All 300-point ЕГЭ scorers get free university education

In response to a deputy's inquiry, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education reported that out of 70 individuals who scored 300 points on the Unified State Exam, 65 were admitted to state-funded spots, four others had their tuition paid for by the university independently, and one person did not submit documents to any educational institution.

Consensus

70 students scored 300 points on the ЕГЭ in 2026
65 of the 300-point scorers were admitted to universities on a budget
Four additional students had their tuition paid by universities
One student did not submit applications to any university
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education responded to a parliamentary inquiry about admissions
The ministry will analyze the admission process for Olympiad winners after the campaign ends
The ministry may consider changes to legal regulations on university admissions if needed
Parents and students complained about budget places being taken by Olympiad winners
The ministry confirmed that universities can cover tuition for high-scoring students using their own funds

Points of divergence

69 out of 70 300-point students will study for free — vesti
65 students were admitted on budget, four had tuition paid by universities, one did not apply — kommersant
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education said 65 were admitted on budget, four were paid for by universities, and one did not apply — vesti
The ministry stated that universities are willing to take high-scoring students at their own expense if budget places are insufficient — kommersant
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education mentioned that the top universities by number of admissions were in Tatarstan, Sverdlovsk, and Ryazan regions — vesti
No mention of regional rankings or popular specialties — kommersant

All 300-point ЕГЭ scorers get free university education

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