SCIENTIFIC STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF STUDENTS ADMISSION TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011

M.M.Abbaszade, T.A.Badalov, O.Y.Shelaginov

1. ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Admission of students to higher education institutions of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the academic year of 2010 – 2011 was held by the State Students Admission Commission (SSAC) in full conformity with the “Admission Rules to higher education institutions and to specialized secondary education institutions on the basis of complete secondary education of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. According to admission rules, admission to all civil higher schools, special purpose education institutions of Ministry of Defenсe, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of National Security, Ministry of Emergency Situations, and State Border Service has been held in a centralized way. At first sight, although there are annually repeated procedures and regulations, activities of SSAC are improved year by year, in general. Innovations, first of all, derive from the necessity of taking into consideration the development demand of education system and qualified provision of the youth’s interests to education. Therefore, proposals from the public to SSAC are analyzed, demands of graduates are studied, summarized, and changes are made in necessary cases. The innovations are intended to provide the integration of logistics, content and technology of admission examinations into the international standards. The following innovations were applied in the process of admission examinations to higher and specialized secondary education institutions for the academic year of 2010 – 2011:

1. After adoption of law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On education”, this year for the first time winners of international competitions and contests have been admitted to corresponding specialities out of competition. In case composite examination scores of the applicants during the competitions to higher and specialized secondary education institutions are equal, average school-leaving certificate grades have been considered as a second main indicator. 2. In accordance with the implementation of the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated February 10, 2010, “ On application of the new financing mechanism in the Higher Education Institutions”, the students admission to Bachelor’s and Master’s levels of the Higher Education Institutions has been carried out on the basis of applying a new placement algorithm for places, the education of which are on the basis of the state order and/or on the payment basis. 3. For the first time, an admission examination on the I speciality group was held in Ganja city along with Baku, Sumgait, and Nakhchivan cities; 4. Russian language subject was included in the foreign language subjects of the speciality groups II and III during admission to higher education institutions; 5. Video lectures have been placed on the Commission’s website with the purpose of assistance to high school graduates preparing for admission examinations. The videos include speeches of SSAC management, their appeals to high school graduates, and advice of the SSAC experts; 6. Reception of applications to specialized secondary education institutions on the general secondary education basis has been held via internet.

In order to take part in the admission examination to higher education institutions and to specialized secondary education institutions from the basis of complete secondary education, high school graduates filled in their electronic application forms from the 20th of April till the 31st of May via Internet and from April 30 till May 31 confirmed their applications by submitting their required documents to the corresponding Commissions for Reception of Documents (CRDs). The full text of announcement concerning the reception of applications for admission was published in the 2nd issue of “Abiturient” journal for 2010 and brought to the attention of public. At the same time, all information concerning the admission examinations has regularly and promptly been put on the official web site of the SSAC (www.tqdk.gov.az). In addition, the rule for filling in the form “Electronic application of the applicant” has visually been explained and demonstrated repeatedly to applicants via TV channels.

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Applicants being the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan filled out the form “Electronic application of the applicant” through using their identification cards (the number and PIN code) and “SSAC’s payment card” (record (file) number and code) by visiting the appropriate page of the SSAC’s web site (www.tqdk.gov.az). Then applicants confirmed their applications by submitting the required documents to the corresponding CRD. Commissions for Reception of Documents were organized in all regions of the republic for the reception of documents and the confirmation of electronic application forms. Current high school graduates confirmed their applications in the following CRDs by submitting the required documents:

In Baku: Binagadi district – schools number 83, 115 and 297; Khatai district - schools number 58, 95 and 249; Nasimi district – schools number 19 and 46; Sabail district - schools number 49 and 190; Sabunchu district – schools number 75 and 107; Garadagh district - school number 139; Azizbayov district – school number 136; Nizami district - schools number 210 and 250; Narimanov district - schools number 47 and 178; Yasamal district - schools number 158 and 225; Surakhany district - schools number 85 and 104.

In other regions (cities): District (city) educational departments.

Applicants who finished comprehensive schools in the previous years, graduates of higher and specialized secondary education institutions, as well as previous years’ high school graduates, who failed to receive a school-leaving certificate but were allowed to take part in the centralized final exams this year, confirmed their applications in the following CRDs:

In Baku city: Baku State University; Azerbaijan Technical University; Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University; Azerbaijan Tourism Institute; Qafqaz University; Khazar University; “Azerbaijan” University;

In other cities and regions: In Nakhchivan Regional Branch of the SSAC in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic; In Sumgait Sumgait State University and Sumgait Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Ganja Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Ganja State University and Azerbaijan University of Technology; In Mingachevir Mingachevir Polytechnical Institute; Mingachevir Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Lankaran Lankaran State University; In Shaki Shaki Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Gazakh Gazakh Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Aghjabadi Aghjabadi Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Jalilabad Jalilabad Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Guba Guba Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Salyan Salyan Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Shamakhy Shamakhy Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Zagatala Zagatala Branch of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute;

The citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan under 16 till April 30, 2010, confirmed their applications in the following CRDs:

In Baku: Azerbaijan Teachers Institute; In Nakhchivan: Regional Branch of the SSAC in Nakhchivan AR; In Ganja: Regional Branch of the SSAC in Ganja. In Lankaran: Regional Branch of the SSAC in Lankaran;

The citizens of foreign states and persons without citizenship could register their applications in the specially organized CRD within the SSAC. All conditions have been created for the Azerbaijanis living in the Republic of Georgia to submit their documents to Educational Department of Gazakh district, and for the Azerbaijanis living in the Russian Federation to submit their documents to Educational Department of Gusar district.

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The admission to higher schools in academic year 2010 - 2011 was carried out in four speciality groups. Group I consists of mathematics, physics, engineering, chemical technology, architecture and designing specialities; group II consists of economy, management, sociology and geography specialities; group III consists of humanities, arts, and music specialities; group IV consists of medicine, chemistry, biology, agrarian, psychology and sport specialities. Speciality groups were distinguished from each other for the composition of examination subjects. Weighting coefficients of examination subjects in group III were different depending on the speciality. Thus, this group was divided into two subgroups. For calculation of the total score with respect to particular speciality, comparative points scored by an applicant in each exam subject were multiplied by weighting coefficients depending on the importance of the subject for the selected speciality, and then, all the scores in exam subjects were summed up. Two types of weighting coefficients have been introduced with this purpose (“2” and “1”). Speciality groups, subgroups and appropriate weighting coefficients are presented in the following table:

Table 1.1 EXAMINATION SUBJECTS AND THEIR RELATIVE WEIGHTING COEFFICIENTS ACCORDING TO SUBGROUPS

SPECIALITY GROUPS AND SUBGROUPS AND RELATIVE WEIGHTING COEFFICIENTS OF SUBJECTS Examination subjects GROUP I GROUP II GROUP III GROUP IV R IC DT XH TK Native Language 1 1 2 2 1 Literature 1 1 Mathematics 2 2 1 1 1 Physics 2 1 Chemistry 1 2 Biology 2 History 2 1 History of Azerbaijan 1 Geography 2 Foreign language 1 1 1 2

Subgroup titles: R – mathematics, physics, engineering, architecture and designing specialities; IC – economics, management, sociology and geography specialities; DT – humanities, pedagogics, arts and music specialities; XH – foreign languages and international relations; TK – medicine, chemistry, biology, agrarian, psychology and sport specialities.

For calculation of the total score of an applicant, comparative points scored by an applicant for each subject were multiplied by appropriate weighting coefficients stipulated above and then all the scores in exam subjects were summed up. The relative score for each subject was calculated according to the following formula: NB = 4*D-Y

NB – relative score for a subject; D – the number of correct answers; Y – the number of incorrect answers. In case the result of the calculation was negative, the relative score was accepted as “0”.

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Along with other specialities in groups I, III and IV, specialities demanding specific skills were also included in these speciality groups. Applicants wishing to get education in these specialities took exams demanding specific abilities in addition to test examinations.

In order to participate in the examinations demanding specific abilities and talent, applicants had their applications confirmed according to the generally accepted procedures, then got registered in the appropriate Aptitude Examination Commission (AEC) organized by the SSAC. In order to get registered, applicants presented required documents and their works concerning their creative activities to AEC from April 30 to May 31. It should also be pointed out that it is the third year the selection round has been held before the examinations demanding specific skills and talent (applicants’ creative activities were checked). Selection rounds were held in Baku, Nakhchivan and Ganja. The registered applicants took their examinations for specific abilities and talent after the test examinations according to the schedule.

Examinations on revelation of specific skills and talent were held in the centralized way by special commissions established by the SSAC. This year in Baku aptitude examinations for fine arts specialities were held in Azerbaijan State Arts Academy, music specialities in Baku Musical Academy and Music College of Azerbaijan National Conservatoire, architecture and artistic design specialities in Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, theatre, cinema and choreography specialities in Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art, physical training and sport specialities were held in Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Training and Sports. Aptitude examinations were also organized in Nakhchivan and Ganja cities along with Baku. Applicants who applied for similar specialities of Nakhchivan State University and Nakhchivan Teachers Institute, Ganja State University, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and Azerbaijan University of Technology could take examinations for revelation of specific abilities and talent in these cities. Applicants desiring to get education in specialities demanding specific skills and talent of any higher school of the republic could take examinations held in Baku. The SSAC published guidance for examinations on revelation of specific abilities and talent, admission programs, methodical recommendations for preparation for examinations, assessment criteria and other necessary materials in the special issues of the “Abiturient” journal and released it at the beginning of the year and introduced it to applicants for usage while preparing for examinations on specific skills and talent. The final results of aptitude examinations for similar specialities were evaluated with “pass – not pass” or score scale depending on the characteristics of the speciality. In order to get the right to choose specialities demanding specific abilities and talent and mark their codes in the application form, the applicant’s final results for aptitude examinations and the total score earned by him in the test examinations had to meet the requirements established by the SSAC. Applicants were also given an opportunity to choose other specialities along with specialities demanding specific skills and talent. Widening the range of choice made a positive impact on the competition for admission to specialities demanding specific skills, and consequently improved the quality of selection. The practice of previous years showed that the decreasing of score limitation in the admission process to specialities demanding specific skills and talent made an impact on the creative youth and they showed indifference to examination subjects. This year analyses were carried out on the basis of the results of the previous years and the applicants whose total scores were not less than 75, 100, 150 and 200 (not less than 100, 150, 200 and 250 on specialities on state order) were allowed to take part in the competition in accordance with aptitude examination commissions. We also hope that in the future creative young people having specific skills will understand the importance of necessary knowledge and broad outlook for every owner of such a speciality and will pay particular attention to humanitarian and other subjects as well, and in its turn, this, will give an opportunity to increase the score limitation for the specialities demanding specific skills and talent to the level of other specialities. Every person having the purpose to get a higher education must have comprehensive knowledge and broad outlook without any dependence on the special quality. The admission plans for specialities demanding specific skills and talent and the number of applicants having successfully passed the aptitude examinations to these specialities for academic year 2010 - 2011 are presented in the following table:

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Table 1.2 THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE APTITUDE EXAMINATIONS ON SPECIALITIES DEMANDING SPECIFIC SKILLS

Number of applicants who Speciality Admission KIND OF SPECIALITY successfully passed the aptitude groups plan examinations I Architecture and design specialities 437 365 III Art and music specialities 973 840 IV Sport specialities 975 831

