UNT results annulled for over 280 more applicants

Tengrinews.kz — During the first seven weeks of the main 2026 Unified National Testing (UNT), 715 rule violations were identified. Hundreds of applicants lost the opportunity to take the test or had their results voided due to the use of prohibited items and other infractions, citing the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Over 700 violations in seven weeks

Since the start of the main 2026 UNT on May 10, approximately 340,000 people have completed the testing.

According to the ministry, 715 violations were detected over the seven-week period. Specifically, 422 applicants were barred from testing for attempting to bring smartphones, smart glasses, micro-earpieces, cheat sheets, and other prohibited items into the examination rooms.

Another 286 individuals were removed from the rooms during the test itself. Their results have been annulled.

Results continue to be voided following video reviews

Specialists identified additional violations after reviewing video footage. As a result, the scores of seven more applicants were disqualified after they had finished the exam.

Notably, no cases of impersonation were detected during the 2026 UNT.

The ministry reminded that the analysis of video recordings will continue until October 31. If specialists discover the use of prohibited items or other rule violations, UNT results will be cancelled regardless of when the exam was taken.

Overview of 2026 UNT results

Following the seventh week of testing, 70 percent of participants reached the passing threshold.

The average score across five subjects was 66 points. The maximum possible score of 140 points was achieved by Altair Asset from the Pavlodar region.

The majority of applicants—73 percent—took the UNT in Kazakh, while 27 percent chose Russian. The test was also taken in English 522 times.

Special accommodations were provided for 765 applicants with special educational needs who participated in the testing.