Enem 2026: Mato Grosso do Sul has 62.2 thousand registered for Enem 2026; see this Sunday's test schedule

The National High School Exam (Enem) 2026 starts this Sunday (8) across the country. In Mato Grosso do Sul, 62.2 thousand candidates are registered to participate in the tests, which will be administered on two consecutive Sundays: November 8th and 15th.

Of the total registered in the State, 39.1 thousand were entitled to free registration, while 23 thousand are paying candidates. Across Brazil, more than 5 million people signed up for the exam, with 3.4 million registering for free and 1.6 million paying.

Profile of candidates in Mato Grosso do Sul

62.2 thousand registered for Enem 2026;

39.1 thousand candidates with free registration;

23 thousand candidates with paid registration;

The State is part of the Central-West region, which has 393.1 thousand registered for the exam;

In the Central-West, 154.6 thousand candidates paid and 238.5 thousand had free access.

Timetables and tests

On the two application days, the gates will open in Mato Grosso do Sul at 11am and close at 12pm, local time. The tests start at 12:30 pm. This Sunday, participants will answer Language and Human Sciences questions, in addition to producing their essay. The exam ends at 6pm.

Gates opening: 11am (MS time);

Gates closing: 12pm (MS time);

After this time, no entry will be permitted;

Tests start: 12:30 pm (MS time).

On November 15th, the Mathematics and Natural Sciences tests will be administered. Closing is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

To take the exam, it is mandatory to present an official document with a photo and bring a black ink ballpoint pen made of transparent material. Candidates can also bring water and food to consume during the test.

The Registration Confirmation Card, available on the Participant Page, informs each candidate's test location.

What time does Enem end?

On the first day of Enem (8), candidates have until 6pm to take the test, totaling 5 hours and 30 minutes. On the second day (15), the test lasts until 5:30 pm, lasting a maximum of 5 hours. The times refer to the tests in Mato Grosso do Sul;

Leaving the room is permitted after 2:30 pm, but without the question book.

It is only possible to leave the room with the notebook in hand 30 minutes before the end of the exam: therefore, after 5:30 pm on the first day and after 5 pm on the second.

Additional time

Participants who requested specialized assistance during registration and are entitled to additional time will have a longer period of time to complete the test.

End of the tests – participants with additional time: at 7pm on the 1st Sunday and at 6:30pm on the 2nd Sunday (MS time).

End of the tests – participants in the Libras video test: at 8 pm on the 1st Sunday and at 7:30 pm on the 2nd Sunday (MS time).

Main gateway to higher education

Enem is the main form of access to higher education in Brazil. The grades can be used in selection processes of the Unified Selection System (Sisu), the University for All Program (Prouni) and the Student Financing Fund (Fies).

Furthermore, universities and colleges can use the exam score in their own selection processes. The result is also accepted in agreements with higher education institutions in Portugal.