Technical College Entrance Exam on April 25-26: Beware of Road Races and Mazu Pilgrimages
The 115th academic year's Technical College Entrance Exam (Technological and Vocational College Joint Examination) will be held on April 25th and 26th, with an estimated 71,000 candidates. Candidates are advised to allow ample travel time due to concurrent events like the "National Geographic Road Race" in Taipei and the "Hanxi Mazu Pilgrimage Eighteen Villages" in Taichung, which may cause traffic disruptions. Exam rules regarding mobile devices and air conditioning failure were also announced.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei, 24th) The 115th academic year's Technical College Entrance Exam (Technological and Vocational College Joint Examination) will be held on April 25th and 26th. Approximately 71,000 people are expected to take the exam (including two-year colleges). During this period, there will be the "National Geographic Road Race" in Taipei and the "Hanxi Mazu Pilgrimage Eighteen Villages" in Taichung. Candidates are advised to allow ample travel time and avoid routes around these events.
The Technical College Entrance Exam (統測) is an important examination for students from vocational high schools to advance to technological universities and technical colleges. According to the Technical and Vocational College Entrance Examination Center, on April 26th, the "2026 National Geographic Road Race" will take place in the Taipei examination area. Traffic controls will be implemented from early morning around Taipei City Hall and Dajia Riverside Park. Candidates are advised to avoid this area.
In addition, the "Hanxi Mazu Pilgrimage Eighteen Villages" event will also take place in the Taichung examination area. It is expected to stay at "Neihsinchuang Hehuan Fude Temple" in Dali District on the 25th, and move to Taiping District on the 26th. Candidates in the surrounding areas should also be aware.
The Examination Center recently announced a "Letter to Candidates" on its website, reminding them to observe examination rules. The most common violation is carrying mobile communication devices (mobile phones, earphones, smart bracelets, smartwatches, or smart glasses and other wearable devices) or placing them in drawers, on desks, or next to seats.
Many areas in Taiwan are quite hot by the end of April, and air conditioning will be fully available in all examination venues. However, the Examination Center reminds candidates that if the air conditioning temporarily fails during the exam, windows or fans will be opened, and the exam will continue. Candidates cannot request to change examination rooms, receive extra points, or extend examination time.
Machines may produce operating noises. Candidates have different sensitivities to temperature and sound, and may choose to bring warm clothing or earplugs. However, earplugs must be approved and inspected by the invigilator before use. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150424
(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei, 24th) The 115th academic year's Technical College Entrance Exam (Technological and Vocational College Joint Examination) will be held on April 25th and 26th. Approximately 71,000 people are expected to take the exam (including two-year colleges). During this period, there will be the "National Geographic Road Race" in Taipei and the "Hanxi Mazu Pilgrimage Eighteen Villages" in Taichung. Candidates are advised to allow ample travel time and avoid routes around these events.
The Technical College Entrance Exam (統測) is an important examination for students from vocational high schools to advance to technological universities and technical colleges. According to the Technical and Vocational College Entrance Examination Center, on April 26th, the "2026 National Geographic Road Race" will take place in the Taipei examination area. Traffic controls will be implemented from early morning around Taipei City Hall and Dajia Riverside Park. Candidates are advised to avoid this area.
In addition, the "Hanxi Mazu Pilgrimage Eighteen Villages" event will also take place in the Taichung examination area. It is expected to stay at "Neihsinchuang Hehuan Fude Temple" in Dali District on the 25th, and move to Taiping District on the 26th. Candidates in the surrounding areas should also be aware.
The Examination Center recently announced a "Letter to Candidates" on its website, reminding them to observe examination rules. The most common violation is carrying mobile communication devices (mobile phones, earphones, smart bracelets, smartwatches, or smart glasses and other wearable devices) or placing them in drawers, on desks, or next to seats.
Many areas in Taiwan are quite hot by the end of April, and air conditioning will be fully available in all examination venues. However, the Examination Center reminds candidates that if the air conditioning temporarily fails during the exam, windows or fans will be opened, and the exam will continue. Candidates cannot request to change examination rooms, receive extra points, or extend examination time.
Machines may produce operating noises. Candidates have different sensitivities to temperature and sound, and may choose to bring warm clothing or earplugs. However, earplugs must be approved and inspected by the invigilator before use. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150424