In accordance with the Law of Turkmenistan “On Education,” certain applicants are entitled to admission benefits if they successfully pass the entrance examinations. This was stated in an interview published in today’s issue of the Türkmenistan newspaper.

As noted in the interview, the revised version of the Law of Turkmenistan “On Education,” adopted on June 5, 2021, stipulates that the following applicants shall be admitted to state vocational education institutions without competition, provided that they successfully pass the entrance examinations:

  • Orphans and children left without the care of their parents or legal guardians;

  • Children with disabilities, as well as persons with Group I or Group II disabilities who are permitted to study at the relevant educational institutions in accordance with the conclusion of the medical and social assessment commission;

  • Children of military personnel and law enforcement officers who died while performing their official duties;

  • Applicants from large families with at least eight children.

The Law also states that the following applicants are entitled to preferential admission rights to state vocational education institutions, provided that they successfully pass the entrance examinations:

  • Winners of national school subject competitions and members of Turkmenistan’s national teams who have participated in international competitions;

  • Champions of Turkmenistan and winners of international sporting events applying to educational institutions for programmes in physical education and sports;

  • Winners of national and international creative competitions applying to educational institutions for creative programmes;

  • Persons with Group III disabilities;

  • Applicants who have completed compulsory military service;

  • Applicants who have at least two years of work experience in the field of study or speciality they have chosen.