In preparation for the 2026 Bacalaureat exams, students in their final year of high school have access to official subject models published by the Ministry of Education. These materials provide insight into the structure of the exams and the types of exercises students can expect during the written tests. The written exams for the Bacalaureat 2026 will begin on June 29 with the test in Romanian language and literature, followed by the mandatory profile exam on June 30, which many candidates will take in Mathematics.
The published models indicate that the mathematics exam consists of three subjects, each worth 30 points. Students also receive 10 points for good conduct, bringing the total score to 100. The time allocated for the exam is three hours. Subject I includes short exercises designed to assess basic knowledge from the high school curriculum. For the Math-Info profile, these exercises cover topics such as arithmetic progressions, functions, logarithms, analytical geometry, and trigonometry.
Subject II contains algebra and matrix-related problems, while some profiles may include systems of equations or applications of polynomials and functions. Subject III requires students to solve more complex problems involving mathematical analysis, functions, derivatives, and integrals. Points are awarded not only for correct answers but also for the completeness of the solution process.
The subject models differ based on the student's profile. For instance, students in the Math-Info profile encounter more advanced mathematical analysis and algebra problems, whereas those in the Technological and Pedagogical profiles face exercises tailored to their respective curricula. Practicing with these model questions is one of the most commonly used methods of preparation before the actual exam.
The evaluation criteria vary depending on the educational track. For the technological track, this includes all service qualifications, resource qualifications, and technical qualifications. For the theoretical track, the real profile specializing in Science of Nature is considered, along with vocational tracks focusing on pedagogy and early childhood education.
The schedule for the 2026 Bacalaureat includes written exams starting on June 29 with the Romanian language and literature test, followed by the mandatory profile exam on June 30. On July 2, students will take the optional profile and specialization exam, and on July 3, they will sit for the mother tongue language test. Results will be announced initially on July 7, with the possibility for students to view their work and submit appeals between 14:00 and 18:00 on the same day. Appeals will be processed from July 8 to July 10, and final results will be posted on July 13.
For the National Evaluation 2026, students will take the mathematics exam on Wednesday, June 24. Access to examination rooms is allowed until 8:30 AM, and students must bring a valid identification document and writing instruments using blue ink or pen. The exam begins at 9:00 AM, with the distribution of the subject booklet and stamped paper for drafts. Students have two hours to complete the tasks.
During the Romanian language and literature exam held on Monday, out of 148,268 registered students, 4,551 were absent, and four were disqualified for rule violations. Additionally, nearly 15,000 students who were enrolled at the beginning of the academic year in the eighth grade are not listed as participants in the National Evaluation, raising concerns about school dropout rates and access to education for children in this generation.
Clear rules have been established regarding the correction of errors and behavior in the examination hall. Candidates are allowed to correct mistakes by drawing a single horizontal line over the incorrect text without using erasers or other materials that could obscure initial responses. It is strictly prohibited to bring any type of auxiliary material into the examination room, including textbooks, notes, books, drafts, collections, or other materials that might aid in solving the subjects. Mobile phones, electronic devices for calculation, storage of information, or communication are also strictly forbidden, as well as bags, backpacks, purses, or handbags, which must be left in the designated storage area set up by the commission. Candidates who refuse to store personal items are not admitted to the exam, and both exams are monitored audio-visually according to current procedures.
Students who require additional time due to visual, hearing impairments, or neurodevelopmental disorders can request up to two extra hours, approved by the County or Bucharest City Commission based on the procedure for equalizing opportunities.
Initial results for the National Evaluation 2026 will be displayed on July 1, up to 12:00 PM, and the period for viewing the works and submitting appeals starts between 14:00 and 18:00 on the same day. This process continues on July 2 and 3, followed by the resolution of appeals from July 4 to July 7, with final results published on July 8. All results are displayed anonymously online, based on individual codes received by candidates, and will remain available for two years, according to the ministerial order approving the schedule for the National Evaluation for the 8th grade in 2026.
The stages of computerized assignment to high schools involve calculating the average score from the National Evaluation, which is the sole criterion for admission to the ninth grade of high school. On July 9, the ranking of graduates at the county level is announced based on this average. Between July 13 and 20, students electronically complete their high school application forms with the help of their teachers and parents. The first computerized assignment takes place on July 22. Following this, between July 23 and 28, application files are submitted to assigned high schools, and for candidates who did not secure places in the first round, further steps will be taken.
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