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Preliminary results for registration for the Unified State Exam (USE) have been announced in the capital. Compared to last year, the popularity of specialized mathematics among eleventh-graders has increased by five percent, physics by six percent, and computer science by three percent.
Registration for the Unified State Exam will last until February 1, 2026. mos.ru portalBefore registration closes, participants can add, change, or reduce the number of subjects they plan to take. After registration closes, changes can only be made by contacting the State Examination Committee.
"More than 72,000 graduates of the current academic year have already applied for the Unified State Exam. Over 43,000 eleventh-graders—almost 60 percent of the total number of graduates—plan to take the specialized mathematics exam. Interest in natural sciences is growing. For the second year in a row, physics and computer science have been among the most popular electives," the Moscow university's press service reported.
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The city is creating all the conditions for effective preparation of young Muscovites for the Unified State Exam. In the first semester, eleventh-graders master the curriculum, and in the second semester, at least 40 percent of their time is devoted to practical training to prepare for the exams. Classes are held in groups based on students' level, and are taught by teachers who themselves achieved high scores on the Unified State Exam.
Starting in 2022, the Moscow Department of Education and Science will organize training sessions for students in the Unified State Exam format. Meanwhile, at the library Moscow Electronic School (MES)Online courses are available, developed by the city's best teachers, including national team coaches for the All-Russian and international Olympiads.
In the "MESh" electronic diary, students can also watch video analysis of Unified State Exam assignments, take self-checking tests, and access interactive applications through the "Exams" service. The service also includes tips on filling out forms, videos with time management tips, and advice from psychologists on stress management and memory development.
Which subject should I choose for the Unified State Exam?
The Unified State Exam in Advanced Mathematics is taken by graduates planning to pursue technical or engineering majors, or programs in economics, management, psychology, and sociology. Students have three hours and 55 minutes to complete the assignments. The assignment is graded on a 100-point scale and consists of two parts: the first requires a short answer, and the second a detailed solution.
"The students who score 95-100 in specialized mathematics, in most cases, began studying it in depth in middle school. These are the children enrolled in our citywide projects, 'Mathematical Vertical' and 'IT Classes.' Their final revision builds on a strong foundation they had in middle school. Statistics show that many students who scored high also participated in Olympiads. This develops agile thinking; even if you don't earn a high-level diploma, you still acquire the skills necessary to solve Unified State Exam problems," explained Ivan Yashchenko, scientific director of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.
Physics is a popular subject among students applying to technical universities. Students are allotted three hours and 55 minutes to complete the exam. The exam is divided into two parts. The first consists of short-answer questions, while the second includes tasks with explanations. Students may use a non-programmable calculator and a ruler without reference information during the test.
Future programmers, engineers, and analysts take the Unified State Exam in computer science. It also lasts three hours and 55 minutes. The exam is graded by a computer—each student's device is equipped with software that automatically evaluates the accuracy of their assignments.
Stages of the Unified State Exam
In 2026, the Unified State Exam, as before, will be held in three stages: early, main, and supplementary. The main exam period will begin on June 1.
To receive a secondary general education certificate, eleventh-graders must successfully pass two mandatory exams: one in Russian language and one in mathematics at either the basic or advanced level. They can choose to take the remaining subjects required for admission.
Last year, more than 90,000 people took the Unified State Exam in the capital, over 71,000 of whom were graduates of the class of 2025. For the second year in a row, Moscow became the only region where a student received a perfect score of 400 in four subjects. A graduate of Moscow's School No. 1514 achieved the highest scores in Russian, advanced mathematics, computer science, and physics.
You can find out more about the state final certification in the capital on the website Regional Information Processing Center of the City of Moscow, and also by phone: 7 499 653-94-50.
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