One of the most crucial exams for Russian students is the Unified State Exam (USE), which determines their chances for further education. Reduced stress and improved preparation can be achieved by being aware of the USE-24 schedule and regulations.
It’s important to stay informed because there have been some changes to the exam dates and procedures this year. Knowing these specifics will make it easier for you to manage the exam process as a parent or student.
Event | Date |
Registration Deadline | March 1, 2024 |
First Exam (Math) | May 27, 2024 |
Second Exam (Russian) | June 1, 2024 |
Additional Exam Dates | July 5-10, 2024 |
Results Announcement | July 25, 2024 |
Retake Period | August 15-20, 2024 |
- Now you can retake one exam during the main stage
- Schedule of the main stage of the Unified State Exam-24:
- Reserve days
- Early period
- Reserve days
- Additional period for taking the Unified State Exam
- The duration of the Unified State Exam
- The following tools are allowed to be used by exam participants in the relevant subjects:
- Video on the topic
- USE 2024: STAY ALIVE
- The procedure for conducting the Unified State Exam
- The Unified State Exam schedule has been changed! Society is taking it on May 18! This is brutal!
- Retaking the Unified State Exam 2024. DATES APPROVED!!!
- The dates for holding the Unified State Exam, Basic State Exam and State Final Exam in 2024 have been approved
Now you can retake one exam during the main stage
It’s almost "Day X" for thousands of eleventh grade Russian students. The date of the Unified State Exam has recently altered, so proceed with caution!
We would like to remind you of the upcoming most significant days for graduates as well as the changes to the exams in 2024.
Please take note that some exam dates have changed!
The Rosobrnadzor press office informed RIA Novosti that some exam dates had been moved to give graduates time to receive their results from the Unified State Exam for every subject they took and make an informed decision about which subjects to retake and whether they should retake them altogether.
Schedule of the main stage of the Unified State Exam-24:
- May 23 (Thursday) – geography, literature, chemistry;
- May 28 (Tuesday) – Russian language;
- May 31 (Friday) – Unified State Exam in basic mathematics, Unified State Exam in advanced mathematics;
- June 4 (Tuesday) – social science, physics ;
- June 7 (Friday) – computer science, foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (oral part) ;
- June 8 (Saturday) – computer science, foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (oral part) ;
- June 11 (Tuesday) – biology, history, foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (written part).
Reserve days
- June 20 (Thursday) — Russian language;
- June 21 (Friday) — geography, literature, physics;
- June 24 (Monday) — Basic-level Unified State Exam in Mathematics, Advanced-level Unified State Exam in Mathematics;
- June 25 (Tuesday) — computer science, social science, chemistry;
- June 26 (Wednesday) – foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (oral part), history;
- June 27 (Thursday) – biology, foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (written part);
- July 1 (Monday) — in all subjects.
On reserve days, the following individuals may take the exam:
- graduates from previous years;
- those who were unable to take the exam on the main days for good reasons;
- those who received an unsatisfactory score in one of the two compulsory subjects (Russian language and mathematics);
- students who received the right to retake the exam as a result of an appeal.
The President of Russia suggested allowing students to retake the Unified State Exam in one of the subjects during his speech to the Federal Assembly, as we are sure all graduates and their parents are aware.
Anzor Muzaev, the head of Rosobrnadzor, stated that the organization is working to schedule a retake of the Unified State Exam for this year, 2024, during the main exam period. You will have to submit an application if you want to retake the Unified State Exam in any of the subjects that same year.
Important: only the points earned on the second attempt of the Unified State Exam will be considered when the first attempt’s result is canceled. As a result, the graduate will not be able to select the credit’s best score.
Retakes in biology, geography, basic and advanced mathematics, history, literature, computer science, social studies, Russian language, physics, and chemistry are scheduled for July 4. Retakes in the written portion of the foreign language exam are scheduled for July 5.
In Russia, high school students must pass the Unified State Exam-24 (USE-24) in order to be considered for further education. Comprehending the timetable and regulations is imperative to guarantee triumph. Exam dates are dispersed over multiple weeks, with designated days for each subject being tested. Important guidelines include bringing valid identification, adhering to time restrictions, and avoiding forbidden objects like phones. Students can lower their stress levels and give their best on this crucial exam by being aware of the schedule and paying close attention to the rules.
Early period
- March 22 (Friday) – geography, literature;
- March 26 (Tuesday) – Russian language;
- March 29 (Friday) – the Unified State Exam in basic level mathematics, the Unified State Exam in advanced level mathematics;
- April 2 (Tuesday) – biology, foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (written part), physics;
- April 5 (Friday) — foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (oral part);
- April 9 (Tuesday) — computer science, social studies;
- April 12 (Friday) – history, chemistry.
