Iran To Postpone Nationwide University Entrance Exams Due To Health Protocols
Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki has announced postponement of nationwide university entrance examinations until all health protocols are observed.
With COVID-19 deaths alarmingly rising in various Iranian provinces, authorities have decided to postpone nationwide university entrance examinations in order to avoid risking the lives of participants.
Fatemeh Zarrin-Amizi, spokesperson of Iran's Educational Evaluation Organization, on Friday said the National Coronavirus Combat Taskforce is to decide about the possible postponement of the nationwide university entrance examinations scheduled rescheduled for next month.
Alireza Zali, a health official, said last week the Taskforce and the Governor of Tehran Province believe that all exams should be canceled.
University entrance examinations (known as Konkoor from French Concours) are standardized tests for admission to higher education held simultaneously at various levels (bachelors, masters, Ph.D.) throughout the country once a year in summer.