The nationwide matriculation examination for 2023-24 academic year was held in the whole country on March 11.

The matriculation exam starts from March 11 to 19.

Candidates must take Myanmar, English and Mathematics exams on 11, 12 and 13 March, respectively. 

Then, they will have to sit for Chemistry/Geography on 14 March and Physics/History subjects for exams on 15 March and Biology/Economics on 16 March. Social Science and Optional Myanmar subjects will be examined on 18 and 19 March, respectively. 

 Totaling 18, 951 students from the high schools and informal students are now sitting for this year’s exam at the 73 examination centers in Yangon regions. But, only one student will be taking the exam in optional Myanmar subject, according to the Ministry of Education.

To support students during this critical period, four hospitals, including the Yangon General Hospital, have been designated for those who wish to take the university entrance exam in the Yangon Region.