SOCIETY — May 4, 2026
First Phase of 1405 Kankor Exams to Launch Next Week Across Multiple Provinces
The General Administration of Examinations will launch the first phase of the 1405 Kankor exams next week across fifteen provinces and five districts of Badakhshan, with biometric registration and testing scheduled from the twenty-second to the twenty-sixth of Ghwayi. Officials have pledged impartial administration and transparent result announcements free from interference.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — corroborated by Omid Radio — 2 min read

The General Administration of Examinations has officially announced that the first phase of the general university entrance, commonly known as the Kankor, exams for the solar year 1405 will commence next week. This initial testing phase will comprehensively cover fifteen provinces alongside five districts located within Badakhshan province.
According to the published schedule, biometric registration for all participating candidates will take place on the twenty-second and twenty-third of Ghwayi. The written examinations will follow immediately on the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth of the month. A third day of testing is specifically scheduled for the twenty-sixth of Ghwayi, designated exclusively for candidates residing in Maidan Wardak and Kunar provinces.
Officials from the General Administration of Examinations have emphasized that the upcoming assessments will be conducted with strict impartiality. Administrative representatives stated that all procedural steps will adhere to established academic standards to ensure fairness across every testing center. The administration has further pledged that the final examination results will be announced transparently, guaranteeing that the entire evaluation process remains completely free from human interference.
Candidates residing in the designated regions are required to complete their mandatory biometric verification prior to the scheduled testing dates to ensure the smooth administration of the exams. This structured, phased rollout is designed to efficiently manage applicant logistics while maintaining strict security and procedural integrity throughout both the registration and examination periods.
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