To participate in the competition for a state grant in the field of education “Pedagogical Sciences,” one of the highest threshold scores is:

At least 75 points (total score).

For each of the 5 UNT subjects, applicants must achieve the minimum required score:
– At least 5 points in History of Kazakhstan and in the профиль subjects
– At least 3 points in Mathematical Literacy and Reading Literacy

All applicants to pedagogical specialties must additionally pass a special exam at the selected university.

The exam is conducted in the form of a pedagogical case task or an interview aimed at assessing:
– Aptitude for teaching
– Motivation

It is held at the Institute before the start of the grant competition (in July).

Applicants take the UNT in only two compulsory subjects (instead of five):

1. History of Kazakhstan — at least 5 points
2. Reading Literacy — at least 3 points

The maximum total UNT score for creative specialties is 60 points (20 points for History of Kazakhstan and 20 points for Reading Literacy; the remaining points are allocated to creative exams).

Instead of two профиль UNT subjects, applicants take two creative entrance exams directly at the Institute.

Threshold score:
At least 5 points in each of the two creative exams.

Assessment system:
Creative exams are graded on a 50-point scale (25 points per exam).

Minimum total passing score:

• The minimum total score required to participate in the state grant competition for creative specialties is usually at least 50 points (combined UNT and creative exam scores).

Application period for creative exams:
– June 20 to July 7 (for state grant applicants)
– Until August 10 (for fee-paying applicants)

Exam dates:
– July 7 to July 12 (for state grant applicants)
– Until August 15 (for fee-paying applicants)