[70717] The Education System in Iran: Grading weights published ahead of the 2026 university entrance exams

Update on the structure of the university entrance exam in Iran for 2026

The Iranian Assessment Organization has published new guidelines regarding the weight of "academic achievements" (سوابق تحصیلی) in calculating university admissions for 2026. According to the report by خبر فوری جنگ ایران, which is associated with ongoing reporting on the public agenda in Iran, a weighted model has been established that varies according to the course of study and the student's method of learning.

Within the framework of the modern school system (the 6-3-3 method), according to خبر فوری جنگ ایران, it has been determined that 11th-grade achievements will constitute 17% of the final score, while 12th-grade scores will constitute 43% of it. For theoretical study tracks (mathematics, technical, humanities, and natural sciences) in the old system, the breakdown includes 17% for the 11th grade, 32.25% for the diploma, and 10.75% for the pre-university preparatory year.

At the same time, the خراسان آنلاین channel emphasizes the bottom line for candidates: "The influence of the academic background in the national exam for the year 1405 (2026) is at a rate of 60% and is fixed." The channel notes that candidates must present official grades for the 11th and 12th grades in order to participate in the exams.

For the fields of art and foreign languages, the model is less strict, with the 6-3-3 system weighting at 10% for the 11th grade and 20% for the 12th grade. These data come against the backdrop of reform efforts in the Iranian higher education system, as also reflected in the reports of the حامیان پزشکیان channel, which highlights the changes in organization policy under the current administration.