In spite of the fact that the competitive situation on specialities demanding specific skills and talent has greatly improved for the last years, the lowest competitive situation is still on these specialities. In modern conditions the society forms the demand for higher education specialities as well as for other spheres. Along with this, there is great necessity to carry out particular elucidative activities in order to direct young people properly in their speciality selection. Thus, a particular attention should be paid to the arrangement of professionally directed activities. In this direction the SSAC prepares its initiative and publishes methodical materials about the importance of specialities, their prospects, the spheres of demand. Moreover, with the purpose of increasing applicants’ interests in specialities demanding specific skills and supporting them in preparation for admission examinations, every year the SSAC issues methodical materials concerning these specialities, arranges telecasts and gives these applicants an opportunity to choose other specialities. All these activities make their positive impact on the results of admission examinations. For instance, for recent years applicants with high scores both in test examinations and aptitude examinations were admitted to such specialities as “Architecture” of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, “Designer” of Azerbaijan State Arts Academy, “Musical training” and “Instrumental performance” of Baku Musical Academy. During the competition, the order in which specialities had been marked in the “Electronic speciality choosing application form” was of special importance as every applicant was admitted to the first speciality that he/she passed matching his/her score. In order to allow applicants to participate in the competition, along with overall score, requirements (competitive conditions) for every included subject were also set. As a rule, these conditions are formed on the basis of scientific and statistical analyses of admission examinations. As a result of these analyses, it was determined that in the speciality groups I and III, it was impossible to fulfill the planned student places completely on the account of applicants with high and average score range. In order to increase the competitive situation in comparison with the previous years, for the last two years the restriction put on overall score for participation in the competition in group I was decreased from 250 points to 200, in group III from 300 to 250 points. Relative score restriction was applied in all speciality groups. In general, competitive conditions were as follows: - In group I applicants having minimum 200 overall points, including at least 10 relative points scored from each of examination subjects could participate in the competition. Applicants having minimum 300 overall points could participate in the competition for this speciality group on the state order; - In group II applicants having minimum 250 overall points, including at least 10 relative points scored from each of examination subjects could participate in the competition. Applicants having minimum 400 overall points could participate in the competition for this speciality group on the state order; - In group III applicants having minimum 250 overall points, including at least 10 relative points scored from each of examination subjects could participate in the competition. Applicants having minimum 350 overall points could participate in the competition for this speciality group on the state order; - In group IV applicants having minimum 250 overall points, including at least 10 relative points scored from each of examination subjects could participate in the competition. Applicants having minimum 350 overall points could participate in the competition for this speciality group on the state order; - No minimum pass score was set for each of examination subjects that were included in specialities of group IV of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University. There was set no minimum to be scored from separate subjects for applicants with overall 300 and higher points for speciality groups I and III, and 350 and higher points for speciality groups II and IV . – Applicants whose final result gained at the aptitude examination and the overall score gained at the test examination was appropriate to the requirements established by the SSAC, were admitted to participate in the competition of specialities for groups I, III and IV, specialities having a star «*» (which had got “pass” as a result of aptitude examination) or two stars «**» (which had got score in points) in front of them (there was set no minimum for applicants to be scored from separate subjects). The competition for specialities demanding specific skill and talent, final results of which were estimated in points, was held according to the final result of an applicant in the aptitude examination, and the competition for specialities demanding specific skill and talent, final results of which were estimated as “pass”, was held according to the overall score gained by an applicant in the test examination. Competitive conditions according to Aptitude Examination Commissions are presented in Table 1.3:

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Table 1.3 Competitive conditions according to Aptitude Examination Commissions of higher schools

Competitive conditions Aptitude Examination Commissions Education by means of state Education on paid basis budget Final results Final results of aptitude of aptitude Minimum examination: Minimum examination: Name Code test score Minimum test score Minimum score score or pass or pass In Baku Architecture and design direction Architecture 40 250 9 200 7 Design 41 250 pass 200 pass Fine arts direction Fine arts 10 150 9 100 7 Decorative and applied art and 11 200 9 150 7 design Sculpture 12 150 9 100 7 Fine arts and drawing 13 200 pass 150 pass Music specialities direction Piano, organ, harpsichord 20 150 9 100 7 Orchestra instruments 21 150 9 100 7 Folk musical instruments (ANC) 22 150 9 100 7 Folk musical instruments (ASUCA) 23 150 9 100 7 Solo singing (BMA) 24 150 9 100 7 Solo singing (ANC) 25 150 9 100 7 Solo singing (ASUCA) 26 150 9 100 7 Conducting 27 150 9 100 7 National wind and percussion 28 150 9 100 7 instruments Composing 29 150 9 100 7 Musical science 30 150 9 100 7 Instrumental performance (ASUCA) 31 150 9 100 7 Musical education 32 200 pass 150 Pass Theatre, cinema and choreography direction Actor profession 50 150 9 100 7 Producer faculty 51 200 9 150 7 Cameraman faculty 52 150 9 100 7 Choreography 53 150 9 100 7 Physical training and sport direction Physical training and sport 60 100 pass 75 Pass Physical training and pre- 62 150 pass 100 Pass conscription training of the youth

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Table 1.3 (continuation) Competitive conditions Aptitude Examination Commissions Education by means of state Education on paid basis budget Final Final results results of of aptitude aptitude Minimum examination: Minimum examina- Name Code test score Minimum test score tion: score Minimum or pass score or pass In Nakhchivan city Architecture and design direction Architecture 77 200 7 150 5 Fine arts direction Fine arts and drawing 70 200 pass 150 pass Music specialities direction Composing 69 150 9 100 7 Piano 71 150 9 100 7 Orchestra instruments 72 150 9 100 7 Musical science 73 150 9 100 7 Folk musical instruments 74 150 9 100 7 Conducting 75 150 9 100 7 Musical education 76 200 pass 150 pass Physical training and sport direction Physical training and sport 78 100 pass 75 pass Physical training and pre- 79 150 pass 100 pass conscription training of the youth In Ganja city Architecture and design direction Architecture 86 200 7 150 5 Design 87 200 pass 150 pass Fine arts direction Fine arts and drawing 81 200 pass 150 pass Music specialities direction Musical education 83 200 pass 150 pass Physical training and sport direction Physical training and sport 84 100 pass 75 pass Physical training and pre- 85 150 pass 100 pass conscription training of the youth

Note: the applicants who scored 150-199 points from test examinations could participate in aptitude examinations organized at Aptitude Examination Commissions number 40 and 41. In case these applicants get at least 5 points on architecture speciality and “pass” on design speciality during aptitude examination, in “Electronic application form” they could note architecture and design specialities of higher education institutions operating only in Ganja city.

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This year admission to higher education institutions was, for the first time, conducted to vacant places on state order and paid basis. Therefore, changes were made in Electronic application form of applicants. According to admission regulations, applicants could choose up to 15 speciality codes of the same speciality group. The applicants, meeting the demands for participation in competition for admission places on state order, were given an opportunity to note the places on state order and paid education form in their applications.

The admission plan to higher schools this year has been 30510 places. In comparison with the previous year the admission plan increased by 5.10 percent.

The admission plan to higher education institutions of the republic for the education year 2010 - 2011 envisaged 30510 places. 52 places out of them were taken by applicants participating in admission examinations out of competition. 21145 places were allocated for Azerbaijani sector and 3683 for Russian sector. The remaining 5630 vacancies were allocated for joint competition of both sectors’ applicants. 25949 places of the admission plan were allocated to public higher schools and 4561 places to private ones. 10337 openings were allocated for admission to higher education institutions on state order. 48 places out of them were taken by applicants who participated in admission examinations out of competition Allocation of admission plan is described in diagrams 1.1 and 1.2:

ADMISSION PLAN

On private higher On state order education institutions

On paid basis On state higher education institutions

Picture 1.1 Picture 1.2

Compared to that of previous year, this year’s admission plan of public higher schools increased by 3.07 percent (772 places), the admission plan of private higher schools increased by 16.8 percent (656 places). Taken overall, the admission plan increased by 1480 places (5.1 percent). Previous year the increase in the admission plan was 3.19 percent. Comparison of quantities of vacancies allocated for different types of education shows that in 2010 overall proportion of vacancies allocated for joint competition decreased by 10.11 percent at the expense of proportions of both Azerbaijani and Russian sectors. This must be considered as an undesirable change, as sometimes applicants from Azerbaijani and Russian sectors answer the same questions, different pass scores on the same specialities of the both sectors emerge because of serious allocation of plan places and different competitive situation. The best trained applicants have better chances to enter those places as plan places are considered for joint competition irrespective of education sector. If we do not take into consideration the places for joint competition, only 85.17 percent of vacancies were allocated for Azerbaijani sector, whereas the Russian sector enjoyed 14.83 percent. Detailed information reflecting admission plan for speciality groups, higher education institutions, different types and sectors of education is presented in tables 1.4. – 1.6.

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Table 1.4 STUDENTS ADMISSION PLAN TO HIGHER SCHOOLS OF THE REPUBLIC FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 - 2011

A D M I S S I O N P L A N Admission based on competition Speciality For joint competition For Azerbaijani sector For Russian sector TOTAL group of both sectors of TOTAL

Public Private Total Public Private Total Public Private Total Public Private Total competition Admission out out Admission

I 7333 250 7583 1138 30 1168 481 282 763 8952 562 9514 0 9514 II 4171 870 5041 1060 1401200 257 850 1107 5488 1860 7348 0 7348 III 5880 1096 6976 1019 50 1069 970 828 1798 7869 1974 9843 12 9855 IV 1465 80 1545 226 20 246 1897 65 1962 3588 165 3753 40 3793 TOTAL 18849 2296 21145 3443 240 3683 3605 2025 5630 25897 4561 30458 52 30510

Table 1.5 DISTRIBUTION OF STATE ORDER ON SPECIALITY GROUPS ON ADMISSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

State order Speciality Admision plan Admission based Admission out of Total group (total) on competition competition quantity percent I 9514 4007* 0 4007* 42.12 II 7348 2050 0 2050 27.90 III 9855 2841* 9 2850* 28.92 IV 3793 1391 39 1430 37.70 TOTAL 30510 10289 48 10337 33.88

* 128 places allocated for designing speciality were equally distributed between speciality groups I and III.

Table 1.6 ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

A D M I S S I O N P L A N For joint For № H I G H E R S C H O O L S For Russian competition Azerbaijani Total sector of both sector sectors 1 Baku State University 2590 982 0 3572 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1290 298 75 1663 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 1615 100 0 1715 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 4 894 131 155 1180 Construction 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 0 0 940 940 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1660 90 123 1873 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 2113 904 0 3017 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 831 185 0 1016

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Table 1.6 (continuation) A D M I S S I O N P L A N For joint For № H I G H E R S C H O O L S For Russian competition Azerbaijani Total sector of both sector sectors 9 Baku Slavic University 478 304 0 782 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 1765 30 0 1795 Academy of Public Administration under the 11 125 75 0 200 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 0 0 137 137 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 0 0 58 58 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 0 0 537 537 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 0 180 180 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 224 102 0 326 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and 17 0 0 788 788 Sports 18 National Aviation Academy 342 162 0 504 19 Azerbaijan State Marine Academy 140 60 0 200 20 Nakhchivan State University 760 0 0 760 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 250 0 0 250 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 663 0 524 1187 23 Ganja State University 1068 20 0 1088 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 422 0 88 510 25 Sumgait State University 1000 0 0 1000 26 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 264 0 0 264 27 Lankaran State University 355 0 0 355 28 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 770 90 0 860 29 Baku Islamic University 0 0 100 100 30 “Azerbaijan” University 30 0 330 360 31 Baku "Asia” University 150 0 0 150 32 Western University 0 0 365 365 33 Khazar University 0 0 495 495 34 “Qafqaz” University 0 0 485 485 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 35 211 40 0 251 University 36 Baku Eurasia University 160 0 0 160 37 Baku Girls University 195 0 0 195 38 "Odlar Yurdu" University 285 110 30 425 39 Baku Business University 0 0 175 175 40 Azerbaijan Socio-Political University 155 0 0 155 41 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 240 0 0 240 42 Azerbaijan Labour and Social Relations Academy 100 0 45 145 T O T A L 21145 3683 5630 30458

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Admission forecast to higher education institutions on the state order according to speciality groups is presented in the table 1.1.5.

