Romania's autumn Bacalaureat session begins 3 August with oral competency tests, written exams from 10 August

Session opens with oral competency tests

Romania's autumn Bacalaureat session will begin on Monday, 3 August 2026, with the oral Romanian language competency test. The exam is open to high school graduates who did not pass the summer session, those who missed one or more exams, and candidates retaking subjects they failed in previous years. Attendance at all competency tests is mandatory for obtaining the diploma.

Competency test schedule and format

The oral Romanian test runs on 3 and 4 August. Candidates from national minorities will take the mother tongue oral test on 4 and 5 August. The foreign language competency test is scheduled for 5 and 6 August, and the digital competency test follows on 6 and 7 August. Each oral exam is conducted by two examiners: the teacher who taught the subject and another teacher of the same specialty from the school, or from another school if needed.

The results obtained by each candidate in the oral communication competency tests in Romanian, mother tongue, and an international language are expressed by establishing the corresponding competency level, in accordance with national or European grids (therefore, no grades or pass/fail qualifications are awarded).

Digital competency results are also expressed as a level aligned with European standards. Candidates who refuse to answer or fail to appear are marked absent, and the diploma cannot be obtained until all stages are completed.

Written exams from 10 August

The written exams will start on 10 August with Romanian language and literature. The mandatory profile subject follows on 11 August, the elective profile and specialization subject on 12 August, and mother tongue language and literature on 13 August. To pass the Bacalaureat, candidates must attend all competency tests (or have them recognised), sit every written exam, score at least 5 in each, and achieve an overall written average of at least 6.

Results and appeals

Initial results will be posted on 18 August by 12:00. Candidates can view their papers and submit appeals the same day from 14:00 to 18:00, and on 19 and 20 August. Appeals will be resolved between 20 and 21 August, and final results will be published on 24 August.

Exam room rules

Candidates must present a valid ID to enter. Bags, backpacks, purses, and similar items must be left in designated storage areas. Mobile phones, smartwatches, headphones, IoT devices, and any other electronic communication or computing tools are prohibited. The same rules apply during oral tests as during written ones.