
Exam takes place next Sunday (18) in Piracicaba and Limeira; In total, the process offers 2,523 places in 70 courses.
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Comvest organizes Unicamp's annual entrance exam to select new undergraduate students.
The region of Piracicaba (SP) will apply the first phase of the 2027 Entrance Exam at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) to 3,307 candidates in two cities next Sunday (18).
The test starts at 9 am, and the guidance of the Permanent Commission for Entrance Exams (Comvest) is that those registered to arrive at the venues at 8 am, Brasília time (see recommendations below).
This year, the process offers 2,523 places in 70 undergraduate courses, competed for by 58,431 competitors. The exam will be administered in 33 cities in São Paulo and six Brazilian capitals.
Candidates by city
In the region, Piracicaba and Limeira (SP) apply the first phase of the entrance exam. Together, they add up to three test sites. See the table below for the total number of candidates in each municipality:
See how many candidates will take the test in each city in the region
City Total test sites Units Total candidates Piracicaba 1 Municipal Education Foundation of Piracicaba 1,635 Limeira 2 Unip and Faculty of Applied Sciences of Unicamp 1,672
In addition to cities in São Paulo, candidates were also able to register to take the first phase test in Brazilian capitals. The city of São Paulo brings together 12,852 candidates in 10 application locations, followed by Brasília (DF) with 1,442 and Salvador (BA), with 1,369.
See how many candidates will take the test in each capital
Capital Candidates São Paulo (SP) 12,852 Brasília (DF) 1,442 Salvador (BA) 1,369 Belo Horizonte (MG) 1,251 Fortaleza (CE) 708 Curitiba (PR) 641 Recife (PE) 635
How is the test?
The exam lasts up to five hours and consists of 72 multiple-choice questions, each with four alternatives and a value of one point.
They are distributed among the following disciplines:
12 Portuguese-language and Portuguese-language literatures
12 math
7 of history
7 geography
3 of philosophy
3 sociology
7 physics
7 chemistry
7 biology
7 of English
What to bring to the test
Candidates must bring:
original identity document indicated at the time of registration;
black pens, made of transparent material;
black pencil;
rubber;
transparent ruler and compass are optional.
According to the guidelines released by Comvest, candidates can also bring water, juices, chocolates and light foods.
What is prohibited during the exam?
It is not permitted to use cell phones, watches of any type or other electronic equipment prohibited by the notice.
Liquid correction fluid, mechanical pencil, highlighter pen, cap, hat and other materials that are not permitted for taking the test are also prohibited.
Smart glasses and frames with integrated electronics such as a camera, microphone, speaker, processor or wireless connectivity are also prohibited.
How to prepare in the last week?
In the final stretch, the recommendation is to organize the time available and prioritize revisions, instead of trying to learn all the content of the entrance exam in a few days.
Solving questions from previous editions and revisiting subjects that are more difficult are some of the strategies that can help with preparation.
Unicamp 2027 Entrance Exam Calendar
First phase: October 18, 2026
Second phase: November 29th and 30th, 2026
Specific skills tests for performing arts, visual arts and dance: December 2nd to 4th, 2026
First call announcement: January 25, 2027
First call registration: January 26th and 27th, 2027
The complete rules of the selection process are available on Comvest's official website.
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