The first day of the National High School Exam (Enem) 2026, held this Sunday (8), brings together 34,289 candidates in Araraquara (SP), São Carlos and 13 other cities in the region.
The number is 15.51% higher compared to 2025, when 29,685 candidates took the exam in the g1 São Carlos and Araraquara coverage area.
The first day features an essay and 90 multiple-choice questions, divided between humanities and languages.
The gate closes at 1pm, but the guidance from the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (Inep) is to arrive at the test site at 12pm. So, knowing the route can avoid delays on the day of the test.
According to Inep, organizer of Enem, more than 5 million people will take the test across the country. In total, more than 2.3 million have completed high school.
São Carlos has the largest number of applicants in the region, with 7,207 candidates. Araraquara, in turn, appears in second place with 6,008 confirmations.
The municipality with the lowest number of registrations is Tapiratiba: with 400 confirmations.
Tapiratiba was also the only one that showed a drop in the number of registrations compared to last year, which had 418 participants. The other 14 cities registered an increase, with emphasis on Vargem Grande do Sul, which had +126.15% of registrations.
See the candidates by cities that will have the Enem 2026 test in the region:
Registration for Enem in the region
MUNICIPALITY 2025 2026 VARIATION (%) ARARAQUARA 5,006 6,008 20.02 ARARAS 1,910 2,243 17.43 CASA BRANCA 504 526 4.37 IBATÉ 581 632 8.78 LEME 1,443 1,785 23.70 MATÃO 1,235 1,490 20.65 MOCOCA 1,282 1,437 12.09 PIRASSUNUNGA 1,917 2,225 16.07 PORTO FERREIRA 1,428 1,673 17.16 RIO CLARO 3,485 4,176 19.83 SÃO CARLOS 6,935 7,207 3.92 SÃO JOÃO DA BOA VISTA 1,866 2,067 10.77 SÃO JOSÉ DO RIO PARDO 1,132 1,192 5.30 TAPIRATIBA 418 400 -4.31 VARGEM GRANDE DO SUL 543 1,228 126.15 TOTAL 29,685 34,289 15.51%
This Sunday, the first day of Enem, students will have 45 language questions - 40 in Portuguese and 5 in English or Spanish, in addition to 45 questions in human sciences and writing.
On the second Sunday of the test, on the 15th, students will have 45 mathematics questions and another 45 natural sciences questions.
As the exam takes five and a half hours, it is recommended that the candidate wear comfortable clothing and shoes that do not constrict him.
Application times (in the Brasília time zone)
Gates open at: 12pm
Gates close at: 1pm
Test starts at: 1:30 pm
Test administration on the 1st day ends at: 7pm
Test administration on the 2nd day ends at: 6:30 pm
The candidate only leaves the application location with the Question Booklet in the last 30 minutes before the end of the test.
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.
