Givi Mikanadze said that the registration system will open on Monday and will allow applicants to register for national exams until May 11 at 18:00. During this period, in addition to choosing higher education institutions, applicants will also be able to select at least three vocational directions, which is important for the development of the vocational sector.

He noted that there will be 10,600 free places in vocational institutions, and in total, more than 32,000 places will be funded by the state this year, including in higher education.

According to him, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, in cooperation with the Adjara Ministry of Education and Sports, has launched open days in Batumi to inform applicants and their families in detail about the exam process and the new opportunities being offered this year.

He explained that, following legislative changes, students who are admitted to state universities based on exam results in the 2026–2027 academic year will study fully free of charge, with the state providing 100% funding.

Mikanadze added that quotas in state universities were determined based on a market study conducted jointly by the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Education, and the business sector.

He also emphasized that this is the first time such a system is being implemented, where applicants can choose vocational directions alongside university applications during registration, and said that public interest in both universities and vocational education is high.

Finally, he stated that the education reform is supported by the majority of society, and that people consider it essential for the country’s future development.