112508 applicants submitted their documents to participate in admission examinations to higher schools. In comparison with the previous year, the number of applications decreased by 0.33 percent.

This year 112508 applicants submitted their documents in order to participate in admission examinations to higher schools. In comparison with the previous year the number of applicants decreased by 367 people. 4047 applicants had vocational education certificates, whereas only 530 had higher education diplomas, and the remaining were secondary school graduates. 49.91 percent (56150 persons) of all applicants were boys, and remaining 50.09 percent (56358 persons) – girls. Gender structure of applicants is similar to that of population of the country in general. As a rule, structure of applicants for higher education reflects many features of our society. It is worth noting that the comprehensive database embodying wide range of information about young people has been created by using modern technologies within the State Students Admission Commission. Every year the SSAC prepares analytical materials named “Gender aspects in the admission examinations” and “Oil specialities in statistics” according to the results of admission examinations, and publishes them in special issues of “Abiturient” journal. If during our studies we reveal aspects concerning education system solely, it does not mean that utilization of this data is limited only to these. Using this database one can get absolutely real information without the influence of any subjective factor in any direction of sociological survey. In our opinion, it is possible to use this information base in various spheres (education, socio-economic, health, culture, sports, etc.) in the future or while preparing large projects on the republic or any regional level. Experience shows that nowadays appropriate sociological survey is carried out before implementation of large projects in any sphere. It requires a lot of allocations and time. But it is possible for a short period of time to obtain the required information with the help of many-field information base of the SSAC without wasting any allocations and time.

97328 young people graduated from the secondary schools in 2010. The number of high school graduates decreased by 25780 persons for the last six years.

This tendency has been observed for several years. The number of high school graduates has decreased by 20.94 percent for the last six years. Quite obviously, this shows itself in the number of applicants participating in admission examinations to higher schools. 55.63 percent of applicants was high school graduates of the current year. Last year this indicator was 60.90 percent. The decrease tendency showed itself last year as well. On one hand, it took place because of the decrease of the number of high school graduates; on the other hand it took place at the expense of high school graduates of previous years who could not enter the university. High percent of previous years’ graduates’ participation in admission examinations may be considered as a perspective factor in the country which means our youth associate their future with education, knowledge, and development. Overall composition of applicants according to years of their school-leaving is presented in the following table and diagram.

Table 1.7 The number of applicants in The year of The number comparison with graduation from of the total secondary school applicants number, in percentage 2001 and previous 2483 2.30 years 2002 331 0.31 2003 866 0.80 2004 1850 1.71 2005 2691 2.49 2006 4433 4.11 2007 7308 6.77 2008 9478 8.78

2009 18453 17.10 Picture 1.3 2010 60038 55.63

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31.24 percent of places of the admission plan for higher schools falls to group I, 24.13 percent to group II, 32.32 percent to group III, and 12.32 percent to group IV. In comparison with the previous year, planned places in group I increased by 9.13 percent, in groups II by 0.23, in group III by 3.33 percent, and in group IV – by 8.63 percent (see table 1.9). A great number of places in speciality group I was allocated for specialities “Mathematics and informatics teacher” (663 places), “Information technologies and systems engineering” (545 places), “Mathematics teacher” (480 places) and in speciality group II for specialities “Economics” (1097 places), “Finance” (900 places) and “World economics” (878 places), in speciality group III for specialities “Azerbaijani language and literature teacher” (1379 places), “Primary school teacher” (1078 places) and “Foreign language teacher (English)” (1014 places), in speciality group IV for specialities “Physical training and sport” (900 places), “Medical business” (470 places) and “Biology teacher” (462 places). Admission plans and the distribution of applications according to speciality groups are presented in table 1.8. Let’s draw our attention to the distribution of applicants’ preferences according to the table. This year 31.79 percent (35769 persons) submitted their documents to group I, 24.95 percent (28073 persons) to group II, 29.61 percent (33317 persons) to group III, 13.64 percent (15349 persons) to group IV. Last year these indicators were 31.73 percent, 22.18 percent, 31.69 percent, 14.40 percent respectively. From the table it is possible to observe the fact that the relative weight of applicants in speciality group I nearly has not changed, in speciality group II it has increased, and in speciality groups III and IV decreased. Table 1.8 ADMISSION PLANS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATIONS ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

Admission plan The number of applications № SPECIALITY GROUPS For For For the joint applicants of applicants competition Total Azerbaijani Russian Total Azerbaijani of of applicants sector sector sector Russian of both sector sectors Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 7583 1168 763 9514 32992 2777 35769 designing specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 5041 1200 1107 7348 24733 3340 28073 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, art and 6976 1069 1798 9843 30188 3129 33317 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 1545 246 1962 3753 14173 1176 15349 psychology and sport specialities TOTAL 21145 3683 5630 30458 102086 10422 112508

The comparative analysis of admission plans and the number of applications according to years (see table 1.9) shows that this year the increase of admission plan by 4.92 percent and the decrease of applications by 0.33 percent in general were the reason for decrease in the competitive situation by 5.00 percent. Except group II the competitive situation in all groups decreased. This showed itself in group III more prominently. In comparison with the last two years as a result of sharp decrease of the number of applicants in group III and the increase of planned places the competitive situation dropped by 24.46 percent. In group II, on the contrary, the previous year’s tendency continued and as a result of increase of the number of applicants, the competitive situation increased by 31.09 percent as compared to 2008 year. Last year this indicator was 17.18 percent and this year 11.89 percent.

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Table 1.9 ADMISSION PLAN AND THE COMPARISON OF THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 AND 2010

Admission plan (according to The number of applicants The competitive situation Specia- years) (according to years) (according to years) lity difference, difference, difference, group 2009 2010 in 2009 2010 in 2009 2010 in percentage percentage percentage I 8718 9514 +9.13 35811 35769 -0.12 4.108 3.760 -8.47 II 7331 7348 +0.23 25032 28073 +12.15 3.415 3.820 +11.89 III 9526 9843 +3.33 35772 33317 -6.86 3.755 3.385 -9.86 IV 3455 3753 +8.63 16260 15349 -5.60 4.706 4.090 -13.10 TOTAL 29030 30458 +4.92 112875 112508 -0.33 3.888 3.694 -5.00

(“-” shows decrease, “+” shows increase in comparison with the previous year.)

There is disbalance between the admission plan for speciality groups and the number of applications. In groups I and IV the relative weight of number of applications and in groups II and III the relative weight of planned places are greater.

As we see from the table, current year the highest competitive situation was in speciality group IV (4.09). According to competitive situation, speciality group II (3.82) comes in the second place, then comes speciality group I (3.76) and speciality group III (3.38). As we see, the lowest competitive situation for higher schools was in speciality group III. The competitive situation in group II has increased a little bit in comparison with the previous year. In groups I, III and IV, on the contrary, the competitive situation decreased in comparison with the previous year. Decrease of competitive situation in these groups was caused by increase of the number of planned places and on contrary, decrease of the number of applicants. But we see the opposite in the speciality group II. The competitive situation has increased as the result of 12 percent increase of applicants to this group despite the invariability in this group. The distribution of admission plan and applications for speciality groups for higher schools in year 2010 is presented in picture 1.4. The analysis shows that there is disbalance between the relative weight of admission plan and applications for speciality groups. The distribution of admission plan and applications for speciality groups for higher schools is described in percentage in picture 1.5. As we see from the picture, the part of overall admission plan for speciality group III is greater than the part of applications in this group, in speciality groups I, II and IV we can see the opposite: the part of overall admission plan is less than the part of applications. It must be pointed out that there is great demand for technical specialities in our republic. So, the changes that were made in the process of student admission during the last years are already giving their positive results, and applicants choosing speciality group I were greater in number than the planned places for this group. It is the second year that the relative weight of planned places in group III has been more than the relative weight of applications this year. The number of planned places for this group was more than the number of applications and it, in its turn, negatively affected the competitive situation. As a result of this fact, applicants with a low preparation level get an opportunity to receive higher education. From this point of view, existing realities must be taken into consideration while defining the planned places for higher schools, rapid bounds must not be made in the admission plan, future prospects must be determined and a successful policy of admission plan must be carried out.

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DISTRIBUTION OF ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IN 2010 ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

Admission plan Number of applications

Speciality groups

Picture 1.4

DISTRIBUTION OF ADMISSION PLANS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE RELATIVE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS AMONG SPECIALITY GROUPS IN 2010 (IN PERCENTAGE)

Admission Applications plan

Speciality groups

Picture 1.5

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DISTRIBUTION OF ADMISSION PLANS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER SCHOOLS AMONG SPECIALITY GROUPS IN 2010

Admission Plan Of Public Higher Schools Admission Plan Of Private Higher Schools

Speciality groups

Picture 1.6

The diagram reflecting difference between admission plans and applications for public and private higher schools is presented in picture 1.6. As we see from the diagram, private higher schools implement the preparation of specialists especially in humanities and economic spheres. Applicants mark specialities of private higher schools in the last places in their applications and as a result of it, the competitive situation in most of these educational institutions is low. Applicants especially mark specialities of public higher schools in the first places. 2.99 percent of applicants marked speciality codes of private higher schools in their applications in the first place. In 2000 this indicator made 0.67 percent. Although about ten years passed, the results in this direction are still low. From this point of view, applicants admitted to private higher schools were especially applicants who were not able to enter public higher schools, and knowledge of a great majority of them was not on higher than a satisfactory level. As the private higher schools provide only education on paid basis and the admission of mainly such applicants to these schools restrict the opportunities of private schools to compete with public educational institutions. In order to compete with public higher schools, and to attract more educated young people, private higher schools must both raise the education level and make considerable concessions in education payment for students with higher intellectual level. But unfortunately, most private higher schools are not interested in this fact. In general, level of knowledge of young people admitted to separate higher schools differs greatly (see table 4.11). We consider that this factor must be taken into consideration in syllabuses of the first-year students. Before applying to one or another university an applicant tries to get advice from his/her parents, friends and other people about specialities he/she is interested in, in which universities the particular speciality is trained better, what the knowledge assessment measures are, possibility of employment after graduation, recognition of diploma within the country and abroad. Considering all these facts, an applicant selects various universities with specialities he/she is interested in and marks them in his/her application form in different positions depending on his/her preference. Higher schools are rated on the basis of applicants’ preferences. It is estimated through attraction of the applicants who received the right to study by means of state budget, frequency of indication of speciality

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codes of each higher school in various positions in applications, points scored by applicants and general level of knowledge of applicants applying to a particular higher school. Taking into account the above-mentioned, each university was rated on the basis of the specialities not demanding aptitude examinations. Following features are used for rating each university: − Frequency of indication of particular higher school’s specialities in the first position in application forms; − Competition value calculated on the basis of overall number of applicants participating in the competition and having more opportunities (conditionally applicants scored 400 and more points) to implement their desire in a speciality choice; − Average score of applicants admitted to a particular university; − Percentage of gained competition places on state order.

