Moscow has concluded registration for the 2025 Unified State Exam (EGE), with more than 71,000 graduates applying to take the examinations this year. Among the most popular subjects of choice are advanced mathematics, social studies, computer science, English language, and physics.
Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, Anastasia Rakova, highlighted the significance of these choices during her announcement. According to Rakova, "We live in a modern metropolis; today's graduates are conscious adults. Constantly improving pre-professional education based on student requests," indicating the city’s commitment to providing relevant education for its youth.
This year, over 38,000 students will attempt the advanced mathematics exam, whereas social studies will see participation from more than 25,000 graduates. The choice of computer science has also surged, with about 18,000 students selecting this as one of their subjects, reflecting nearly twice the interest observed five years prior. Alongside this, 15,000 students plan to sit for the English language exam and over 10,000 have opted for physics, which is making its way back to the top five subjects.
During the first half of the academic year, 11th graders engage with the curriculum across the majority of their selected subjects. The latter half is dedicated to practical exam preparation, allocating at least 40% of their study time to this aim. Classes are conducted based on varying knowledge levels, and students benefit from instructors who themselves achieved high scores on the EGE exams.
To bolster the preparation process, students are supported through the "Exams" service available on the "MESH Diary" mobile application. This app features more than 300 video breakdowns of tasks, over 1,500 tests modeled after the EGE format, and psychological recommendations aimed at easing the stress of exam preparation.
The EGE will be held across three stages this year: the early phase commencing on April 21, followed by the main examination period from May 23 to July 4, and ending with additional exams scheduled from September 4 to September 23. For graduates seeking their certificates, passing the Russian language and mathematics exams at either basic or advanced levels is sufficient. The remaining subjects are chosen with the intent of pursuing higher education.
Last year, 1,860 graduates from Moscow achieved the highest score possible for one subject, with 178 attaining maximum marks for two subjects and 17 for three. Notably, Moscow remains the sole region where one student managed to clinch a perfect score of 400 across four subjects.