Hanoi University of Science and Technology announced sample exam questions for the Thinking Assessment Exam

GD&TĐ - The Thinking Assessment Test (TSA) of Hanoi University of Science and Technology is expected to be held in 3 rounds, at 30 testing locations.

According to information from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, to comply with the new general education program of the Ministry of Education and Training , the content and format of the TSA exam have been implemented according to the design and will remain stable for many years to come.

Accordingly, the test consists of 3 parts: Mathematical Thinking (60 minutes), Reading Comprehension (30 minutes) and Scientific Thinking/Problem Solving (60 minutes). These are 3 independent parts, the test questions will focus on assessing the thinking ability of the candidate in each part, not directly testing the knowledge of any subject.

The test will be in the form of multiple choice tests on computers, and the results will be valid for 2 years for university admission purposes.

Many modern testing technologies have been applied to the exam such as the technology of building standardized thinking test questions, bridge theory in the exam, technology of scoring according to the multi-parameter IRT model, automatic check-in technology according to CCCD cards integrated with the personal data management system on the National Population Database to identify candidates taking the exam to completely prevent proxy exams and cheating in exams...

Detailed structure of the TSA Exam.

In 2026, the TSA exam is expected to be held in 3 rounds on weekends, each round will have 3-4 teams at 30 test sites. Accordingly, the exam can accommodate about 60,000 test takers. Specific information for the test rounds is as follows:

Phase 1: Exam date 24-25/01/2026; Registration date 5-15/12/2025

Phase 2: Exam date 14-15/03/2026; Registration date 5-15/02/2026

Phase 3: Exam date 16-17/05/2026; Registration date 5-15/04/2026

TSA exam registration system at: https://tsa.hust.edu.vn

In addition, to help students better understand the structure and content of the TSA test, get familiar with question types, review instructions, test-taking methods, and analyze illustrative examples, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has compiled and published the "TSA Thinking Assessment Test Handbook".

In each test section, the Handbook also presents a summary of related background knowledge, introduces sample test questions with analysis and solution instructions, review instructions by topic, and some additional practice questions with answers.

Finally, there is the content of the instruction manual for using the exam software, especially the book comes with 2 exam codes so that candidates can experience 2 practice tests directly on the system.

The results of the two mock tests will be an important basis for candidates to self-assess their current thinking ability, thereby having the most appropriate study plan and exam participation roadmap.

The eBook version of the handbook is released for free at: https://nxbbachkhoa.vn/ebook/12334. For the printed version, candidates can order online on the system or directly at the Admissions and Career Guidance Department, Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Cover of the book "TSA Thinking Assessment Test Handbook"

In 2025, Hanoi University of Science and Technology organized 3 exam sessions on weekends with 30 exam locations in Hanoi and the provinces and cities including Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Da Nang; serving nearly 57,000 exams with a total of more than 28,000 candidates. The exam results were used by more than 50 universities to serve the university admission work for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

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