Enem 2026: see photos from the first day of tests in Ribeirão Preto, SP
Language and human sciences tests were administered this Sunday (8); second stage takes place next Sunday (15)
Quick Look
- The first day of Enem 2026 brought together more than 48 thousand candidates in 21 municipalities of Ribeirão Preto (SP) and Franca (SP) this Sunday (8).
- Ribeirão Preto had the largest number of registrants, with 16,682 participants, followed by Franca, with 7,732, and Sertãozinho (SP), with 2,783.
- Candidates answered 90 objective questions on languages and humanities and produced an essay in Portuguese.
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Why It Matters
Enem is the National High School Exam, administered by Inep. The first day of tests in 2026 took place this Sunday (8) in 21 municipalities in the regions of Ribeirão Preto and Franca, in the interior of São Paulo.
The first day of the National High School Exam (Enem) 2026 brought together more than 48 thousand candidates in 21 municipalities in the region of Ribeirão Preto (SP) and Franca (SP) this Sunday (8).
Ribeirão Preto has the largest number of confirmed registrations, with 16,682 participants. Next come Franca, with 7,732, and Sertãozinho (SP), with 2,783.
On this first Sunday of the exam, participants had 5 hours and 30 minutes to answer 90 objective questions, 45 on languages and 45 on human sciences, in addition to producing an essay in Portuguese.
The gates opened at 12pm and closed at 1pm. The tests started at 1:30 pm, according to Brasília time.
Next Sunday (15), candidates take the mathematics and natural sciences tests, with questions on chemistry, physics and biology. The second stage will last five hours and end at 6:30 pm.
The answer keys for the objective tests will be published by the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (Inep) until the tenth business day after the second application.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The answer keys for the objective tests will be published by Inep until the tenth business day after the second application.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many candidates were registered in total in the 21 cities?
- What were the specific test locations in each municipality?
- Were there any incidents recorded during the administration of the tests?






