes of Labor, and resistance fighters exposed to chemical toxins... If a candidate meets multiple priority criteria, they will only receive the highest priority level.

For bonus points , candidates will receive 1 to 2 points if they win prizes in provincial-level or higher-level student competitions, or in science and technology competitions, practical experiments, cultural, artistic, or sports competitions as prescribed. If a candidate has multiple awards, they will only receive the bonus points for the highest-ranking award.

Conditions for recognizing high school graduation in 2026

Article 45 of the Regulations on High School Graduation Examinations issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDĐT also stipulates the conditions for recognizing high school graduation as follows:

1. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements, have not been subject to disciplinary action resulting in the cancellation of their exam results, achieve a score above 1.0 point in all subjects on a 10-point scale, and have a GPA of 5.0 or higher are recognized as having graduated from high school.

2. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and are exempt from all exams in the high school graduation assessment as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 39 of these Regulations shall be recognized as having graduated from high school.

Therefore, candidates will be recognized as having graduated from high school in 2026 when:

- Eligible to take the exam;
- Not subject to disciplinary action resulting in the cancellation of exam results;
- All exam subjects scored above 1.0 point on a 10-point scale;
- Must have a graduation examination score of 5.0 or higher.

Important notes after receiving the National High School Graduation Exam results.

1. After receiving their scores, candidates can submit appeals from July 1st to July 5th and register or adjust their university admission preferences from July 2nd to July 14th.

2. Candidates can only register, edit, or add their preferences during the specified period from July 2nd to July 14th, 2026. After this period, there will be no further registration opportunities.

3. Please note that you must pay all fees in full. Only applications with successfully paid fees will be recorded by the system and included in the list of applications on the portal.

While waiting for the admission scores from universities (expected to be announced on August 13th), 2008-born candidates should seize the opportunity to enter university through the academic transcript-based admission method at Dai Nam University.

In 2026, Dai Nam University is recruiting students for 56 training programs across 6 fields of study, offering many choices for each candidate to express their individuality and pursue their career path according to their abilities, interests, and career aspirations.

- Health Department
- Engineering and Technology Department
- Economics - Business
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Fine Arts and Design Department
- Language Department

Students can choose from four flexible admission methods:

1. Reviewing high school transcripts

2. Considering high school graduation exam scores

3. Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

4. Admission based on HSA aptitude test results.

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