3.7M Chinese to sit for exam

377万考生本周末考研

About 3.77 million Chinese have signed up for the 2021 national exam for postgraduate enrollment, scheduled from Dec 26 to 28, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday.

教育部12月23日表示，2021年全国硕士研究生招生考试将于12月26日至28日举行，全国报考人数为377万。

Test-takers have been advised to be fully aware of requirements for COVID-19 containment, including body temperature monitoring and nucleic acid testing results at exam centers.

教育部建议考生详细了解考点相关防疫要求，如体温监测、核酸证明等。

The ministry has asked the public to report cheating attempts and tip off authorities about wrongdoing.

教育部还公布了考场舞弊等违法违规行为的举报渠道。

A total of 3.41 million applicants took the entrance exam for postgraduate studies last year.

去年的考研人数为341万。