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Registration for the Unified State Exam (USE) has closed in Moscow. This year, more than 93,000 people in the capital plan to take the GIA-11, including over 72,000 11th-grade graduates this year, over 13,000 graduates from previous years, and over 6,000 college students. More than 1,000 people will take the state final exam, the press service reported. Moscow Department of Education and Science.
Moscow is creating all the conditions necessary for graduates to thoroughly prepare for the Unified State Exam. The school year for eleventh-graders is structured in a unique way: in the first semester, they master the core curriculum, and in the second, they focus on preparing for the Unified State Exam. At least 40 percent of the time in the second semester is devoted to practical exercises, where they can thoroughly examine complex topics and the exam format. This preparation format also helps them objectively assess their abilities and make an informed choice. This academic year, computer science, biology, and physics are among the most popular elective subjects for the Unified State Exam among Moscow graduates. Overall, interest in the sciences continues to grow. Over 43,000 eleventh-graders took the Advanced Level Unified State Exam in Mathematics—a six percent increase over last year. Interest in physics has also grown: over 14,000 graduates will take this subject—a five percent increase over the 2025 figure. Over 19,000 people chose computer science—a three percent increase. This dynamic is a direct response to economic demand and a conscious choice in favor of in-demand engineering and IT specialties," the department's press service noted.
English and social studies are also popular among graduates. These subjects are required for admission to many humanities and socioeconomics programs at universities.
To receive a secondary general education certificate, 11th-grade students must successfully pass two mandatory exams: one in Russian, which will take place on June 4, and one in mathematics (basic or advanced level), which will take place on June 8. These subjects are included among the first on the schedule, allowing graduates to receive their certificates without delay. Students can choose the remaining exams independently, depending on their plans for admission to higher education.
In 2026, the Unified State Exam will be held in three stages. The early stage will run from March 20 to April 20. The main stage will begin later than usual, on June 1, with exams in literature, history, and chemistry. This decision was made to ensure that students can fully master all subjects and complete their studies without curtailing the curriculum.
Physics and social studies exams will be held on June 11, and biology, geography, and foreign languages (written portions) will be held on June 15. Traditionally, two days—June 18 and 19—have been allocated for the Unified State Exam in computer science and the oral portion of the foreign language exam. Reserve days for the Unified State Exam in all subjects are scheduled from June 22 to July 9. An additional period for taking the Unified State Exam will run from September 4 to 25.
You can view the full exam schedule for eleventh-graders atwebsite Regional Information Processing Center of the City of Moscow. For questions about the state final certification in the capital, please call: 7 499 653-94-50.
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