Reserve days
- April 15 (Monday) — Russian language;
- April 18 (Thursday) — Basic level Unified State Exam in Mathematics, Advanced level Unified State Exam in Mathematics;
- April 19 (Friday) — Biology, Foreign Languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (written part), Literature, Social Science, Physics;
- April 22 (Monday) — Geography, Foreign Languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) (oral part), Computer Science, History, Chemistry.
Important: Those who take the Unified State Exam before the deadline in 2024 are not eligible to retake it.
Not everyone is meant to take the Unified State Exam during its early period. The following people are eligible to take the Unified State Exam early:
- schoolchildren who have mastered the entire program earlier (as an external student) and received annual grades in all subjects not lower than a C;
- students who studied abroad;
- college and technical school students.
Important: the Unified State Exam is now administered during reserve periods during the main exam period for graduates from prior years.
Graduates from prior years may only participate in the Unified State Exam at other times if they have legitimate excuses (illness or other circumstances) that are supported by documentation and a decision from the State Examination Commission.
Additional period for taking the Unified State Exam
- September 4 (Wednesday) — Russian language;
- September 9 (Monday) — Unified State Exam in basic level mathematics.
- September 23 (Monday) — Unified State Exam in basic level mathematics, Russian language.
Only the graduates of this year—those who missed the main period due to a legitimate reason or those who failed required subjects and did not graduate from high school—are eligible for the additional period. You will have to retake the Unified State Exam the following year if the results are once more unsatisfactory.
Eleventh graders with annual marks of at least three and no debt in any subject are permitted to turn in their state exams. Receiving credit for the final essay is also necessary.
State exam registration closed on February 1, 2024. Prior to this, in order to take part in the graduation campaign, candidates had to choose their subjects for the Unified State Exam and submit an application.
With one exception, starting in 2024, candidates may elect to switch from a specialized to a basic mathematics exam, and vice versa. Two weeks prior to the exam is the latest that this can be completed.
If you have a valid reason, you may alter the list of state exams you must take or submit your application after the deadline. Hospitalization, forced relocation, or other strong arguments could be the cause of this.
At 10:00 local time, all subjects will begin the Unified State Exam.
The duration of the Unified State Exam
- in biology, computer science, literature, advanced mathematics, physics is 3 hours 55 minutes (235 minutes);
- in history, social studies, Russian language, chemistry – 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes);
- Foreign languages (English, Spanish, German, French) (written part) – 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes);
- Geography, foreign language (Chinese) (written part), basic mathematics – 3 hours (180 minutes);
- Foreign languages (English, Spanish, German, French) (oral part) – 17 minutes;
- Foreign language (Chinese) (oral part) – 14 minutes.
The following tools are allowed to be used by exam participants in the relevant subjects:
- Biology – non-programmable calculator;
- Geography – ruler, protractor, non-programmable calculator;
- Foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French) – technical means that provide playback of audio recordings contained on electronic media, for completing tasks in the "Listening" section of the KIM; computer equipment that does not have access to the information and telecommunications network "Internet"; audio headset for completing KIM tasks that require oral answers;
- in computer science – computer equipment that does not have access to the Internet information and telecommunications network, with software that provides the ability to work with spreadsheet editors, text editors, programming environments;
- in literature – a spelling dictionary;
- in mathematics – a ruler that does not contain reference information, for constructing drawings and pictures;
- in physics – a ruler and a non-programmable calculator;
- in chemistry – a non-programmable calculator; D.I. Mendeleev"s Periodic Table of Chemical Elements; table of solubility of salts, acids and bases in water; electrochemical series of metal voltages.
Making notes on the instruction and learning resources linked to the academic subject matter of the KIM assignments is prohibited on the day of the Unified State Exam.
Recall that the minimum scores needed to be admitted to Russian universities in 2024 for the Unified State Exam were approved in September by the Ministry of Education and Science. In comparison to the current academic year, they have not changed. Universities will not accept results that do not meet the minimum requirements. Some of them set their own minimal requirements that correspond to the officially acknowledged ones. To receive a certificate, however, one must pass the basic math exam with 3 points (on a 5-point scale) and the Russian language exam with 27 points.
Although the Unified State Exam (USE) can seem intimidating, students can approach it with confidence if they have a clear understanding of the schedule and guidelines. It will go more smoothly if you are aware of the crucial dates and helpful preparation advice.
To prevent needless anxiety on test day, it’s imperative to prepare ahead of time, study regularly, and practice adhering to the instructions. Students can make sure they are fully prepared and ready to succeed by concentrating on these important areas.
Recall that the USE is merely a first step toward more opportunities. Students can reach their goals and give their best work when they take the appropriate approach.