{"id":9075,"date":"2025-03-23T00:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T17:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwinnhacai.com\/hsu-iie\/?p=9075"},"modified":"2025-03-23T00:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T17:20:16","slug":"over-35-increase-in-candidates-registering-for-the-2025-competency-assessment-exam-in-ho-chi-minh-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bwinnhacai.com\/hsu-iie\/en\/over-35-increase-in-candidates-registering-for-the-2025-competency-assessment-exam-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 35% Increase in Candidates Registering for the 2025 Competency Assessment Exam in Ho Chi Minh City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the Center for Testing and Quality Assessment (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City), the 2025 Competency Assessment Exam organized by VNU-HCM has attracted significant interest from students nationwide. With over 130,000 candidates registering for the first round, this exam continues to affirm its crucial role in university admissions and student evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. What is the Competency Assessment Exam?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Competency Assessment Exam (CAE) organized by Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, is designed to measure candidates’ thinking, analytical, and application skills rather than just testing rote memorization like traditional exams. The test structure is developed to assess reasoning and problem-solving abilities, similar to standardized tests such as the SAT (USA) or GAT (Thailand), providing a comprehensive reflection of candidates’ competencies.
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2. Increasing Participation Trend in the CAE<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 2025, the number of candidates registering for the \u0110GNL exam continues to set a record, with over 130,000 participants in the first round, marking a 35% increase compared to 2024. This trend highlights the growing popularity of the \u0110GNL exam in the university admissions system. In addition to the expanded admission quotas of many universities, this exam is highly regarded for its comprehensive structure, which assesses reasoning, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities rather than mere memorization of knowledge. Notably, the fact that the exam is completed in a single session helps reduce pressure and creates more favorable conditions for candidates during the admission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.1 The Importance of the Competency Assessment Exam<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since its implementation, the Competency Assessment Exam has become a crucial admission method for many universities across Vietnam. By 2025, more than 100 universities and colleges will accept the CAE scores from VNU-HCM for admission, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n