Ratings of higher schools calculated for year 2010, and their rankings (numerals in parentheses) are presented in table 1.10. The values of parameters used while calculating the rating are presented in the appendix in tables 4.9-4.11. As in previous years, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan preserves the first place in this ranking. Young people with high preparation level show great interest in this educational institution. It is sufficient to check one fact that 75 percent of applicants admitted to this school are those who scored 600 and more points in admission examinations. This is directly linked to the healthy educational climate provided in this school. 92 percent of the first-year students of the Academy study by means of state budget. Azerbaijan Medical University keeps stability and preserves the second place in the ranking as in all previous years. 47 percent of first-year students honoured with President’s scholarship get their education at Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Medical University. Qafqaz University ranks third in the rating. This rating is the highest one among the private higher schools. This higher school has held the highest rank in previous years as well. According to available information, this school is prominent with its high discipline, care about students, and students admitted to this school with high scores are exempt from fees and even awarded scholarships. This educational institution is interested in providing their students with a job and assists them in this matter. As a result of these incentive measures, this university attracts more and more well prepared applicants. In support of the above mentioned, it is enough to note that in this admission campaign 181 applicants with 600 and more points gave their preferences for Qafqaz University. 25 students admitted to this educational institution with the highest scores are honoured with President’s scholarship. Except Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, technical higher schools possess the lowest indicators among public universities. Azerbaijan State Oil Academy comes fourth in the rating table with the rating indicator of 2326 which is very high one. This year 67.93 percent of the students, who entered the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, are those who gained the right to study on the state order by means of state budget. The lowest rating belongs to Azerbaijan University of Technology with the rating indicator of 712. The highest rating belongs to Nakhchivan State University among the higher schools representing the regions of the republic. The university holds 9th place with rating indicator of 2819 among the higher schools of the republic. Detailed figures showing performances of higher schools in the current year are presented in the following table. The position of the higher schools held on the basis of rating indicator are shown in the brackets.

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Table 1.10 RATING INDICATORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (FOR 2010)

№ THE NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL Rating 1 Baku State University 3230 (6) 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 3271 (4) 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 1587 (13) 4 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction 1453 (15) 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 6048 (2) 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1956 (11) 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 2852 (8) 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 2942 (7) 9 Nakhchivan State University 2819 (9) 10 Baku Slavic University 2002 (10) 11 Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 8243 (1) 12 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 1356 (16) 13 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 3246 (5) 14 Sumgait State University 1044 (20) 15 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja) 1005 (22) 16 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja) 712 (36) 17 Ganja State University 1546 (14) 18 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 1016 (21) 19 Lankaran State University 1241 (18) 20 National Academy of Aviation 1833 (12) 21 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 1253 (17) 22 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 1100 (19) 23 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 767 (30) 24 Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and Social Relations 831 (26) 25 “Azerbaijan” University 887 (24) 26 Baku “Asia” University 728 (34) 27 Western University 828 (27) 28 Khazar University 962 (23) 29 Qafqaz University 3336 (3) 30 Baku Eurasia University 738 (32) 31 Baku Girls University 724 (35) 32 “Odlar Yurdu” University 783 (29) 33 Baku Business University 809 (28) 34 Azerbaijan Socio-Political University 879 (25) 35 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 758 (31) 36 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” University 738 (33)

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The highest competitive situation for higher schools for years 1992-2010 occurred in 2008, and the lowest competitive situation in 2002.

Dynamics of total admission plan to public and private higher schools and quantity of applications for separately taken years are presented in the following picture 1.7. Comparative analysis of dynamics of planned vacancies and applications for the period of 1992-2010 shows that during this period the admission plan of higher schools increased by 79.88 percent, and the quantity of applications increased by 2.79 times. But the analysis shows that the characteristics of change of these indicators were different according to years. Despite the fact that quantity of applications was predicted, it wasn’t always considered during the planning. The highest number of vacancies for public schools was allocated in year 2010, and the lowest in 1993. The smallest number of applications was registered in year 1992, the largest in 2008. The lowest competitive conditions took place in year 2002, when quantity of planned vacancies was preserved, despite reduction of number of high school graduates nearly by two times. Low competitive conditions had negative impact on the quality of enrolment, as pass scores were set quite low.

DYNAMICS OF ADMISSION PLAN OF HIGHER SCHOOLS AND THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE YEARS 1992-2010

Admission plan Number of applications

Picture 1.7

Applicants of Russian sector took an exam in the subject “Azerbaijani language” on the 23rd of May and the 20th of June.

It is the fourth year as the State Students Admission Commission has carried out the examinations in Azerbaijani language for Russian sector graduates before the admission examinations to higher and specialized secondary education institutions from the secondary education basis in conformity with the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On the State Language”. This year the examinations in Azerbaijani language

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have been held twice - on 23rd of May (in Baku, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Sumgait, Lankaran, Shaki and Guba) and on 20th of June (in Baku and Nakhchivan) as well. The examination results have been evaluated with “pass” and “not pass”. The applicants getting “pass” have been allowed to participate in the admission examinations. Each correct answer was scored with one point. Wrong answers did not affect the correct answers. The score earned by an applicant had to be not less than 12 points in order to get “pass”. 10804 applicants participated in the examinations held on the 23rd of May. Test books in four variants were used in the exam. 9324 applicants who participated in the examination got “pass”. 2189 applicants took part in the exam held on the 20th of June. Test books in four variants were used in this exam as well. 1231 applicants got “pass”. It must be pointed out that the applicants of Russian sector who got “not pass” in the examinations held on the 23rd of May and 20th of June, and the applicants who did not take part in both examinations lost their right to participate in admission examination to higher schools and secondary specialized schools from secondary education basis.

4228 invigilators and 345 examination managers were involved to participate in the examinations. Performance of each of them was analyzed and assessed.

Hundreds of employees of such sectors as science, education, culture, health service and others, as well as thousands of secondary school teachers are involved every year for management and supervision of the examination process. The SSAC attaches great importance to correctness and impartiality of examinations, as well as supervision over the process in examination rooms in accordance with instructions, and constantly improves these aspects of its functioning. As in previous years, in February, March and April period of year 2010 the workshops with special schedule were organized for invigilators in schools of Baku, Sumgait and Absheron, teachers-invigilators were informed about examination rules. The video materials of instructive character were demonstrated in the workshops to make the examination process clear for invigilators and they were given “Instructional brochure for invigilators” prepared by the SSAC. Separate workshops were held for the majority of teachers who were involved as invigilators for the first time. These workshops were also held in April in the same way in the regions of the republic (Ganja, Shaki, Goychay, Lankaran, Mingachevir, Nakhchivan, Guba, Shirvan, Ujar, Aghdash, Aghjabadi, Barda, Beylagan, Yevlakh, Salyan, Masally, Gakh, Oghuz, Gusar, Khachmaz, Ismayilly). In order to master the examination technology deeply, invigilators were constantly attracted to participate in trial examinations. The overall number of invigilators participating in trial examinations was 6777 persons, 1012 of which were those who participated in the examinations for the first time. This year in general 4228 persons were involved as invigilators to participate in the admission examinations to higher schools, including 3218 persons from districts of Baku city (Yasamal district – 274, Binagadi district – 426, Sabail district – 228, Khatai district – 479, Khazar district – 139, Narimanov district – 312, Surakhany district – 338, Sabunchu district – 306, Nasimi district – 287, Garadagh district – 122, Nizami district – 307), 322 persons from Sumgait city, 200 persons from Absheron district, 169 teachers from Nakhchivan AR, 85 teachers from Ganja, 109 persons from Mingachevir, 28 teachers from Yevlakh, 65 scientific workers from National Academy of Sciences, 26 collaborators from the SSAC. Besides, 6 students of Azerbaijan University of Languages were attracted as invigilators for I group disabled applicants. Teachers of secondary schools of appropriate districts were attracted as invigilators to participate in the examinations to secondary specialized educational schools from compulsory education basis held in the regions. These invigilators were selected from among the invigilators who participated in trial examinations and before the examinations they were once more instructed about the rules of examinations. 1881 invigilators were attracted to examinations, including 814 from Baku, 145 from Sumgait, 44 from Absheron, 218 from Ganja, 64 from Shaki, 52 from Goychay, 62 from Lankaran, 53 from Mingachevir, 43 from Nakhchivan, 76 from Guba, 62 teachers from Shirvan, 25 from Yevlakh, 25 from Oghuz, 30 from Aghdash, 28 from Salyan, 24 from Masally, 22 from Gusar, 19 from Aghjabadi, 20 from Barda, 37 from National Academy of Sciences, and 18 collaborators from the SSAC. 386 invigilators either did not come to the examinations or were late. In connection with these, appropriate educational departments were informed about it in order to take measures. With the purpose of renewing and enriching the examination invigilators’ base, relations were established with separate institutions of ANAS, including a number of state committees and ministries, the

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representatives of these bodies were determined to participate in the examinations as managers. Workshops were held with examination invigilators who were included in the base for the first time and then they were attracted to participate in trial and admission examinations. The performance of invigilators participating in the examinations was investigated in accordance with the information of examination managers and the letters of complaint received by the SSAC. The invigilators who supervised the examination on a low level, gave opportunities for copying out, broke the instructional rules were excluded from the base and their lists were sent to the Ministry of Education, Educational Department of Baku city and appropriate departments of education in order to take administrative measures. In general, we can say that a great majority of invigilators followed the instructional rules and fulfilled the responsibility of their duty while carrying out this event of public importance.

The admission examinations were held on the 4th, 11th, 17th and 23rd of July. 108529 applicants participated in the examinations. Test booklets in 4 variants were used in each examination.

The purpose of conducting the examinations during 4 days was to simplify the administration of the examination process and to provide operative supervision of the State Commission concerning the examinations. All the conditions were arranged for the representatives of mass media to participate in the examination with the purpose of delivering all detailed information to the public about the examination process and at the same time to ensure transparency in the admission as well. In connection with this, the Chairperson of the State Commission held press conferences for the representatives of mass media on every Friday of the week before the beginning of the examinations and during the exams. It is already the ninth year as the SSAC has enlightened the process of admission examinations on its website hour after hour and presented photos reflecting the whole examination process. Test books for the examinations were prepared in the special bunker in the SSAC’s building for the 1st exam on 30 June-4 July, for the 2nd exam on 7-11 July, for the 3rd exam on13-17 July, for the 4th exam on 19-23 July. Test items used in the examinations were selected automatically from the electronic bank by the use of a program. Test items included for each speciality group in accordance with level of knowledge of applicants met standards determined by subject workshops functioning within the SSAC since the year 1994. Test books for each group of both Azerbaijani and Russian sectors were compiled in 4 variants (A, B, C, D) which ensured variance and prevention of copying of applicants from each other. Applicants to speciality group III, as well as those having chosen specialities of the Police Academy and “Science of law” speciality of the Academy of the Ministry of National Security sat for examination on July 4. The examinations were held in Baku, Nakhchivan and Sumgait. 2291 teachers-invigilators, 235 examination managers from secondary schools of Baku and Sumgait cities were involved in the administration of the examination. 27.69 percent of the applicants of this group were boys and 72.31 percent were girls. 16466 (49.42 percent) applicants who submitted their documents for group III were high school graduates of the current year who finished secondary schools providing general education, 64 applicants were the citizens of foreign countries, 231 applicants were people having higher education, 1630 applicants were graduates of secondary specialized schools. Applicants of speciality group I, as well as those who chose specialities of Higher Military School, Baku Fire Technical School and specialities “Emergency situations and safety engineering of life activity” and “Fire safety engineering” of the Academy of the Ministry for Emergency Situations, and “Information technologies and systems engineering” speciality of the Academy of the Ministry of National Security participated in the examination held on July 11. The examinations were held in Baku, Nakhchivan, Sumgait and Ganja cities. 2413 teachers-invigilators, 258 examination managers from secondary schools of Baku, Sumgait, Nakhchivan and Mingachevir cities were involved in the administration of the examination. 17404 (48.66 percent) applicants who submitted their documents for group I were high school graduates of the current year who finished secondary schools providing general education, 58 applicants were the citizens of foreign countries, 140 applicants were people having higher education, 1191 applicants were graduates of specialized secondary schools.

