Does the application or the exam cost anything?

No, both are free. Applications are accepted only through ariza.piima.uz.

Can we apply to a Presidential School in another region?

No. An application is accepted only for the school of the region (province, Karakalpakstan or Tashkent city) where the pupil studies.

How many times can the exam be taken?

Admission runs once a year and only for pupils entering year 5, so a year 4 leaver has one attempt. That is why starting at the end of year 3 or the start of year 4 is recommended.

Where are results published?

In the ariza.piima.uz account the application was made from, and on the agency's official channels. Stage 1 results come within 20 days of the exam, stage 2 results within 30 days.

Presidential School admission 2027: dates, stages and conditions

Updated: 7 October 2026

The 2027 intake will run much like 2026 did: the agency announces exact dates each May or June. Below are the verified figures and deadlines.

Who can apply?

A pupil who has finished year 4 and is moving into year 5.
An annual mark of 5 (excellent) in maths and natural science in year 4.
Only to the Presidential School of the pupil's own region.

There is no limit by age or by type of school (state or private): the conditions are the marks and the region.

Which documents are needed?

Birth certificate.
A photo taken within the last 2 months.
A parent's or guardian's passport details and phone number.
A copy of the year 4 marks sheet certified by the school head.

Everything is online: the form is filled in at ariza.piima.uz and documents are uploaded as scans or photos. There is no paper application and no fee.

Dates: application, exams, results

Step	When	Note
Application	1–20 June	at ariza.piima.uz, free
Stage 1	Late June (2026: 25 June)	Maths, 30 test questions
Stage 1 results	Within 20 days of the exam (2026: by 15 July)	The 480 highest scorers at each school go through
Stage 2	Mid-July (2026: 17 July)	Critical thinking 40 + English 40
Final result	Within 30 days of stage 2	24 pupils per school

Exam days move a little from year to year, but the order holds: apply in June, stage 1 in late June, stage 2 in July, results before August.

Stage 1: maths

30 multiple-choice questions on the year 1–4 maths syllabus. They are harder than the textbook: most take two or three steps and careful reading.

Selection is per school: of everyone who applied to a given Presidential School, the 480 with the highest scores go to stage 2. The competition is with pupils from your own region. Topics and a plan are on Stage 1 maths.

Stage 2: critical thinking and English

Two parts on one day: 40 maths questions on critical thinking and problem solving, and 40 English questions on grammar and reading.

What if scores are tied?

Under the 2026 admission rules a tie is broken in this order: first the score on category S tasks, then B and A; then the younger candidate; if still tied, the admissions board sets an extra task.

A preparation plan: September to June

September–December. Maths topics one by one, 15 minutes a day. Aim for over 80% on each topic.
January–March. One timed 30-question mock exam a week; go back to weak topics.
April–May. Add critical-thinking problems and English; keep the mock exams going.
June. Revise, apply between 1 and 20 June, rest before the exam.

Prezi Prep follows this plan: topic tests, weekly mock exams, English vocabulary and analytics that show which topic needs attention.

Questions and answers

Sources: Admission regulation (lex.uz), Official application page (piima.uz)

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