Detailed schedule of 10th grade entrance exam in 63 provinces and cities
Detailed schedule of 10th grade entrance exams in 63 provinces and cities. Most localities will hold 10th grade exams in the first week of June with three subjects: Literature, Math, English, only Vinh Long is scheduled to hold them in early July.
As of May 20, all 63 provinces and cities across the country have announced the admission schedule for public grade 10 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Of these, only four localities, including Ca Mau, Gia Lai, Vinh Long and Lam Dong, apply the admission method based on academic records for general students. The remaining localities all organize entrance exams.

The exam usually lasts two days with three main subjects: Math, Literature and a third subject as determined by each province, commonly English or other foreign languages.
Only Ha Giang and some boarding schools in Binh Thuan choose History - Geography as the third subject. Some localities such as Quang Tri, Hau Giang and Hue City organize the exam in one day. Candidates registering for specialized classes will have to take an additional exam on a separate day.
Bac Lieu is the province that will hold the exam the earliest, starting on May 23. In May, many other localities such as Binh Duong, Binh Thuan, Dien Bien, Dong Nai, Lai Chau and Quang Tri will also hold exams.
Most of the remaining provinces and cities will hold the exam in the first week of June. Vinh Long is the latest province to hold the exam, scheduled to take place in early July.
The 10th grade public exam schedule for the 2025-2026 school year of 63 provinces and cities is as follows:
TT | Local | Exam schedule | Exam subjects |
1 | An Giang | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
2 | Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 6-7/6 | Math, Literature, English |
3 | Bac Giang | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
4 | Bac Kan | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
5 | Bac Lieu | 22-23/5 | Math, Literature, English |
6 | Bac Ninh | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
7 | Ben Tre | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
8 | Pacify | 4-5/6 | Math, Literature, English |
9 | Binh Duong | 28-29/5 | Math, Literature, English |
10 | Binh Phuoc | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
11 | Binh Thuan | May 30-31 (boarding school) 2-3/6 (remaining) | - Math, Literature, History and Geography (Ethnic Boarding School) - Math, Literature, English (remaining) |
12 | Ca Mau | June 12-14 (specialized school) | - Admission - Phan Ngoc Hien High School for the Gifted has 4 subjects: Math, Literature, English and specialized subject. |
13 | Cao Bang | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
14 | Can Tho | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, French) |
15 | Da Nang | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, Japanese, French) |
16 | Dak Lak | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, French) |
17 | Dak Nong | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
18 | Dien Bien | 28/5 | Math, Literature, English |
19 | Dong Nai | 29-30/5 | Math, Literature, English |
20 | Dong Thap | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
21 | Gia Lai | 6-8/6 (specialized school) | - Admission - Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted has 4 subjects: Math, Literature, English and specialized subject. |
22 | Ha Giang | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, History and Geography |
23 | Hanoi | 7-8/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Languages (English, French, German, Japanese, Korean) |
24 | Ha Nam | 6-7/6 | Math, Literature, English |
25 | Ha Tinh | 3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
26 | Hai Duong | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
27 | Hai Phong | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Languages (English, French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) |
28 | Hau Giang | 6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
29 | Peace | 6-7/6 | Math, Literature, English |
30 | Hue | 2/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, Japanese, German) |
31 | Hung Yen | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
32 | Khanh Hoa | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
33 | Kien Giang | May 31 - June 1 (specialized schools) | Math, Literature, English |
34 | Kon Tum | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
35 | Lai Chau | 26-27/5 | Math, Literature, English |
36 | Lang Son | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
37 | Lam Dong | June 2-4 (specialized school) | - Admission - Bao Loc Specialized School tests Math, Literature, English, specialized subjects |
38 | Lao Cai | 4-5/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, Chinese) |
39 | Long An | 6-7/6 | Math, Literature, English |
40 | Nam Dinh | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Languages (English, French, Russian) |
41 | Nghe An | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, French) |
42 | Ninh Binh | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
43 | Ninh Thuan | 7-8/6 | Math, Literature, English |
44 | Phu Tho | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
45 | Phu Yen | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
46 | Quang Binh | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
47 | Quang Nam | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
48 | Quang Ngai | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
49 | Quang Ninh | 1-2/6 | Math, Literature, Foreign Language (English, French, Chinese) |
50 | Quang Tri | 30/5 | Math, Literature, English |
51 | Soc Trang | 31/5-1/6 | Math, Literature, English |
52 | Son La | 1-2/6 | Math, Literature, English |
53 | Tay Ninh | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
54 | Peace | 1-2/6 | Math, Literature, English |
55 | Thai Nguyen | 4-5/6 | Math, Literature, English |
56 | Thanh Hoa | 3-4/6 | Math, Literature, English |
57 | Tien Giang | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
58 | Ho Chi Minh City | 6-7/6 | Math, Literature, English |
59 | Tra Vinh | 5-6/6 | Math, Literature, English |
60 | Tuyen Quang | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
61 | Vinh Long | 1-2/7 (specialized school) | - Admission - Nguyen Binh Khiem High School for the Gifted takes exams in 4 subjects: Math, Literature, English and the specialized subject. |
62 | Vinh Phuc | 1-2/6 | Math, Literature, English |
63 | Yen Bai | 2-3/6 | Math, Literature, English |
Grade 10 admission from 2025: Localities can choose the form, without multiplying the exam score coefficient
According to new regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, from 2025, provinces and cities can choose the form of admission to public 10th grade schools - including entrance exams, admission selection or a combination of both.
If an entrance exam is held, the compulsory exam consists of two subjects: Mathematics and Literature, plus a third subject or a combined exam. The third subject is selected from the subjects that are graded, but cannot be repeated more than three consecutive years to ensure flexibility and avoid cramming.
Admission scores are calculated based on the total score of three subjects, each subject is calculated on a 10-point scale, without applying coefficients. This helps provinces have a more fair and equal assessment in admissions.