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Applicants of speciality group IV, as well as applicants of Military Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev, Military Lyceum named after J. Nakhchivanski and applicants of Secondary Military Medical School participated in the examinations held on July 17. The admission examination to group IV was held in Baku and Nakhchivan. 1226 teachers-invigilators, 129 examination managers from secondary schools of Baku, Sumgait, and Nakhchivan cities and Absheron district were involved in the administration of the examination. 46.38 percent of applicants of this group were boys and 53.62 percent were girls. 8320 (54.21 percent) applicants who submitted their documents for group IV were high school graduates of the current year who finished secondary schools providing general education, 37 applicants were the citizens of foreign countries, 59 applicants were people having higher education, 458 applicants were graduates of specialized secondary schools. Applicants of speciality group II, as well as applicants of “Administrative management” speciality of Academy of State Border Service participated in the examinations held on July 23. The admission examinations were held in Baku and Nakhchivan. 1899 teachers-invigilators, 193 examination managers from secondary schools of Baku, Sumgait, and Nakhchivan cities and Absheron district were involved in the administration of the examination. 65.03 percent of applicants of this group were boys and 34.97 percent were girls. 17671 (62.95 percent) applicants who submitted their documents for group II were high school graduates of the current year who finished secondary schools providing general education, 40 applicants were the citizens of foreign countries, 100 applicants were people with higher education, 768 applicants were graduates of specialized secondary schools. As a whole, the highest relative number of boys participating in the examinations was in Speciality group II (65.03 percent) and the highest relative number of girls was in speciality group III (72.31 percent). Test books in 4 variants were used for each of speciality group examination. As an extra part to the main test book in speciality groups I, II and III, one “European languages” test paper with test items in the German and French languages and in speciality groups II and III, one “Oriental languages” test paper with test items in the Persian and Arabic languages were printed in 1 variant. Tests in the English and Russian languages were placed in the main test books. Thus, 11, 10, 16 (including 4 for military lyceums, 4 for Secondary Military Medical School) and 10 types of test books were prepared on July 4, 11, 17 and 23, respectively. In general, 5030 test items were used in these examinations. 108529 applicants took part in the examinations, 98425 and 10104 applicants represented Azerbaijani and Russian sectors correspondingly. Every moment of the examination process and as well as post examination processes – expertise of tests, determination of answer keys, analysis of examination protocols have been enlightened in an operative manner on the SSAC’s website. The examination results were reported within a few days after the examinations in each speciality group were held (the results of the examinations to speciality group III – on July 6, speciality group I – on July 13, speciality group IV – on July 17 and speciality group II – on July 25) on the SSAC’s web page and via AZERCELL cell phone service. After each examination the SSAC announced correct answers of test items applied in the examination via “Space” TV channel, the responsible employees and subject experts of the SSAC answered the questions about test items and the examination process which were of interest for the applicants and pedagogical community. This activity was of great importance from the view point of calculating the scores of applicants and answering the questions they were interested in, and in general, ensuring of transparency of the examination process as well. A special program was prepared to calculate applicants’ scores and placed on the SSAC’s web site and web site of “Abiturient” journal as well. The program was quite simple for use and applicants marked their correct and wrong answers in every subject on appropriate positions and could calculate exact relative and overall scores automatically and print their results. The SSAC established the Commission for Appeals to review the appeals connected with the content of test items in every subject separately applied in the examination and the examination process after each group’s admission examination. This Commission carried out its activity on the following dates: - on July 5 and 6 for group III; - on July 12 and 13 for group I; - on July 18 and 19 for group IV; - on July 24 and 25 for group II.

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Speciality choice was carried out after the applicants’ examination results (scores) were reported.

The applicants who met the competition conditions selected the specialities and confirmed their applications via Internet from 25 July to 2 August, 2010 in order to take part in the competition connected with the admission to higher schools. According to the results of the test examinations, 33026 applicants gained the right to participate in the competition for choice of specialities of higher schools. With the purpose of helping the applicants during the selection of specialities the SSAC published the information containing some data about every speciality group separately, the number of planned places, the distribution of examination scores of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition, the pass scores formed for specialities of public higher schools in the admission examination in 2009 in a special issue of “Abiturient” journal. According to the admission examination results, 10130 applicants gained the right to participate in the competition in speciality group I, 9073 applicants in speciality group II, 9073 and 4750 applicants in speciality groups III and IV correspondingly (see table 1.11).

Table 1.11 THE DISTRIBUTION OF ADMISSION PLANS ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS AND APPLICANTS WHO GAINED THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION

The number of applicants who gained Admission plan the right to participate in the Speciality competition group Azerbaijani Russian Specialities of joint Azerbaijani Russian Total Total sector sector competition sector sector I 7583 1168 763 9514 8865 1265 10130 II 5041 1200 1107 7348 7682 1391 9073 III 6976 1069 1798 9843 7701 1372 9073 IV 1545 246 1962 3753 4310 440 4750 TOTAL 21145 3683 5630 30458 28558 4468 33026

32335 applicants participated in the stage of speciality selection, 2.09 percent (691 applicants) who gained the right to take part in the competition for specialities of higher schools did not take part in speciality selection stage of the admission campaign either as a result of the fact that they were not able to achieve the highest score needed for the preferred speciality or as a result of the fact that they were admitted to higher schools of foreign countries. 4093 applicants who submitted their documents to speciality selection stage indicated only free specialities of higher schools, 15927 applicants marked only paid specialities in their application forms. 137 applicants marked in their application forms only specialities of private educational institutions. 38.09 percent (12315 applicants) in this stage indicated in their application forms the specialities both on the payment basis and on state order.

The results of the competition and placement were known within 2 days. 27687 applicants were admitted to higher schools in the first stage, and the admission plan was fulfilled 90.90 percent.

The competition and the placement took 2 days, and the examination results were reported on August 4 on the SSAC’s website and via AZERCELL cell phone service, and on August 5 were published in the 6th issue of “Abiturient” journal. Pass scores on specialities were also presented here.

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27687 applicants were admitted to universities in the first stage according to the results of admission examinations, thus the admission plan was fulfilled 90.90 percent. 23586 persons of all the admitted were applicants of Azerbaijani sector and 4101 were those of Russian sector. Indicators of fulfillment of admission plan in the first stage for Azerbaijani sector was 90.36, for Russian sector 94.15 percent (Table 1.12).

Table 1.12 INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER SCHOOLS

Speciality Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total according to sectors group Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) I 8202 7742 (94.39) 1312 1226 (93.45) 9514 8968 (94.26) II 5982 5591 (93.46) 1366 1285 (94.07) 7348 6876 (93.58) III 8582 7119 (82.95) 1261 1205 (95.56) 9843 8324 (84.57) IV 3336 3134 (93.94) 417 385 (92.33) 3753 3519 (93.76) TOTAL 26102 23586 (90.36) 4356 4101 (94.15) 30458 27687 (90.90)

Speciality selection for participation in the students’ admission competition for vacant places of higher schools and specialized secondary education institutions from the basis of complete secondary education was carried out at the same time.

After the results were reported, additional admission was announced to vacant places after the first stage from August 6 to August 10. Announcement on additional admission, information on vacant places and competitive conditions were published in the 7th issue of “Abiturient” journal and brought to the attention of the public. During the additional enrolment applicants who had got high scores in the main campaign but couldn’t succeed due to too high competitive standards for selected by them specialities were provided with the opportunity to choose from among other specialities with remaining vacancies matching their scores. The competitive conditions in this stage were not changed and remained the same as in the first stage.

As a result of additional enrolment on vacancies, 734 more applicants were admitted to higher schools, and the admission plan was fulfilled 93.31 percent.

Additional admission to vacant places of higher schools and the students’ admission competition for specialized secondary educational institutions from the complete secondary education basis were announced at the same time. During last four years the reception of applications for both competitions were executed via Internet. Applicants were able to mark in the same application form via Internet 15 codes of both specialities of higher schools left vacant and specialities of technical schools they preferred in the sequence they wanted. The competition here as well was carried out in accordance with the sequence of specialities selected by applicants according to general regulations and an applicant was admitted to the first speciality he/she gained during the competition. In general, 24109 applications were accepted for two competitions. 2055 application forms contained the codes of specialities of higher schools left vacant. 734 applicants who participated in the competition were admitted to higher schools. Thus, the indicator of fulfillment of the admission plan rose from 90.90 to 93.31 percent. Taking into consideration the results of additional placement to vacant places, the information on the number of the applicants admitted to higher schools is presented in the table below.

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Table 1.13 INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER SCHOOLS (TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ADDITIONAL PLACEMENT)

Speciality Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total according to sectors group Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) I 8193 8064 (98.43) 1321 1264 (95.69) 9514 9328 (98.04) II 5979 5905 (98.76) 1369 1286 (93.94) 7348 7191 (97.86) III 8544 7118 (83.31) 1299 1257 (96.77) 9843 8375 (85.09) IV 3324 3134 (94.28) 429 393 (91.61) 3753 3527 (93.98) TOTAL 26040 24221 (93.01) 4418 4200 (95.07) 30458 28421 (93.31)

Let’s examine the indicators of the admission of separate speciality groups taking into account additional enrolment: 34657 applicants took part in the examination for speciality group I. 25.24 percent of applicants to Azerbaijani sector and 46.61 percent of applicants to Russian sector were admitted to higher schools. The admission plan in this group was fulfilled 98.04 percent. 27396 applicants took part in the examination for speciality group II. 24.48 percent of applicants to Azerbaijani sector and 39.30 percent of applicants to Russian sector were admitted to higher schools. The admission plan in this group was fulfilled 97.86 percent. 31765 applicants took part in the examination for speciality group III. 24.74 percent of applicants to Azerbaijani sector and 42.03 percent of applicants to Russian sector were admitted to higher schools. The admission plan in this group was fulfilled 85.09 percent. 14711 applicants took part in the examination for speciality group IV. 23.07 percent of applicants to Azerbaijani sector and 34.81 percent of applicants to Russian sector were admitted to higher schools. The admission plan in this group was fulfilled 93.98 percent. As we see, the admission percentage to higher schools among applicants who participated in the examinations in all groups is higher in Russian sector. In general, the overall percentage of admitted applicants for Azerbaijani sector is 24.61 (84.81 percent of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition), while the same indicator for Russian sector is – 41.57 (94.00 percent of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition). The indicator of fulfillment of planned places in Azerbaijani sector was 93.01 percent and in Russian sector – 95.07 percent. This year the lowest percentage of fulfillment of planned places in Azerbaijani and Russian sectors is in speciality group III. Analysis of enrolment on different education types shows that 25232 applicants entered public higher schools and 3189 applicants private ones; admission plan for public universities was met by 97.43, for private universities by 69.92 percent. Let’s see the diagram of distribution of applicants having succeeded and not succeeded in enrolment for different types of education (Pictures 1.8 and 1.9).

