During the main session of the NMT-2026, only two participants scored 200 points in all four subjects. In total, 3,671 applicants achieved the highest result in at least one subject. This was reported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, writes UNN.
This year, the largest number of participants in the last 5 years registered for the NMT
In 2026, almost 360 thousand participants registered for the NMT (for the main and additional sessions) — a record number in the last 5 years. Compared to last year, the increase in those who registered to participate in the NMT in 2026 is approximately 15%.
The main reason for this growth was the increase in the number of graduates from previous years who decided to enter higher education institutions in Ukraine this year.
How the number of participants in the main and additional sessions of the NMT changed over 5 years:
- In 2022 - 237,980 participants (in Ukraine - 209,234, abroad - 28 746);
- In 2023 - 288,935 participants (in Ukraine - 262,210, abroad - 26 725);
- In 2024 - 312,508 participants (in Ukraine - 290,764, abroad - 21 744);
- In 2025 - 317,091 participants (in Ukraine - 296,594, abroad - 20 497);
- In 2026 - 359,975 participants (in Ukraine - 341,284, abroad - 18,691).
354,463 individuals registered for the main session. 324,284 participants actually appeared at the temporary examination centers, which is 91.5% of the total number of registered.
NMT-2026: results of the main sessions are now available to applicants online03.07.26, 12:38
In 2026, geography as an additional subject was chosen by 31.22% of participants from the total number registered for the main session. In popularity, this subject almost caught up with English, which was chosen by 31.49% of participants.
The most popular subjects of the additional block: English — 31.49%; geography — 31.22%; biology — 21.17%; Ukrainian literature — 10.88%.
On the territory of Ukraine, geography even overtook English in terms of the number of those wishing to take this subject. It was most often chosen by graduates of previous years.
The largest number of maximum results — 200 points — were achieved in English and mathematics
Among this year's participants, 3,671 applicants received 200 points in at least one subject, 259 in two, and 28 in three. Two participants received the highest scores in all four subjects.
The number of highest results for each subject: English — 2,164; mathematics — 1,145; history of Ukraine — 354; Ukrainian language — 266; Ukrainian literature — 175; physics — 51; biology — 41; German — 36; chemistry — 27; geography — 6; Spanish — 5; French — 1.
Data for 2026 is based only on the results of the main session and may be clarified after the additional NMT session. A full report on the NMT-2026 will be compiled and published on the website of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment in the fall.
Over 85% of participants in the main NMT session will have the opportunity to enter higher education institutions.
Almost 15% of participants in the main NMT session did not pass the threshold in at least one academic subject (received less than 100 points on the 100–200 scale). For comparison, in previous years this figure was 13.51% (2025) and 14.38% (2024).
This year, these participants will not be able to take part in the competitive selection for higher education institutions, but will be able to choose education in vocational or professional pre-higher education institutions.
Traditionally, the majority of NMT participants are 17-year-old applicants.
People of various ages — from 15 to over 40 years old — take part in the testing.
Among those registered for the main session, over 251 thousand are this year's school graduates, students of professional pre-higher and higher education institutions, and almost 103 thousand are graduates of previous years.