Exams and assessments
Baccalaureate exam (Bacalaureat)
The baccalaureate exam marks the end of secondary school studies. The Romanian baccalaureate (Bacalaureat) consists of oral and competence exams and written exams, which are organised in the same way nationwide. The 2027 dates are as set by Order 5211/2026 of the Minister of Education.
Written exams — 2027 (June–July session)
- 14 JunRomanian language and literature (E.a)
- 15 JunCompulsory subject of the programme (E.c)
- 17 JunElective subject of the programme (E.d)
- 18 JunHungarian language and literature (E.b)
Requirements for passing the baccalaureate
- -Passing the A–D oral and competence exams
- -At least a 5 in every written exam
- -An average of at least 6 across the written exams
Important information
Arrival
Candidates must arrive between 7:30 and 8:30 with their identity card. Nobody is admitted after 8:30; the exam starts at 9:00, and once the papers have been handed out the room may only be left by handing in the paper.
Forbidden items
Bringing in mobile phones or aids is strictly forbidden. Possession of a forbidden device leads to immediate disqualification.
National exams and assessments — 2026/2027
Exams and assessments organised nationwide by the Romanian Ministry of Education
National assessments
Grades II, IV and VI
Centrally organised tests that measure students' competences. The Ministry has not yet published the 2027 dates.
Subjects: Hungarian language, Romanian language, mathematics
Grade VIII National Assessment
Grade VIII
The final exam of lower secondary school and the basis for admission to high school. In 2027: 22 June (Romanian language), 24 June (mathematics), 25 June (Hungarian language); first results on 30 June, final results on 7 July (Order 5815/2026 of the Minister of Education and Research).
Subjects: Mother tongue, Romanian language, mathematics
Baccalaureate (Bacalaureat)
Grade XII
Competence exams: 12–23 Apr 2027. Written exams: 14–18 Jun. Final results: 1 Jul.
Subjects: 4 written exams + oral and competence exams (A–D)