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ADMISSION RESULTS

Admitted Admitted to free specialities of public higher schools Admitted to paid specialities of private higher schools

Admitted to free specialities of Not admitted private higher Admitted to paid specialities of public schools higher schools

Picture 1.8 Picture 1.9

As we see from the diagram, only 26.19 percent of applicants who participated in the examinations were admitted to higher schools. 33.58 percent of the admitted applicants entered free specialities (32.60 percent to public higher schools and 0.98 percent to private higher schools), 66.42 percent entered paid specialities (56.18 percent to public higher schools, 10.24 percent to private higher schools). As we see, 73.81 percent of applicants who submitted their documents for participation in the examinations were not admitted to higher schools. This indicator means 80108 applicants. This shows that both the competition and the number of applicants whose preferences were not met in the admission process were great and this process is of mass character, hard and of great responsibility. The SSAC understands the responsibility of this work and with the purpose of ensuring the complete transparency of the admission campaign, the Commission constantly informed the public about all the activities carried out at each stage of the campaign. The information about the results of all the applicants participating in the admission examinations was brought to the notice of public via Internet within 2-3 days after the examinations. This information contained each applicant’s correct and incorrect answers in every subject, their relative scores, and on the basis of this information they were able to analyze their examination results in a detailed way. After the applicants’ examination scores were reported, the SSAC published a brochure “What should you pay attention to during speciality choice?” to help the graduates make a right choice of speciality. The distribution histograms of examination scores of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition were presented in the form of a table in the brochure. Participants of the competition using this table got an opportunity to determine the position of their own examination indicators in this score range and make a successful choice taking into account the pass scores formed in the previous years for every speciality in the admission examination. Unlike previous years, this year Commissions for Appeals in the SSAC carried out their activity in several stages. The Commissions implemented their activity within 2 days after the examination for each speciality group (on July 5 and 6 for group III; on July 12 and 13 for group I; on July 18 and 19 for group IV; on July 24 and 25 for group II), the examination process and the appeals connected with the content of test items in every subject separately applied in the examination were reviewed. The working groups including employees of Organizational department, Sector for development testing and measurement materials for secondary education and teachers were engaged in the work of the Commission for Appeals, and they gave comprehensive explanations to appeals concerning tests. Besides, one more Commission for Appeals began functioning from July 27 to July 29. The applicants who appealed to the commission were provided with comprehensive information on their examination results, and those insisting on viewing their answer cards were registered for open appeal process held from 28th till 29th of July. During the open appeal they and their parents could compare the information on answer cards with the information in computer and make sure of their identity.

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The specialities most appropriate for applicants’ preferences on each speciality group, and the list of prestigious specialities marked in the first place in application forms were determined.

The competitive conditions depend not only on the number of applicants to a particular speciality, but also on the number of vacancies allocated for it. As a rule, rise in number of applicants results in the rise of competitive conditions, whereas the rise in number of planned vacancies is a cause for decline of competitive conditions. From this point of view, the competitive situation cannot serve as an exact indicator of prestige of specialities. If we take into account that the applicants generally mark most preferred by them specialities in the first position on application form, it will be better to determine the popularity of separate specialities based on this fact. So the most prestigious specialities in each speciality group were identified by using this method. It became clear that Azerbaijani sector applicants in group I mostly preferred “Computer sciences” speciality of Baku State University, in group II – “Finance” speciality of Azerbaijan State Economic University, in group III – “Foreign language teaching” (English language) speciality of Azerbaijan University of Languages, in group IV – “Medical business” speciality of Azerbaijan Medical University (table 1.14). In Russian sector in speciality groups I and IV applicants’ choices are the same with Azerbaijani sector. In speciality groups II and III Russian sector applicants preferred “World economy” speciality of Baku State University and “International relations” speciality of Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (table 1.15). Table 1.14 SPECIALITIES OF FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT MOST FREQUENTLY MARKED IN THE FIRST PLACE IN APPLICATIONS Azerbaijani sector Specialities pointed out on the first Speciality Name of the speciality place group number percentage (in relation to overall number of applicants having selected this speciality I Computer sciences (Baku State University) 256 46.46 II Finance (Azerbaijan State Economic University) 251 30.61 III Foreign language teacher (English; Azerbaijan University of 251 37.52 Languages) IV Medical business (Azerbaijan Medical University) 611 94.44

Table 1.15 SPECIALITIES OF FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT MOST FREQUENTLY MARKED IN THE FIRST PLACE IN APPLICATIONS Russian sector Specialities pointed out on the first Speciality Name of the speciality place group number percentage (in relation to overall number of applicants having selected this speciality I Computer sciences (Baku State University) 112 36.60 II World economy (Baku State University) 72 33.64 III International relations (Academy of Public Administration under 78 45.09 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan) IV Medical business (Azerbaijan Medical University) 73 82.02

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Male applicants give preference to technical and economic specialities, and female applicants to humanities.

An applicant indicating in his/her “Application form” the sequence of selected specialities, in fact, shows his/her preference and interest for this or that speciality group and subgroup. Taking into account this factor, the quantity indicator expressing applicant’s preference for speciality group is calculated. This time the percentage of applicants applying to the same speciality group was taken into consideration. Based on these indicators calculated with regard to each applicant, the preference (in percentage terms) of the average applicant for speciality groups representing applicants of the republic was determined. The results of this calculation are presented in table 1.16

Table 1.16 DISTRIBUTION OF PREFERENCES OF AVERAGE BOY-APPLICANTS AND GIRL-APPLICANTS AMONG SPECIALITY GROUPS

MALE-APPLICANTS FEMALE-APPLICANTS Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Azerbaijani sector Russian sector № Group Preference in Group Preference in Group Preference in Group Preference in percentage percentage percentage percentage 1 I 38.48 II 38.51 III 42.87 III 41.63 2 II 31.99 I 37.21 I 26.02 II 27.05 3 III 16.56 III 15.01 II 16.30 I 18.48 4 IV 12.98 IV 9.27 IV 14.81 IV 12.84

As we see from table 1.16, preferences of boys and girls for speciality groups differ from each other. As in the previous years, this year’s average boy-applicant of both sectors also gives preference to “Mathematics, physics and engineering” (group I) and “Economy and management” (group II) specialities. 70.47 percent of male applicants of Azerbaijani sector participating in the competition and 75.73 percent of Russian sector male applicants’ preferences are directed to these two speciality groups. This fact shows how high the boy-applicants’ interest in technical, economy and management specialities is, and it is necessary to note that this interest does not get weak. Such a question can arise at this point: in case applicants give the same preferences to technical (group I), economic and management (group II) specialities, why the lowest pass scores occur in group I, but the highest pass scores occur in group II? One of the reasons is the availability of a large number of planned vacancies for technical specialities. 31.24 percent of overall admission plan falls to the share of this group. Another reason is one-sided preparation of applicants for this group. Statistical analyses show that the applicants to technical speciality group, as a rule, prepare themselves well for one or two subjects while learning other subjects superficially. Another reason of the lowest result is the fact that 3 of 5 examination subjects in this group are considered to be difficult and connected with exact and natural subjects which require special thinking, logical reasoning, ability of space imagination. And in its turn, it requires much more time from applicants during preparation and examination time in comparison with other groups Male applicants’ preferences for “medicine, chemistry, biology, and psychology specialities” (group IV) are weak (12.98 and 9.27 percent according to sectors). Average statistical female applicants’ preferences for humanities of group III are high. Girls in Azerbaijani sector do not give significant preferences to “economy and management specialities” of group II. It can be noted that in Russian sector girls’ preferences for these specialities are higher. It is connected from one side with the fact that demand for economical specialities exists mainly in cities and the majority of applicants from the Russian sector represent cities and towns. On the other side, it is connected with the fact that the level of training of females residing in rural regions of our republic in maths and foreign languages is lower than of those residing in urban areas. It is known that mathematics subject in group II has high weight coefficient but the preparation level on foreign language subject of the applicants representing big cities of the republic is higher than in regions.

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Traditionally, applicants from Garadagh, Siyazan and Salyan districts with the highest percentage selected specialities of group I.

Distribution of preferences of male and female applicants representing different districts of the republic in speciality groups is determined. List of regions from which applicants mostly prefer one or another group or subgroup of specialities is presented in table 1.17. As we see from the table, male applicants from Salyan and Siyazan, as well as Garadagh district of Baku selected technical specialities with high percentage (68.31, 67.77 and 59.11 percent correspondingly). The results of admission examinations of previous years show that high interest in technical specialities of applicants from these regions, as well as Khazar and Surakhany districts of Baku has become a tradition. This is explained by high level of teaching of exact sciences, especially mathematics and physics and the existence of industrial enterprises connected with technical sciences in these regions. Undoubtedly, prestige of the teacher, high level of his/her educational background and teaching talent encourage profound learning of the subject by students. In selection of speciality the applicant gives preference to speciality group in which the subject best known by him/her plays a central role. This year male applicants from Ganja city, Goychay, Aghdash, Zagatala, Narimanov, Yasamal, Sabail districts of Baku city and Ordubad district of Nakhchivan AR gave significant preferences to economical and management specialities, female applicants from Sumgait city, Jalilabad, Bilasuvar, Imishli, Yevlakh, Goychay districts, Surakhany district of Baku city and Kangarli district of Nakhchivan AR gave preferences to humanities, and from Aghjabadi, Shamkir, Barda, Gusar districts and Shahbuz and Sharur districts of Nakhchivan AR to specialities of medicine and chemistry.

Table 1.17 DISTRIBUTION OF PREFERENCES OF BOY-APPLICANT AND GIRL-APPLICANT REPRESENTING REGIONS OF THE REPUBLIC AMONG SPECIALITY GROUPS

Speciality AZERBAIJANI SECTOR RUSSIAN SECTOR group Male-applicant Female-applicant Male-applicant Female-applicant I Salyan district (68.31), Gubadly district (45.99), Garadagh district of Baku city Mingachevir city (37.04), Siyazan district (67.77), Siyazan district (45.62), (65.15), Surakhany district of Khazar district of Baku Garadagh district of Baku Ujar district (41.55), Baku city (54.22), Khazar city (34.06), Garadagh city (59.11), Neftchala Mingachevir city (39.92), district of Baku city (51.79) district of Baku city district (58.53) Salyan district (39.57) (30.56), II Goychay district (46.68), Balakan district (28.30), Ganja city (55.92), Narimanov Sabail district of Baku Ordubad district of Zardab district (28.21), district of Baku city (42.42), city (33.07), Narimanov Nakhchivan AR (45.49), Zagatala district (23.58), Yasamal district of Baku city district of Baku city Aghdash district (44.33), Khachmaz district (23.58), (41.50), Sabail district of Baku (32.84), Yasamal district Zagatala district (43.49) Yasamal district of Baku city city (40.62) of Baku city (32.75), (23.44) Ganja city (31.13), III Kangarli district of Jalilabad district (58.33), Mingachevir city (30.00), Yevlakh district (61.82), Nakhchivan AR (33.33), Kangarli district of Nasimi district of Baku city Goychay district (59.26), Yardymli district (32.92), Nakhchivan AR (58.05), (18.51), Sabunchu district of Surakhany district of Lerik district (28.54), Bilasuvar district (56.63), Baku city (16.59) Baku city (48.22), Jalilabad district (27.28) Sumgait city (46.48) Imishli district (56.49) IV Sharur district of Shahbuz district of Sabunchu district of Baku city Gusar district (20.12), Nakhchivan AR (27.67), Nakhchivan AR (26.32), (16.59), Gusar district (16.00), Khachmaz district Aghjabadi district (21.96), Aghjabadi district (26.02), Khachmaz district (14.89), (17.29), Mingachevir city Nakhchivan city (19.71), Shamkir district of (25.35), Nizami district of Baku city (16.67) Khizy district (19.17) Barda district (24.85), (14.37) Nakhchivan city (24.48)

Note: Regions represented in Azerbaijani sector with at least 100 applicants, in Russian sector – 50 applicants were taken into account in sampling.

61.6 percent of applicants scored less than 200 points in the admission examinations.

