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As part of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s preparations for the start of the admissions coordination process for universities and institutes for the 2026/2027 academic year, and in an effort to provide support and guidance to high school students, Dr. Abdulaziz Qanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, directed that all information and services be made available to help students understand the procedures for the aptitude tests required for admission to faculties that mandate passing these tests, thereby ensuring that the process is streamlined and that accurate information is provided from official sources.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Gayoushi, Acting Head of the Education Sector and Supervisor of the Coordination Office, emphasized that the Ministry is committed to streamlining the online registration process for aptitude tests and providing support and guidance to students throughout all stages of registration, in accordance with the schedule and rules announced by the Coordination Office.
Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar, media advisor and official spokesperson for the ministry, explained that the General Administration of the Media Office and the Official Spokesperson have prepared a simplified guide in a “question-and-answer” format, which addresses the most common questions regarding the aptitude tests and helps students and parents understand the registration steps and test-taking procedures in a clear and accessible manner.
Below, we review the most common questions and their answers:
Q1: How do I register for the aptitude tests?
A1: Students register to take the aptitude tests online through the Coordination System website at the following address:
Q2: Which students are eligible to apply to take the aptitude tests at this stage?
A2: At this stage, Egyptian students who have obtained the 2026 Egyptian General Secondary School Certificate are eligible to apply to take the aptitude tests. The dates for the aptitude tests for students holding equivalent certificates (Arabic or foreign language) and holders of diplomas from industrial technical institutes and five-year industrial technical schools, in accordance with the admission requirements and rules, following the release of these students’ results.
Q3: Which faculty requires students to pass aptitude tests for admission?
A3:
1- Faculties of Fine Arts (Fine Arts – Architecture).
2- Faculties of Applied Arts at the universities of (Capital – Damietta – Benha – Beni Suef – Tanta – Damanhur).
3- The Faculty of Music Education at Zamalek, Capital University.
4- The Faculty of Art Education at Zamalek, Capital University.
5- The Faculty of Art Education at Minya University.
6- Faculties of Sports Sciences.
Q4: What are the steps for registering for the aptitude tests online?
A4: The student logs in to the online coordination website listed above and then enters the aptitude test registration page on that site.
- The student begins the registration process for the aptitude tests using their national ID number and seat number.
- The student’s personal information will appear, including (seat number, student’s name, national ID number, governorate, educational district, school, and academic track [Science, Math, or Humanities]). The student must verify that the information displayed on the online coordination website is correct.
- Students will see a list of the types of aptitude tests available to them, along with the faculties and designated testing locations.
- Students select the type of aptitude test, noting that the aptitude tests for sports science faculties are held over three consecutive days.
- Payment for the test only must be made electronically, whether using prepaid cards, credit cards, or the payment gateways of electronic payment companies.
- No other payment methods will be accepted, and exam dates will not be available on the website until payment is completed using the methods specified on the Aptitude Tests website of the Electronic Coordination System.
- The student must print a receipt listing the types of aptitude tests they have chosen to take, along with the dates and locations of these tests at the faculties where the student registered on the Electronic Coordination website.
Q5: How are the results of the aptitude tests announced?
A5: The relevant faculties are required to hold the aptitude exams on the specified dates. They are also required to submit and enter the exam results directly through the faculty’s dedicated page on the online coordination website for all eligible students who took these exams, after verifying the accuracy of the seat number and the student’s name to prevent errors in the results.
- The electronic coordination system is provided with the names and data of students who have passed these exams, and nominations are made based on this information. Faculties bear full responsibility for these results during the designated period; no other results will be considered after the electronic coordination website closes for registering students who have passed these exams.
Q6: Is a student who fails the aptitude tests allowed to retake them?
A6: Aptitude tests are administered only once on the scheduled dates, and students who fail them are not permitted to retake them, whether at the same faculty or at another faculty in the same specialty. Students can view their results on the online coordination website. Any paper-based documentation issued by faculties regarding the results of the aptitude exams will not be considered, to uphold the principle of transparency with our students.
Q7: How does a student find out the date and location of his aptitude test?
A7: Students will find this information on the online coordination website, which specifies the test date and location for each student.
Q8: What instructions must students follow while taking the aptitude test?
A8: It is strictly prohibited to bring a cell phone or any other electronic devices into the testing room. A student will be deemed ineligible if found in possession of a cell phone—even if it is turned off—or any other electronic devices.
* Arrive at least one full hour before the exam starts.
* Parents are not permitted to enter the faculties; only students are allowed entry on the day designated by the Coordination Office for the exam.
* Photographing the exam is strictly prohibited. A student will be deemed ineligible for the aptitude tests if they photograph any part of the exam or publish it via any digital or non-digital means.
Q9: What is the policy for students who miss their scheduled aptitude test?
A9: If a student misses the aptitude test date they booked, they must contact the faculty to schedule another date and provide a valid excuse accepted by the faculty. The faculty must then reschedule the student’s test within the timeframe set by the Coordination Office.
Q10: Can the application period for the aptitude exams be reopened after it has closed?
A10: Once the faculty's results and the minimum score requirements have been announced, the aptitude exam application period cannot be reopened, since a minimum score has been set for each faculty or specialty.
Q11: Are students who received their high school diploma last year eligible to take this year’s aptitude tests?
A11: No, as registration for this year’s aptitude tests is limited to students who received their high school diploma during the 2026 academic year only.
Q12: Are students who have “second-round” exams eligible to take this year’s aptitude tests?
A12: All students who have obtained the Egyptian General Secondary School Certificate for the year 2026 are eligible to apply through the online coordination website. Please note that a second application period will not be available to uphold the principle of equal opportunity for all students.
Q13: What are the payment methods for the aptitude test fees?
A13: Test fees must be paid electronically, whether using prepaid cards, credit cards, or payment gateways provided by electronic payment companies. No other payment methods are accepted, and an exam appointment can only be scheduled on the website after payment has been completed using the methods specified on the Aptitude Tests website of the Electronic Coordination System.
• If you choose to pay at a payment outlet, you will receive a text message or email with your payment number. This number cannot be changed once it is generated, and each number is assigned to only one test. You must go to a payment outlet to pay the fee for the Coordination Aptitude Test.
• If you are paying with a prepaid or credit card and see the message “An error occurred during processing; the payment was not processed,” this means the transaction was declined by the bank for reasons such as: (insufficient funds, the card is not valid for online use, or incorrect information was entered), In this case, the student must try again with a different card or contact the bank.
• After completing payment, you can log in to the aptitude test scheduling website to view and print your test date before making any other reservations. Please note that no refunds are allowed after the test fees have been paid and the reservation has been confirmed.
• If you have completed the payment process and logged into the booking website but the test date and location do not appear, or if you encounter any other issues, please contact the Technical Support Center at (15999). The issue will be investigated and resolved as soon as possible. You should also keep a copy of all the numbers and details related to your booking and payment that appear on the program screen.