“On September 2, tests and creative exams for admission to higher education institutions have begun. Those who are admitted to universities will start the new academic year from October 2.

As we announced earlier in June, second-year and final-year students have started their educational training from today, September 2,” Babashev said at the AIMC briefing.

The ministerial official provided information on the start dates of studies in academic lyceums.

“Academic lyceums, as well as higher education institutions, have officially started distance learning courses today, September 2.

Surveys were conducted among parents to start the academic year either in the form of distance learning or traditional courses. The results were analyzed. On September 7-14 this year, tests for admission to the first-year of academic lyceums will be held, and as soon as the results will be announced additional information will be provided on the continuation of education in the traditional or distance form,” Babashev concluded.