Scores of applicants, who participated in the admission examinations and of those who were admitted, are shown in the diagrams below (see picture 1.10 and 1.11). Maximum possible score in the admission

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examinations is 700 points. If we break the interval 0-700 into subintervals (0-200), (200-300), (300-500), (500-700) and draw an analogy with traditional “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” grades, then we can see that 61.6 percent of applicants must be evaluated with “2”, 16.7 percent with “3”, 16.7 percent with “4”, 5.0 percent with “5” (see picture 1.10). Last year these indicators were 62.8, 16.5, 16.6, 4.1 percent correspondingly. As we can see, the percent of applicants who were evaluated with “2” decreased, the percent of those who were evaluated with “3”, “4”, “5” increased. Thus, positive changes occurred in indicators in the whole score interval. Naturally, the changes of scores in speciality selection of applicants participating in the admission examinations reflected itself in the distribution of scores in speciality selection of applicants admitted to higher schools. If we draw our attention to the diagram of distribution of the admitted applicants’ scores (picture 1.11), we can see that 23.5 percent of the admitted applicants is evaluated with “3”, 53.8 percent with “4”, 18.0 percent with “5” grades. Last year these indicators were 24.3, 55.4, and 14.8 percent accordingly. Remaining 4.7 percent in diagram 1.11 are those who scored under 200 points and were admitted to specialities requiring specific skills. Regretfully, it should be noted that more than 40 percent of applicants from Dashkasan, Aghsu, Imishli, Lerik, Gobustan, Aghjabadi, Khachmaz, Shamakhy, Zardab, Hajigabul, and Kurdamir districts, as well as Sharur, Kangarli, and Sadarak districts of Nakhchivan AR representing the current year applicants scored less than 100 points in examinations.

DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES OF DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES APPLICANTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE OF ADMITTED APPLICANTS ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

100-200 points 300-500 points 500-700 points 75-100 points 200-300 200-300 points points 500-700 points

100-200 points 0-100 points

300-500 points Picture 1.10

Picture 1.11

As it is known, school leaving certificate grades in separate subjects are also included in “Application form of an applicant”. Applicants’ average certificate grades are calculated on the basis of grades indicated in the application and their average grades and scores at the admission examinations are compared. The distribution of points scored in the admission examinations by current year’s high school graduates with different certificate grades is presented in the following table (table 1.18). Let’s compare scores gained in admission examinations by excellent students (graded with “5”) with those of students stably graded with “3” at secondary schools based on the data presented in this table. Examination results of 97.55 percent of applicants finishing schools with grade “3” in all subjects come to interval between zero and 200 points. And only 63.64 percent of excellent students of secondary schools could prove their marks. This shows that the high grade students are overestimated whereas the low grades in secondary schools are given in relatively objective way. It must be pointed out that year by year definite progress is observed in the direction of diminishing of this problem which exists in the assessment process. For example, last year only 50.91 percent of excellent students could prove their marks in certificates, current year this indicator is 63.64 percent. As we see, emphasizing of this problem by us, bringing of this problem to the attention of the

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pedagogical community during several years increased the responsibility in some way in assessment in the places. Along with this, the existence of the problem as a serious one must remain in the focus of attention because at present a great majority (20.49 percent) of applicants whose certificate grades are 4 or 5, scored points in the 0-200 interval in the admission examinations. Sometimes there are suggestions relating to the fact that the achievements gained in one stage of education must be taken into consideration while promoting to another stage. Of course, if the objective assessment is carried out, it can be applied as a method of some encouragement in education. At present, if certificate grades are taken into consideration during the admission examinations to higher schools and if any point is added to the applicant’s score result on the basis of it, “excellent” students who do not prove their excellent marks, will be able to force out the applicants who scored points on their own account, and enter higher schools. On the other hand, who will give the guarantee that this step will not encourage subjectivity in some way? Thus, we are not the supporters of the fact that certificate grades must be taken into consideration as an extra point during the admission until a high correlation (r>0.9) between school and admission indicators is achieved. The stipulated problem of the assessment, along with other factors, comes out from the fact that the general secondary education standards are not applied in the same way. As a result of strict difference in grading criteria at different schools, the knowledge of the pupils with the same preparation level is estimated as “excellent” in one school (in a district), and “satisfactory” in the other school (in a district). Aiming at assisting secondary schools in grading students on the basis of uniform standards, the SSAC has issued test booklets for examination and checking-up of students’ knowledge in accordance with new school curriculum. These booklets have been approved by the Ministry of Education as a teaching aid. Assessment standards for 5 and 9-point grading systems are also presented in these test books on the basis of which it becomes possible for every school to check knowledge of its students with a uniform assessment system.

Table 1.18 DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS ACCORDING TO HIGH SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE GRADES AND ADMISSION EXAMINATION SCORES

SCORE INTERVALS S A M P L E S TOTAL 0-100 100-200 200-300 300-500 500-700 Examination participants number 108529 40934 25943 18098 18130 5424 percentage 100.0 37.72 23.90 16.68 16.71 5.00 Examination participants number 58291 16134 12590 10964 13548 5055 (high school graduates of 2010) percentage 100.0 27.68 21.60 18.81 23.24 8.67 High school graduates of 2010 (excellent number 836 5 21 36 242 532 students) percentage 100.0 0.60 2.51 4.31 28.95 63.64 High school graduates of 2010 (with average number 6208 112 287 559 2532 2718 certificate grade in the range of “4.5-5”, percentage 100.0 1.80 4.62 9.00 40.79 43.78 including 4.5) High school graduates of 2010 (with average number 18980 1692 3069 4545 7947 1727 certificate grade in the range of “4-4.5”, percentage 100.0 8.91 16.17 23.95 41.87 9.10 including 4) High school graduates of 2010 (with average number 18402 5356 5715 4693 2568 70 certificate grade in the range of “3.5-4”) percentage 100.0 29.11 31.06 25.50 13.96 0.38 High school graduates of 2010 (with average number 12681 7958 3354 1108 253 8 certificate grade in the range of “3-3.5”, percentage 100.0 62.76 26.45 8.74 2.00 0.06 including 3.5) High school graduates of 2010 (with average number 1184 1011 144 23 6 0 certificate grade “3”) percentage 100.0 85.39 12.16 1.94 0.51 0.00

The scores of applicants in separately taken examination subjects were also compared with their certificate grades for the same subject. The correlation of applicants’ scores in each subject to school grades was computed with this purpose. It was revealed that students’ performance in mathematics in secondary schools is estimated relatively objectively. Correlation coefficient for this subject is in 0.66-0.67 interval.

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Moreover, there were composed tables (histograms) of distribution of relative points scored in admission examinations in separately taken subjects with respect to average certificate grades “satisfactory” (“3”) and “excellent” (“5”). It was revealed that majority of applicants with “3” certificate grade in different subjects have got similar results in admission examinations. Thus, 82-99 percent of applicants scored relative score in 0-40 interval. Thus, as we stated above, the estimation with low grades at secondary schools in a great degree correspond with the determined uniform standards. But unfortunately, we see absolutely opposite picture with regard to “excellent” grades (table 1.19). As we see from the table, the fact of giving too high certificate grades concern all the subjects. This fact shows itself in a more distinct way in the estimation process in biology and history subjects. 32.15 percent of excellent applicants in biology, 34.00 percent of excellent applicants in history performed less than 40 relative points in the same subject. Only 22.38 percent of excellent applicants in biology and 11.29 percent in history proved their school grades performing in the range of 80-100 points. It seems that existence of a great number of excellent applicants, who showed low results, is connected with the fact that the same subject is poorly taught in rural areas and the estimation is not carried out according to standards. It is worth noting that the indicators analyzed here represent overall situation in the republic. But, at the same time, each region may have its own specific indicators. We only point out the problem in this sphere and emphasize the necessity of its analysis. That’s why representatives of each region can analyze their results in a proper way, disclose existing problems and take measures for their solution. This job may be undertaken in the regions even on the level of separate teachers. Table 1.19

DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS WITH EXCELLENT MARKS IN SUBJECTS IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATES ACCORDING TO RELATIVE SCORE INTERVALS (HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF 2010)

SCORE INTERVALS SUBJECT TOTAL 0 – 20 20 – 40 40 – 60 60 – 80 80 – 100 number 7628 316 638 1316 2544 2814 Native language percentage 100.00 4.14 8.36 17.25 33.35 36.89 number 3588 335 505 867 1147 734 Literature percentage 100.00 9.34 14.07 24.16 31.97 20.46 number 8049 582 1272 2298 2376 1521 Mathematics* (groups I, II) percentage 100.00 7.23 15.80 28.55 29.52 18.90 number 3081 288 323 423 768 1279 Mathematics* (groups III, IV) percentage 100.00 9.35 10.48 13.73 24.93 41.51 number 3994 511 847 1194 991 451 History* (group III) percentage 100.00 12.79 21.21 29.89 24.81 11.29 number 4735 354 635 913 1313 1520 History of Azerbaijan (group II) percentage 100.00 7.48 13.41 19.28 27.73 32.10 number 5799 516 1143 1689 1545 906 Physics percentage 100.00 8.90 19.71 29.13 26.64 15.62 number 6977 811 1069 1622 1815 1660 Chemistry percentage 100.00 11.62 15.32 23.25 26.01 23.79 number 2753 394 491 566 686 616 Biology percentage 100.00 14.31 17.84 20.56 24.92 22.38 number 6414 326 620 1148 1847 2473 Geography percentage 100.00 5.08 9.67 17.90 28.80 38.56 number 1662 108 135 214 348 857 Foreign language (group I) percentage 100.00 6.50 8.12 12.88 20.94 51.56 number 6243 552 546 963 1552 2630 Foreign language (groups II, III) percentage 100.00 8.84 8.75 15.43 24.86 42.13

*Note: indicators for mathematics were determined on the basis of applicants’ indicators having performed with “excellent” mark in algebra and geometry, for history – “excellent” in history of Azerbaijan and general history.

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Asymmetry is available in the distribution histograms of applicants’ scores. Applicants with low score results prevail over an average statistical applicant.

Distribution of scores of applicants of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors was revealed separately on the basis of admission examinations. They were composed in the form of tables (1.20 and 1.21), and histograms were built in accordance with them. Histograms of distribution of applicants’ scores, average of distribution (mean value) (M), median (Me) dividing selection of applicants into two equal parts are separately reflected for Azerbaijani and Russian sectors in the following graphs (1.1 and 1.2). Analysis shows that histograms reflecting distribution of applicants’ scores of both sectors have right-side asymmetry. It means prevalence of low-scorers over average-statistical applicant (in Azerbaijani sector – 181.21 points, and in Russian sector – 242.77 points). At the same time, histograms for applicants to Azerbaijani and Russian sectors have some differences. They are the following: 1. The asymmetry available in histograms reflecting distribution of applicants’ scores in Russian sector, in comparison with those in Azerbaijani sector, is weaker. The difference between the average score indicators of applicants of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors with respect to the previous year increased from 52.66 to 61.56. In Azerbaijani sector only 36.44 and in Russian sector only 55.06 percent of applicants scored more than 200 points. On the other hand, about half of applicants in Azerbaijani sector who participated in the examinations, have scored less than 137.32, in Russian sector less than 219.58 points, and this fact shows that the preparation level of applicants of both sectors doesn’t meet the requirements of the day (public educational programs and educational standards). 2. Measure of spread (variability of distribution) of applicants’ scores with respect to the score of an average-statistical applicant (values of average of distribution) is characterized by root-mean-square deviation. Values of root-mean-square deviations are presented in tables of numerical characteristics of distribution of scores gained in the test examinations by sectors. This indicator is equal to 150.26 for Azerbaijani, 150.26 - for Russian sector. In fact, it is not correct to immediately compare root-mean-square deviations of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors because of difference between values of average of distribution. Comparison has to be made on the basis of percentages (variability coefficient) of the value of root-mean-square deviation with regard to the value of average of distribution. Such comparison reveals that scattering coefficient of applicants’ scores comprises 82.92 percent of average of distribution in Azerbaijani, 61.36 percent – in Russian sector. High degree of scattering of scores with respect to the score (average of distribution) of average applicant discloses sharp polarization of levels of knowledge among applicants of Azerbaijani sector having participated in examinations. Failing of applicants with a low preparation level in Azerbaijani subject examinations, in our opinion, had an impact on the comparative weakness of polarization of levels of knowledge among applicants of Russian sector as well. Let’s remind that it is the fourth year as an examination in “Azerbaijani language” in Russian sector was held before the main examinations, and applicants who got “not-pass” in this exam were not admitted to the main examinations. The distribution of scores gained by applicants in speciality subjects has also been determined on the basis of admission examination results.

