The same pen that accompanied approval at Unicamp last year was once again part of Miguel da Costa Pereira's ritual in the 1st phase of the 2027 Entrance Exam this Sunday (18). At 19 years old, the student took the object, a gift from her mother that she used to pass a public exam, to try for a new place at university, this time in the biology course.
"I have the same pen with which I took the test last year, it's that ritual, right. My mother was the one who gave me the pens. She took the public exam, the competition she passed, she gave me the pen, I passed last year and now I have the same pen", he says.
The 1st phase of the Unicamp Entrance Examination 2027 consists of 72 multiple-choice questions, each with four alternatives and a value of one point. Candidates have up to five hours to take the exam.
Shortly after the end of the test, g1 will broadcast the commented correction and the unofficial answer key live.
At 19 years old, Raekwon Sampaio faces the 1st phase of the Unicamp 2027 Entrance Exam at Fumep, in Piracicaba (SP), with a clear objective: to win a place in Physical Education. A former basketball player, he says he dreamed of being a professional player, but decided to pursue the sport in another way.
"I want to continue playing sport and being able to teach sport in the future", he says.
For the candidate, physical activity plays a fundamental role in quality of life and healthy aging. Regarding the test, he sums up the expectation in one word: "Pass!".
More than 2,700 kilometers: there are no limits to pursuing your dream of a place at university and preparation is important. Liz Souza Queiroz, 16 years old, came from Belém (PA) to take the exam as a trainer at Unip, in Campinas. She wants to study Architecture and return to live in the metropolis. "Campinas is a place that really enchants me. I've lived here before and it was a very good time in my life. I have memories that are very comfortable. And the name of the university itself is great", he commented.
Liz's mother, Syme Queiroz, came along. Graduated in Materials Engineering at Unicamp, she is considering coming to Campinas with her daughter. "I haven't done a postdoctoral yet, suddenly it could be a postdoc, it could be a transfer, right? Then we can move around too", he said.
Marforte family reunited: Gabriel Marforte, 18 years old, is worried about a decisive entrance exam for his entry into the Mathematics course. But he is not alone, as his father, Leimar, 47, and his younger brother, Henrique, 16, are also going to take the exam. Leimar, who already graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Henrique will provide training in Biology.
"We studied together, you know? Since we were studying together all the time, why not take the test together? So, the decision we made was to continue. Even on the day of the test, that was the idea", explained Leimar.
"We did this more to share the answers after the tests, right? Discuss the questions, but it's different [doing it as a family]", commented Gabriel.
Story to take a critical look at society in times of polarization: Leonardo Barroso, 19 years old, takes the entrance exam for the first time. The candidate chose History and one of the reasons was the inspiration of a teacher the student had in the 7th year of elementary school. "It was because of her that I started to become interested in the area. History is very important because it helps to create critical thinking, to bring a critical look to society. Even more so nowadays, in times of elections, people are very polarized, History is very important because through it it helps us not to repeat the same mistakes of the past", he said.
Special surprise: Enzzo Vinicius, 18 years old, received an incentive to take the Unicamp entrance exam and pass in Computer Science. He received a poster from his girlfriend with the phrase "Go, my love! I believe in you", in front of Unip, in Campinas, where he will take the exam.
"Very beautiful, I'm very happy. It will definitely help in the race", he said.
Nilson Marques, 18 years old, is from Campinas (SP) and has lived in Piracicaba (SP) for 9 years. He officially attends Unicamp, for the first time, after taking the test as a trainer in 2025. "I'm very interested in the medical area and the biological area, how cells work, how tissues work," he said. The young man's expectation is to be approved.
Last minute review: Bárbara Severino Carvalho, 17 years old, will take Unicamp for the third time. In previous years, she participated as a coach and, in 2026, returned to try for a place on the Literature course. Before the gates opened, she took advantage of the waiting time to take a last look at the mandatory entrance exam works. With a copy in hand, the student was reviewing short stories and other content on the reading list.
The candidate explained that Unicamp charges these works in a very specific way, which is why she wanted to take advantage of the last minutes before the test to remember some points. A resident of Barão Geraldo, in Campinas, Bárbara also arrived early to avoid the traffic. According to her, the entrance exam already brings a lot of anxiety, and avoiding stress along the way helps her to feel calmer.
Larissa dos Santos Ferreira, 20 years old, attends Unicamp for the second time. The chosen course is International Relations. She also intends to take the USP and Unicamp entrance exams for Law, which is her first option. After graduating, the objective of the candidate, who takes the entrance exam in Piracicaba (SP), is to take public exams in her chosen area.
He came to give his brother strength to be "AUapproved": João Pedro Della Volpes Progis, 17 years old, told g1 that he is "nervous" and "anxious" to take the 1st phase of the Unicamp entrance exam. He will take Economics. But the candidate's lucky charm came with him to the Unip gate, in Campinas: it's the 8-year-old dog Kiara.
"Kiara came to accompany João Pedro, for good luck. A lot of emotion, a lot of expectations. And I'm sure it will work out," said Raquel Della Volpes Progis, retired and João Pedro's mother.
