The State Examinations Commission (SEC) announced a record entry of over 140,000 candidates for the 2025 state certificate examinations, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. This growth includes a 5% rise in Leaving Cert entries and an 11% rise in Leaving Cert Applied candidates. Education Minister Helen McEntee provided encouragement to students facing these significant exams across more than 800 centers, indicating the importance of their hard work. The exams, involving the distribution of four million papers, began today, with specific dates for different qualification tracks.
The record number of candidates for state exams has reached over 140,000, with significant increases particularly noted in the Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied programmes.
Education Minister McEntee expresses support to students, acknowledging their hard work and reminding them to do their best during this stressful examination period.
The thorough logistical effort in delivering the exams includes the secure distribution of approximately four million exam papers across over 800 centers nationwide.
From today until June 24, students will undergo various state examinations, with specific timelines for Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle formats.
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