Overview
V-ACT is the competency assessment run by Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). Universities use the score for undergraduate admission. The government policy portal reports that in 2025 about 152,000 candidates sat it and 111 higher-education institutions used the results for admission. Facts below come from that report, not directly from the official portal, so confirm details on the VNU-HCM competency assessment portal (thinangluc.vnuhcm.edu.vn).
Exam pattern
The 2026 paper has 120 multiple-choice questions to answer in 150 minutes, on paper.
| Part | Questions |
|---|---|
| Language use | 60 (30 Vietnamese, 30 English) |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Scientific reasoning | 30 |
The test measures logical thinking, data analysis and scientific reasoning against the 2018 national curriculum rather than recall of single subjects.
Important dates
For 2026 there were two rounds. Round 1: registration 24 January to 23 February, exam on 5 April, results on 17 April, at 55 centres in 15 provinces and cities. Round 2: registration 18 to 25 April, exam on 24 May, results on 6 June, at 36 centres in 9 provinces and cities. Candidates could sit either round or both. Dates for the next cycle are announced on the official portal.
How to apply
Per the report, candidates register at thinangluc.vnuhcm.edu.vn during a round's registration window.
Can I sit both rounds in 2026?
Yes. Candidates could register for round 1, round 2 or both.
Is the test on computer?
In 2026 it was a paper-based test.