What is the minimum number of points required to successfully pass the NMT-26?
In 2026, participants in the admission campaign will need to overcome the minimum threshold of the NMT, which will indicate a basic level of knowledge. This information was announced by Tetyana Vakulenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment, during an interview.
For a positive assessment, applicants must receive at least 100 points in the assessment system from 100 to 200.
The process of forming points in 2026
According to Vakulenko, the threshold score fixes the minimum level that confirms the presence of basic knowledge. Tests are converted into a final scale of 100–200 points only after successfully passing this criterion.
The tables of the ratio of points are approved annually by the Ministry of Education and Science. Although the final version for the 2026 admission campaign is not yet ready, applicants can focus on previous projects.
The value of the threshold score
Experts emphasize that the minimum threshold is not an indicator of a high result. It only confirms the applicant’s basic knowledge. To get into popular faculties or get budget places, significantly higher grades are required than the latest new installation.
For example, 15% is the lower limit that does not reflect the candidate’s competitiveness.
Main results
The minimum threshold: for most subjects it is at least 15% of the total number of test scores.
Special conditions: for the Ukrainian language and history of Ukraine, the requirements will be higher – 15% plus one additional point.
Document status: the draft Admission Procedure for 2026 has now been published, final approval is planned later.
Threshold value: this confirms the applicant’s basic level of preparation, sufficient to begin studying at higher educational institutions.
Earlier, it was reported about possible restrictions for schoolchildren on rest during spring breaks.
In addition, scandals related to statements by deputies regarding seriously ill children were recorded.
In 2026, participants in the admission campaign will need to overcome the minimum threshold of the NMT, which will indicate a basic level of knowledge. This information was announced by Tetyana Vakulenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment, during an interview.
For a positive assessment, applicants must receive at least 100 points in the assessment system from 100 to 200.
The process of forming points in 2026
According to Vakulenko, the threshold score fixes the minimum level that confirms the presence of basic knowledge. Tests are converted into a final scale of 100–200 points only after successfully passing this criterion.
The tables of the ratio of points are approved annually by the Ministry of Education and Science. Although the final version for the 2026 admission campaign is not yet ready, applicants can focus on previous projects.
Threshold score value
Experts emphasize that the minimum threshold is not an indicator of a high result. It only confirms the applicant’s basic knowledge. To get into popular faculties or get budget places, significantly higher scores are required than the latest new setting.
For example, 15% is a lower limit that does not reflect the candidate’s competitiveness.
Main results
Minimum threshold: for most subjects it is at least 15% of the total number of test scores.
Special conditions: for the Ukrainian language and history of Ukraine, the requirements will be higher – 15% plus one additional point.
Document status: the draft Admission Procedure for 2026 has now been published, final approval is planned later.
Threshold value: this confirms the basic level of preparation of the applicant, sufficient to begin studying in higher educational institutions.
Earlier, it was reported about possible restrictions for schoolchildren on rest during spring holidays.
In addition, scandals related to statements made by deputies regarding seriously ill children were recorded.
