As the summer heat settles over Egypt, a wave of anticipation grips thousands of students and their families. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education has officially announced the release of the General Secondary Education Certificate results for 2025, igniting a surge in online searches and discussions nationwide. These results, covering all streams—Scientific Sciences, Scientific Mathematics, and Literary—are now accessible through the official examination portal, sparing students the traditional trek to their schools.
Students can easily check their scores by entering their seat numbers or full names on the Ministry’s website or through services provided by newspapers such as Al-Dostor. The detailed results reveal grades for each subject, overall percentage, total marks out of 410, and the student's status—whether they have passed, failed, or need to attend the second round of exams.
The Ministry has opened the door for appeals starting Sunday, July 27, 2025, allowing students to challenge their grades within a 15-day window. This process requires a nominal fee per subject and permits students and their guardians to review answer sheets at control committees, albeit without the ability to photograph or retain any documents. For those who didn’t clear some subjects, the second round of exams kicks off on Saturday, August 17, 2025, with the detailed timetable expected to be announced soon.
Official data highlights a remarkable improvement in success rates this year. The overall pass rate for new system students stands at 79.2%, with Scientific Mathematics achieving an impressive 85.8%, Scientific Sciences at 79.6%, and the Literary stream at 73.6%. Students following the old system posted a 72.7% success rate. These encouraging figures have sparked predictions of a slight rise in university admission cutoffs, particularly in sought-after scientific disciplines like Medicine, Engineering, and Pharmacy.
In tandem with the release of results, the spotlight turns to university admissions. For Al-Azhar University, the coordination for college admissions in 2025 is stirring significant interest, especially among secondary students eager to know their prospects. Registration for the first phase of applications is set to open in the coming days, following the completion of aptitude tests. Both literary and scientific sections will be accommodated, with students advised to prepare their preferences accordingly.
Based on recent indicators, the minimum acceptance scores for Al-Azhar’s various faculties reflect the competitive nature of admissions. For example, the Faculty of Medicine in Cairo requires at least 95.08% for both boys and girls, while Damietta and Assiut campuses demand 94.31% and 93.69%, respectively. Engineering faculties show slightly lower thresholds, with Cairo’s engineering faculty set at 89.54%, Qena’s girls’ engineering at 89.32%, and Qena’s boys’ engineering at 88.62%. Pharmacy faculties in Cairo and Assiut require 92.15% and 91.38%, respectively, while Dentistry faculties hover around 93.38% to 93.8%. Other faculties like Languages and Translation, Media, and Sharia and Law have varied minimum scores, generally ranging from the mid-50s to the high 70s and 80s percentages.
Meanwhile, the nursing colleges are drawing attention as well, with many students and parents scouring for the latest coordination scores to plan their applications. The first phase of nursing college admissions for 2025 is slated to commence on Tuesday, July 29. Drawing from last year’s data, the expected minimum scores for nursing faculties in the scientific sciences stream range from approximately 84% to 88%. For instance, Mansoura’s nursing college had a cutoff of 88.17%, Damietta 87.56%, and Port Said 87.44%. Other notable nursing faculties include Tanta at 87.20%, Sohag and Zagazig both at 86.59%, and Cairo at 85.61%. The full list spans numerous governorates, reflecting the wide availability of nursing education across Egypt.
Students eager to register can do so through the official coordination website, ensuring their choices align with their scores and preferences.
For students in the literary section, the pressure is equally palpable. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the start of the first phase of admissions for 2025, with minimum thresholds set for various streams. For the new system students, the literary section requires a minimum of 233 degrees or 72.81%, with over 54,000 students eligible to apply. The old system demands 270 degrees or 65.85%, covering 2,218 students. Altogether, nearly 95,000 students from both systems are expected to participate in this phase.
Among the most sought-after literary faculties are Media, Al-Alsun (languages), and Political Science and Economics. Based on 2024’s coordination results, preliminary estimates suggest cutoffs like 89.39% for Al-Alsun Kafr El Sheikh, 88.90% for Economics and Political Science Cairo, and 87.44% for both Economic and Political Studies Alexandria and Al-Alsun Ain Shams. Media faculties in Cairo and Ain Shams hover around the mid-80s percentages, reflecting their popularity. Other faculties such as Political Science and Economics in Suez and Beni Suef also command competitive cutoffs, generally in the mid-80s range.
The detailed coordination lists for literary faculties are extensive, including Archaeology, Law, Education, Commerce, Arts, and various higher institutes. These serve as valuable guides for students as they prioritize their preferences on the official coordination platform.
As the admissions process unfolds, students and families face a crucial period of decision-making. The improved exam results this year have raised hopes but also intensified competition for coveted spots in top faculties. Whether aiming for the prestige of Al-Azhar’s medical programs, the practical promise of nursing colleges, or the vibrant intellectual communities in literary faculties, students must navigate a complex landscape of scores and choices.
In the end, this season’s academic milestones mark not just the culmination of years of study but the gateway to futures shaped by ambition, opportunity, and determination. With official portals now live and registration windows opening, the countdown is on for Egypt’s youth to secure their place in the nation’s higher education institutions.
