Reasons why VNeID cannot be used in exams

According to regulations, VNeID level 2 identification can replace some types of identification documents. However, candidates are not allowed to use VNeID during exams.

In the second round of the Ho Chi Minh City National University's recently held competency assessment exam, some candidates forgot or lost their citizen identification cards (CCCD) and wanted to use VNeID level 2 instead, but the Examination Council did not accept them. These candidates were not allowed to take the exam. The incident received public attention. Many people wondered why VNeID level 2 was approved by the Ministry of Public Security to replace some types of identification documents such as CCCD when performing some administrative procedures, but was not accepted in the entrance exam.

Candidates taking the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City National University's capacity assessment exam.

Speaking to reporters, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Chinh, Director of the Center for Testing and Training Quality Assessment, Ho Chi Minh City National University, said that the regulations on organizing the competency assessment exam of Ho Chi Minh City National University clearly state: When entering the exam room, candidates must present the Exam Registration Notice and the original identity documents that the candidate used to register for the exam. The types of identity documents used to register for the exam include: CCCD or ID card (valid) or passport (valid). In case (close to the exam date) the candidate loses the identity documents as mentioned above, he/she needs to make a personal identification paper according to the prescribed form, with a photo attached and a seal, with the signature and confirmation stamp of the Chief of the Ward/Commune Police, which is also a valid identity document to participate in the exam. Candidates can use the identity identification paper form of Ho Chi Minh City National University (form DT15) or the local form. The certificate is only valid for 1 month from the date of confirmation by the police. In case the candidate does not have the required identification documents or does not bring the exam notice, the candidate must be present at the Examination Council Room at least 30 minutes before the candidate gathering time to complete the necessary procedures.

According to Mr. Chinh’s explanation, the regulations related to personal documents of Ho Chi Minh City National University do not contain any content related to VNeID. The types of documents as prescribed are not only announced by this University in the regulations on organizing the capacity assessment exam but are also stated in the candidates’ exam notices.

Mr. Chinh said that VNeID has not been used in the competency assessment exam because this software is on personal phones and according to the exam regulations, candidates are not allowed to bring phones into the exam area.

Correct but does not guarantee the rights of candidates

The fact that Ho Chi Minh City National University does not allow candidates without ID cards to take the exam is correct in terms of regulations. However, in terms of ensuring the rights of candidates, Ho Chi Minh City National University has been rigid and deprived candidates of the opportunity to take the exam.

The representative of the Ministry of Education and Training said that when considering the issue of candidates not having ID cards in the recent capacity assessment exam of Ho Chi Minh City National University, it must be based on the following factors: the regulations of this University on the exam, the regulations of the Ministry of Public Security on the use of VNeID. In fact, currently, in the general exam regulations from primary to university and entrance exams, high school graduation exams in particular, candidates are not allowed to bring phones into the exam room. Therefore, VNeID cannot be used in this situation. However, the representative of the Ministry of Education and Training said that in the 2024 High School Graduation Exam Regulations and exam instructions, the Ministry stipulates that the candidate's responsibility is to be present in the exam room at the prescribed time stated in the Exam Notice to complete the exam procedures. In case of not having an ID card or other necessary documents, it must be reported immediately to the Head of the Exam Site for consideration and handling. When a candidate reports not having an ID card (due to forgetting or losing it), the Head of the Exam Site requires the candidate to make a commitment. The Examination Council will verify the following commitment, and candidates will be allowed to take the exam as usual. When training on the high school graduation exam, the Ministry of Education and Training always requires the Examination Councils to ensure the rights of candidates first. In reality, when candidates accidentally forget to bring a certain type of document as prescribed, they are discouraged when they arrive at the exam site. The Examination Council's support in resolving shortcomings in administrative procedures is to create an opportunity to ensure the rights of candidates, but at the same time ensure the transparency and safety of the exams.

It is noted that during the final exams at universities, some schools require the Training Department and Student Affairs Department to be on duty to confirm when students accidentally forget their student ID cards, helping candidates to take the exam on time. At that time, students make a commitment, the functional department takes a photo and the student brings the student ID card to confirm again within 48 hours.

In the thinking assessment exam of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, similar to the high school graduation exam, candidates without ID cards must write a commitment, then bring the required documents for verification later.

VNeID Application

Currently, the electronic identification application (VNeID) has many features provided by the Ministry of Public Security to the people such as: When performing public services integrated on VNeID, citizens will automatically fill in information on registration forms without having to declare or fill in information multiple times, helping to save a lot of time and costs for declaration forms, minimizing many procedural steps that need to be resolved. In addition, citizens can provide and share their information with third parties through QR code scanning or other technical solutions when the third party's system is qualified to connect to the electronic identification and authentication system. Citizens can also replace physical citizen identification cards and integrated documents displayed on the VNeID application such as: driver's license, vehicle registration, health insurance... In addition, the application also supports people to report their residence and report crimes online.

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