All applicants entering the general competition must write a complex test in the Russian language, mathematics and general erudition; it is necessary to score at least 50% of the maximum result for admission. This test helps determine the overall literacy rate of the applicant.
On the second day, applicants take an exam in the form of testing and / or interview in the profile discipline; the number of exams depends on the chosen admission program. The entrance examinations of the second day are aimed at assessing the applicant's motivation and his readiness to study in the chosen program: both in terms of the required level of knowledge and in terms of inclination to the subject.
After checking the work, the school forms a rating list of applicants and determines the passing scores for each direction of study. The most successful applicants are invited to study at a 70% discount.
School enrollment for the new academic year is held from April to August and is carried out on a competitive basis; applicants must gain a passing score to enroll in the chosen program of study. Extra points and the possibility of enrolling without entrance examinations for grant places with full coverage of tuition fees are provided for applicants who have shown exceptional results in intellectual competitions.