Uzbekistan may change the scoring system for applicants with national certificates. Video

Uzbekistan is considering adjusting the scoring system for applicants with national certificates. According to Sardor Radzhabov, First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, this issue is being worked on jointly with the Agency for the Assessment of Knowledge and Qualifications.

Radzhabov explained that the exams for obtaining a national certificate differ from standard entrance examinations. They include open-ended questions, and the results are evaluated using the Rasch model. In contrast, standard entrance tests consist of closed questions, allowing for the possibility of randomly guessing the correct answer.

The number of applicants with national certificates is growing annually. Radzhabov predicts that within a few years, their number could exceed the number of applicants taking traditional entrance examinations.

Currently, holders of A+ and A level certificates receive the highest score in their respective subject. For B+, B, C+, and C level certificates, points are awarded proportionally to the score. For the compulsory subject, the maximum score is awarded to holders of certificates at all listed levels.

A final decision regarding changes to the current procedure has not yet been made. Experts will conduct an analysis of the feasibility of the current system and its impact on the admissions campaign results. Any potential changes will be announced later.

It has also been announced that children of medical and pharmaceutical workers with at least 15 years of experience in public institutions will receive a 30% reimbursement of the annual tuition fees at public higher education institutions, with the reimbursement amount not exceeding 15 basic calculation units (BCU).