Hanoi University of Science and Technology plans to reduce the consideration of academic records in 2026

(Dan Tri) - Hanoi University of Science and Technology has just announced its expected enrollment plan for 2026, which includes a number of new points, limiting academic transcript scores and replacing them with thinking assessment test scores.

Specifically, some new points in the admission method based on international certificates. For certificates with subject component scores, they are changed by being evaluated according to the letter system and are reduced compared to before.

The conversion table to points is as follows:

In the case of admission based on competency profile combined with interview, the regulations on calculating competency profile scores have also changed.

Specifically, if previously the capacity profile had 40% of the academic score based on the transcript score, now it is replaced by the thinking assessment test score.

Profile scores are as follows (maximum 100 points):

HSNL Points = Thinking Points + Achievement Points + Bonus Points

In which, thinking score (maximum 40 points): The candidate's thinking score is calculated based on the candidate's thinking assessment (TSA) score in 2025 or 2026 and is calculated according to the formula TSA x 40/60.

Achievement score (maximum 50 points): The candidate's achievement score is calculated based on the total score of valid achievements that the candidate has achieved and declared on the system.

Bonus points (maximum 10 points): The candidate's bonus points are calculated for other achievements in study and scientific research that are not included in the achievement score; foreign language certificates; awards in culture, arts, physical education and sports; awards for social activities and volunteering for the community that the candidate has validly declared on the system.

Thus, in this calculation method, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has eliminated the transcript score and replaced it with the thinking assessment test score organized by the University of Science and Technology itself.

Profile score structure (Photo: Hanoi University of Science and Technology).

In 2026, the University of Technology plans to maintain stable enrollment methods and enrollment quotas with nearly 9,900 students.

The three expected admission methods include: Talent selection; selection based on thinking assessment test scores and selection based on high school graduation exam scores.

The methods of talent selection include: Direct selection of excellent students according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training ; selection based on international certificates; selection based on capacity records combined with interviews.

Direct admission for the following subjects: Candidates graduating from high school in 2026, achieving high results in excellent student exams, science and technology competitions organized by the Ministry of Education and Training, specifically as follows:

Candidates summoned to participate in the national team selection exam for international and regional Olympic competitions, or who win first, second, or third prizes in the national excellent student selection exam in cultural subjects will be considered for direct admission to the majors appropriate to the subjects they won the prize for.

Candidates in the national team participating in international science and technology competitions or winning first, second, or third prizes in national science and technology competitions organized by the Ministry of Education and Training will be directly admitted to the field of study appropriate to the field of the topic they registered for the competition.

Regarding the admission method based on high school graduation exam scores, Hanoi University of Science and Technology plans to keep the same 11 admission combinations and main subjects as previous years, including: A00, A01, A02, B00, D01, D04, D07, D26, D28, D29 and K01.

Regulations on equivalent English certificates:

For the 2026 thinking assessment exam, the school plans to organize 3 sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, specifically:

Phase 1 : Exam date 24-25/1/2026; registration date 5-15/12.

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

Venue: 11 provinces/cities including Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Da Nang.

The following majors can use the results of the aptitude test for university admission: Science, technology, economics, foreign trade, finance, banking; medicine, pharmacy; industry, agriculture.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/dh-bach-khoa-ha-noi-du-kien-giam-xet-hoc-ba-nam-2026-20251023230010355.htm