The registration period for the Exame Nacional para Certificação de Competências de Jovens e Adultos (Encceja) 2025 ends today, May 2, 2025. This exam, administered by the Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep), is a significant opportunity for young people and adults who have not completed their basic education at the appropriate age to obtain their certification.
The Encceja exam will take place on August 3, 2025, across all states and the Federal District. To qualify for the exam, participants must be at least 15 years old on the day of the exam for certification of elementary education, and at least 18 years old for high school certification. Importantly, candidates must not have completed these stages of education.
Registration is free and must be done exclusively through the Encceja System, available on the Inep website. Interested individuals need to provide their Cadastro de Pessoa Física (CPF) number and date of birth to register. They also need to create a valid email account and provide a phone number, either landline or mobile. Furthermore, candidates must select the state and municipality where they wish to take the exam and indicate the certifying institution, which can be either the state education department or a federal institute.
Today is also the final day to request specialized care or to opt for the use of a social name during the registration process. This allows individuals who identify with a name different from their legal name to ensure their identity is respected throughout the exam process. Those needing specialized care, including individuals with disabilities, developmental disorders, or conditions such as diabetes, must present a medical report when making their request. The results of these requests will be announced on May 12, 2025.
The Encceja exam is structured to assess knowledge across various disciplines. For elementary education, it includes Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Portuguese Language, Modern Foreign Language, Arts, Physical Education, Writing, History, and Geography. For high school certification, the subjects are Natural Sciences and Technologies, Mathematics and Technologies, Languages, Codes and Technologies, Writing, and Human Sciences and Technologies.
Since its inception in 2002, the Encceja has served as a free and voluntary alternative for those wishing to resume their educational journey. It evaluates knowledge acquired inside and outside the classroom, helping to certify those who have not completed their studies at the appropriate age. The results of the exam are utilized by education departments and federal institutes to issue certificates of completion for elementary and high school education.
This exam not only provides certification but also serves as a reference for public policies aimed at adult education, contributing to the monitoring and improvement of education quality in Brazil. The Encceja is an essential tool for fostering educational inclusion and enhancing the social and professional integration of individuals.
As the deadline for registration approaches, potential candidates are encouraged to act quickly to ensure their participation in this valuable opportunity. With the exams set for August 3, 2025, now is the time to prepare and secure a chance for a brighter educational future.
