
The exam takes place this Sunday (8) with tests on Languages, Human Sciences and writing; check what is allowed and prohibited.
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Enem is the main exam for access to higher education in Brazil, carried out in two annual stages.
In Alto Tietê, 33,676 students must take the first stage of the National High School Exam (Enem) 2026, this Sunday (8).
Across Brazil, the exam has 5,051,345 registrants. In the state of São Paulo, there are a total of 851,825. Across the country, 2,364,868 enrollees are in their final year of high school, reports the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research (Inep).
Mogi das Cruzes has the largest number of subscribers in the region, with 10,322. Next come Itaquaquecetuba, with 6,710, and Suzano, with 6,657.
Biritiba-Mirim, Guararema and Salesópolis do not appear in the list of cities where the test takes place.
What will the test be like?
According to Inep, this Sunday candidates take the Languages, Codes and their Technologies and Human Sciences and their Technologies tests, in addition to writing. The application time will be five hours and 30 minutes.
On the second day, November 15th, the Natural Sciences and its Technologies and Mathematics and its Technologies tests are administered.
Candidates will have five hours to complete the exam. In total, Enem has 180 objective questions, divided between four areas of knowledge, and an essay-argumentative essay.
In the foreign language test, the candidate must only answer questions in English or Spanish, depending on the option chosen at the time of registration.
Candidates must be familiar with the guidelines for the exam, including what they can and cannot take on the day.
Carrying prohibited objects or failing to comply with the rules of the notice may result in elimination, even if the student has prepared all year.
Mandatory items to take the Enem
Valid identification document, physical or digital; It must be original and with a photo. Some digital versions will be accepted, such as e-Título, Digital National Driving License (CNH) and Digital RG. The applicant must present the official application to the proctor -- screenshots will not be valid. After entering the classroom, cell phone use will continue to be prohibited;
Black ink ballpoint pen, made of transparent material -- it is the only material accepted, both for drafting and for filling out the template; Take more than one unit in case of possible failures.
Do I need to bring the registration confirmation card? It is not mandatory, but it is recommended by Inep. The document contains information about the test location, chosen language (English or Spanish) and specialized assistance (if any). During the test, the paper must be kept.
Candidates can also take a printed Declaration of Attendance if they need to justify their presence in the exam. The material must also be kept at the time of the test.
What can you take with you on Enem day?
Snacks, water and non-alcoholic drinks can be consumed during the test; ideally, they should be in transparent packaging without labels;
Religious items (such as kippah and veil) and accessibility materials (Braille typewriter, sorobã and magnifying glass) are allowed, as long as they can be inspected by inspectors;
Preventive use facial mask.
Other items can even be brought into the test room with the student, but they must be kept under the desk or inside the storage envelope provided by the test takers, duly sealed and identified.
Electronics must be turned off. If the cell phone or any other electronic device emits sounds even inside the envelope, the participant will be eliminated from Enem.
Can you take a purse or backpack? Yes, the Enem notice does not prohibit it. However, once inside the application room, the backpack must be placed under the chair and cannot be handled. Everything used during the test, such as documents, pens, water and snacks, must be kept out of the bag.
What to take to eat? In addition to a bottle of water (in transparent packaging), the ideal is to take food that gives energy, but is light, such as cereal bars, nuts, chocolates, simple cookies or natural sandwiches.
Avoid fatty and very sweet foods. To avoid disturbing your own concentration and that of other candidates, also avoid foods with a strong smell or in noisy packaging.
What you can't take with you on Enem day
The following items should be stored in the storage envelope or under your wallet:
Dark glasses and headgear, such as caps, hats, visors, beanies or the like;
Pen made of non-transparent material, pencil, mechanical pencil, erasers, rulers, concealers;
Books, leaflets, manuals, printed materials, notes;
Ear protector;
Watch of any type;
Any electronic devices, such as digital bottle/cup, electronic cigarette, cell phone, smartphone, tablet, wearable tech, calculator, electronic diary and/or similar, Ipod®, recorder, pen drive, mp3 and/or similar;
Alarms, alarm keys or any other electronic component;
Headphones and/or any transmitter, recorder and/or receiver of data, images, videos and messages;
Any other materials extraneous to the test.
Weapons are not allowed even in the envelope. If the candidate presents a permit to carry weapons, he must inform the head of the test administration room. He must take the exam in a separate space, separated from other students.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The second stage of the exam will take place on November 15th.
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