Unicamp (State University of Campinas) is holding the first phase of its 2026 entrance exam this Sunday (26). The tests will begin promptly at 9 am. The university reinforces the importance of candidates arriving at least one hour in advance, as the access gates will be closed strictly on time.
José Alves de Freitas Neto, director of Comvest (Permanent Committee for Entrance Exams at Unicamp), issues a crucial warning for those taking entrance exams. “The important thing is that candidates are not late, the gates will open at 8am and the test starts at 9am”, he told
Freitas Neto emphasizes the need to be well equipped for the exam, which will last five hours and have 72 multiple-choice questions. “It is essential that you bring your identity document, pen, snack and water to be prepared to follow the marathon of tests.”
More than 61 thousand candidates compete for the 2,530 places offered in 69 undergraduate courses. To ensure smooth participation, the website has already made it available in the logged-in area of its website, where candidates can check the exact location of the test. Information was also sent by email.
To avoid apprehension, Freitas Neto recommends arriving early and, if possible, familiarizing yourself with the route the day before. “The ideal is to arrive at least an hour in advance so that the candidate does not become apprehensive or anxious. This could affect performance during the test.”
However, for those who face any unforeseen issues with the documentation, the director reassures. “If you happen to forget [o documento] or there is a problem, you can go directly to take the test at the location indicated on your registration card, and there we have other procedures to verify your identity.”
At the end, Freitas Neto leaves a message of encouragement to young people who . “What I have to say to the candidates is that you have already prepared yourself over the years, throughout your education and now you have to remain calm, calm and free to use your knowledge in the Unicamp Entrance Exam test, Sunday, October 26th.”
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Unicamp 2026 Entrance Exam – First Phase
- Data: Sunday, October 26th
- Opening of the gates: at 8am
- Closing the gates: promptly at 9am
- Duration: maximum of five hours; minimum of two hours
Test structure (72 multiple choice questions):
- Portuguese language and Portuguese-language literatures: 12 questions
- Mathematics: 12 questions
- Each question has four alternatives and is worth one point.
What to bring:
- Original identity document indicated on registration
- Black pens in transparent material.
Unicamp 2026 Entrance Exam Calendar (next phases):
- 2nd phase: November 30th and December 1st
- Tests of specific skills (except music): December 3rd to 5th
- Disclosure of those approved in the 1st call: January 23, 2026
- Virtual registration for the 1st call: January 26th and 27th, 2026
