TCT Exam Day 1: Absence Rate 5.62%; 6 Students Moved to Backup Rooms Due to Illness
The first day of the 115th academic year Unified Entrance Examination for vocational colleges proceeded smoothly. The highest absence rate was 5.62%, and 6 students used backup testing facilities following sudden medical issues.
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The first day of the 115th academic year Unified Entrance Examination (TCT) for Four-Year Technical Colleges and Two-Year Junior Colleges took place today. According to the Testing Center for Vocational Colleges, a total of 65,802 students registered for the common subjects across 66 regional testing centers nationwide. The absence rate for the Chinese subject was 5.47% (3,598 absentees), while the English subject saw an absence rate of 5.62% (3,699 absentees). These figures are in line with historical averages. Overall, the examination process was orderly with no major cheating reported. However, 6 students required the immediate activation of 6 backup testing rooms due to sudden illnesses or injuries to ensure their right to take the exam. The most frequent minor violation reported was candidates bringing mobile phones into the examination rooms. The center reminded students that tomorrow will be the second day for TCT and emphasized following all rules. Exam questions and explanations will be available on the official website 30 minutes after each session ends.