Hanoi University of Science and Technology informs about the 2026 thinking assessment exam

On the morning of September 15, Hanoi University of Science and Technology announced the 2026 thinking assessment exam. The exam results have been used by more than 50 universities to serve university admissions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Detailed Structure of the TSA Exam

With the desire to bring the Thinking Assessment exam of developed countries in the world to Vietnamese students, in recent years, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has conducted research, designed and implemented the organization of the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA).

The goal of the TSA test is to assess three fundamental thinking skills of students, including: Mathematical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, and Scientific Thinking/Problem Solving, important factors that help students learn best in a higher education environment.

The TSA exam is organized in a streamlined and effective manner, applying advanced testing technologies, approaching modern thinking assessment exams in the world, such as SAT, ACT...

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 is in the form of multiple choice on the computer, the test results will be valid for 2 years to serve the university admission work.

Many modern testing technologies have been applied to the Exam such as technology to build standardized thinking test questions, bridge theory in the exam, technology to score exams 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 exam fraud and cheating in exams...

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 24-25/1/2026; registration date 5-15/12/2025.

Phase 2: Exam date 14-15/3/2026; registration date 5-15/2/2026.

Phase 3: Exam date 16-17/5/2026; registration date 5-15/4/2026.

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

With the aim of helping candidates better understand the structure and content of the TSA test, get familiar with the types of questions, 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 part of the exam, the Handbook also presents a summary of related background knowledge, introduces sample exam questions with analysis and solution instructions, review instructions by topic and some additional practice questions with answers. Finally, there is a guide to 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 suitable study plan and exam participation roadmap. The eBook version of the handbook is released for free at: https://nxbbachkhoa.vn/ebook/12334. For printed copies, candidates can order online on the system or directly at the Admissions and Career Guidance Department, Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

In 2025, Hanoi University of Science and Technology organized 3 exam sessions on weekends with 30 exam locations in Hanoi and 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 university admissions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/giao-duc/dai-hoc-bach-khoa-ha-noi-thong-tin-ve-ky-thi-danh-gia-tu-duy-nam-2026-20250915091211477.htm