The Ministry of Education and Training has officially released the minimum score thresholds or quality assurance scores for university admission selection in 2026. This regulation specifically targets three priority fields requiring specialized expertise: health, education, and law.
One of the key points in this year's policy is the inclusion of law in the list of study programs subject to a passing grade threshold for the first time. This step was taken as part of the government's commitment to maintaining quality standards for graduates in sectors crucial to the nation.
For the education sector, the minimum score standard for regular university teacher training programs is set at 20 points. Meanwhile, specialized education programs such as fine arts, music, and physical education are set at 19 points, and 17 points for early childhood education programs. These figures mark a one-point increase compared to the previous year.
In the health sector, the tiered score policy remains in effect. Medicine and dentistry majors now require a minimum score of 22 points—an increase of 1.5 points from 2025. Pharmacy and traditional medicine majors are set at 20 points, while other health fields such as nursing and medical technology have a threshold of 18 points.
Specifically for law majors, the government has set a minimum admission score threshold of 20 points. Meanwhile, for applicants to programs outside these special categories, the government maintains a minimum score requirement of 15 points. Additionally, there are special criteria for candidates aiming for STEM scholarships, where applicants must have a minimum cumulative score of 22.5 from three related subjects and rank in the top 30 percent of national candidates.