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Sector: Azerbaijani

Numerical characteristics of distribution of applicants’ scores earned in admission examinations Mean value : 181.21 Minimum score : 0.000 Standard deviation : 150.26 Maximum score : 700.000 Mode : 30 Number of applicants : 98425 Median : 137.32

Table 1.20 Score Number of Relative Integral Score Number of Relative Integral sum Score Number of Relative Integral intervals applicants frequencies sum intervals applicants frequencies (in intervals applicants frequencies sum (frequencies) (in (in (frequencies) (in percentage) (frequencies) (in (in percentage) percentage) percentage) percentage) percentage) 0 - 0 441 0.45 0.45 220 - 240 3454 3.51 70.66 460 - 480 958 0.97 94.29 0 - 20 5874 5.97 6.42 240 - 260 3120 3.17 73.83 480 - 500 940 0.96 95.25 20 - 40 9650 9.80 16.22 260 - 280 2930 2.98 76.81 500 - 520 867 0.88 96.13 40 - 60 9180 9.33 25.55 280 - 300 2651 2.69 79.50 520 - 540 777 0.79 96.92 60 - 80 7684 7.81 33.35 300 - 320 2396 2.43 81.94 540 - 560 640 0.65 97.57 80 - 100 6564 6.67 40.02 320 - 340 2251 2.29 84.22 560 - 580 629 0.64 98.21 100 - 120 5543 5.63 45.66 340 - 360 2015 2.05 86.27 580 - 600 540 0.55 98.76 120 - 140 4938 5.02 50.67 360 - 380 1737 1.76 88.03 600 - 620 429 0.44 99.19 140 - 160 4486 4.56 55.23 380 - 400 1498 1.52 89.56 620 - 640 329 0.33 99.53 160 - 180 4243 4.31 59.54 400 - 420 1432 1.45 91.01 640 - 660 257 0.26 99.79 180 - 200 3952 4.02 63.56 420 - 440 1229 1.25 92.26 660 - 680 157 0.16 99.95 200 - 220 3539 3.60 67.15 440 - 460 1043 1.06 93.32 680 - 700 52 0.05 100.00

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Numerical characteristics of distribution of applicants’ scores earned in admission examinations Mean value : 242.77 Minimum score : 0.000 Standard deviation : 148.96 Maximum score : 691.000 Mode : 150 Number of applicants : 10104 Median : 219.58

Table 1.21 Score Number of Relative Integral Score Number of Relative Integral sum Score Number of Relative Integral sum intervals applicants frequencies sum intervals applicants frequencies (in intervals applicants frequencies (in (frequencies) (in (in (frequencies) (in percentage) (frequencies) (in percentage) percentage) percentage) percentage) percentage) 0 - 0 15 0.15 0.15 220 - 240 489 4.84 54.95 460 - 480 171 1.69 91.54 0 - 20 149 1.47 1.62 240 - 260 472 4.67 59.62 480 - 500 160 1.58 93.12 20 - 40 301 2.98 4.60 260 - 280 450 4.45 64.07 500 - 520 140 1.39 94.51 40 - 60 464 4.59 9.19 280 - 300 408 4.04 68.11 520 - 540 124 1.23 95.73 60 - 80 473 4.68 13.88 300 - 320 392 3.88 71.99 540 - 560 104 1.03 96.76 80 - 100 510 5.05 18.92 320 - 340 339 3.36 75.35 560 - 580 87 0.86 97.62 100 - 120 534 5.29 24.21 340 - 360 309 3.06 78.40 580 - 600 91 0.90 98.53 120 - 140 532 5.27 29.47 360 - 380 270 2.67 81.08 600 - 620 54 0.53 99.06 140 - 160 585 5.79 35.26 380 - 400 243 2.40 83.48 620 - 640 41 0.41 99.47 160 - 180 477 4.72 39.98 400 - 420 232 2.30 85.78 640 - 660 32 0.32 99.78 180 - 200 501 4.96 44.94 420 - 440 220 2.18 87.96 660 - 680 17 0.17 99.95 200 - 220 522 5.17 50.11 440 - 460 191 1.89 89.85 680 - 700 5 0.05 100.00

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An average statistical applicant masters only 26-52 percent of school curriculum. The main reason of this is that exactingness in secondary schools is low.

Reliability of test items used in the admission examinations on the basis of classical test theory has been calculated. It became clear that the values of reliability coefficients of test items in subjects calculated according to Kuder-Richardson (KR-20) and Split Half’s methods is in 0.79 – 0.94 interval. 0.70 is usually taken as the lowest limit of reliability coefficients, and thus, we can prove with assurance that the test items used in the admission examinations in all the subjects this year are reliable enough. It must be pointed out that reliability of test items in test practice, as a rule, varies within 0.8-0.9 interval. Reliability coefficient of each group test was calculated based on Mosier formula taking into consideration weighting coefficients of subjects belonging to speciality group and reliability coefficient on subjects. As the result of separately conducted calculation on every speciality group, it was defined that reliability coefficients of group tests are within 0.94-0.98 intervals. These numbers show that group tests composed on the basis of test compositions used on subjects in admission examinations of 2010 – 2011 education year had very high reliability features. Trial examinations have special importance in preparation for admission examinations. During this examination, an applicant gets acquainted with examination technology, and gets an opportunity to estimate his/her knowledge level on the basis of examination criterion and test sample to be used in the admission examination. In order to define the stochastic relations between applicant’s results of trial examinations and results of admission examination, correlation coefficients between their relative examination indicators (overall scores and relative scores on subjects) have been calculated and analyzed. Calculated rating of correlation coefficients between applicants’ highest scores from trial and admission examination is presented according to speciality groups in table 1.22. As we see from the table, there is a close stochastic relation between applicants’ results in trial and admission examination according to every speciality group. These relations justify themselves both between relative scores of examination subjects and total scores. The highest stochastic relation is observed in the results of the applicants representing the speciality group IV. In this group density level of linear relation between overall scores of applicants in trial and admission examinations is very high and correlation coefficient equals to 0.92. It should be noted that stochastic relation comes up to functional relation when correlation coefficient rating approaches unity. In this speciality group the correlation coefficient rating, which expresses density of linear relations between the relative scores of applicants achieved in trial and admission examinations on different examination subjects, changes from 0.799 (on native language subject) to 0.864 (on chemistry subject). As we see, variation of correlation coefficient is low on subjects. Comparatively weak stochastic relation is observed in the speciality group I. Here the minimum rating of correlation coefficient is encountered in native language subject (0.693) and the maximum one in English language subject (0.797). Such dense stochastic relations, which exist among the applicants’ scores in trial and admission examinations, displays high-level reliability of test models used in the examinations.

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Table 1.22 CORRELATION COEFFICIENT BETWEEN THE RESULTS OF TRIAL AND ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

Overall № SPECIALITY GROUP score Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature Literature History of Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 0.870 0.693 0.758 0.714 0.763 0.797 design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 0.864 0.717 0.764 0.744 0.750 0.800 specialities Humanities, international relations, psychology, III 0.882 0.727 0.738 0.781 0.768 0.823 pedagogics, arts and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 0.920 0.799 0.841 0.829 0.864 0.814 and sport specialities

Nowadays the content of education given to our children must meet the requirements put forward before the person and the society in the XXI century. At present time there is such an abundance of information that the attempt to give knowledge to pupils in some extent is condemned to failure beforehand. Today an educational institution (school or university) must teach children and young people to think, obtain necessary information in an independent way, take the right direction in the conditions of knowledge abundance, and think analytically. And of course, all these factors put forward their own requirements concerning the content of the admission examinations. While developing every examination project, first of all, we determine its purpose. Who do we choose? The main purpose put forward in the students’ admission is to select applicants having abilities to obtain education in a higher school on the selected speciality. In order to implement this duty used test items must be valid, they must have characteristics to make the right selection. With the purpose of carrying out this duty in a proper way, the SSAC systematically carries out its improvement activity both in the development and presentation form of test items guided by the international practice on education assessment. One of such activities was the increase in some extent of the number of test items concerning the application of theoretical knowledge directly in tests in separate subjects in the admission examinations. As a result, the score gained by one part of applicants in solution of sums demanding non-standard thinking and creativity, decreased in comparison with previous years, but along with it, current year knowledge assessment in high score interval (500-700) and the ranging of applicants on the basis of it was carried out more accurately. This change made an impact on examination results of applicants who gave preference to cramming while preparing for the admission examinations. Such applicants usually do not make any attempts to understand the essence of physical, chemical and biological processes, mathematical transformations, and have difficulties in explaining cause–and-effect relations in simple nature phenomena. But in spite of this, analysis of the results of the admitted applicants and especially of those who scored in 500-700 interval gives an opportunity to come to a conclusion that we succeeded in forming the first-year student contingent for higher schools whose knowledge and abilities make possible to obtain higher education. Every normal society thinks about its future and makes all attempts to balance in a maximum degree the opportunity for people from all layers to get education. Educational system must provide equal chances to young people to gain success, get a decent place in the society on the basis of their skills and efforts. And the admission examination results once more prove that a real social mechanism has been established in our country for this purpose and this mechanism successfully carries out its activity.

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The portraits of average applicants having participated in the examinations to higher schools has been specified separately for Azerbaijani and Russian sectors. Thus, the average-statistical applicant of the Azerbaijani sector has correctly answered 41.10 percent of test items in native language, 33.64 – in literature, 26.15 – in mathematics in groups I and II, 26.64 – in mathematics in groups III and IV, 28.03 – in physics, 28.84 – in chemistry, 30.22 – in biology, 31.04 – in history, 40.75 – in history of Azerbaijan, 47.94 – in geography, 32.71 – in English language in group I, and 29.65 - in English language in groups II and III. The average-statistical applicant of the Russian sector has correctly answered 48.94 percent of test items in Russian language, 49.69 – in literature, 31.68 – in mathematics in groups I and II, 32.08 – in mathematics in groups III and IV, 35.47 – in physics, 37.10 – in chemistry, 35.21 – in biology, 28.43 – in history, 40.26 – in history of Azerbaijan, 49.50 – in geography, 52.61 – in English language in group I, 46.18 – in English language in groups II and III. It becomes clear from the indicators of applicants’ answers that the average statistical applicant of both sectors correctly answered only 26-52 percent of test items. If we take into account that the test items presented in examinations embrace whole secondary school program, and best graduates of these schools participate in examination, then we can make conclusion that the average secondary high school graduate doesn’t master 48-74 percent of school program. This fact once again testifies lack of normal training process in majority of secondary schools, low level of exactingness, and, what is most important, low professional level of majority of teachers, inability of many of them to introduce and use new methods and technologies in the training process. That’s why along with other measures envisaged in this sphere, the improvement of instructors’ skills on new scientific basis, raising of level of training of pedagogical personnel at universities and activities connected with adoption of necessary teaching-methodical knowledge and abilities for teachers of the future have to be kept in the centre of attention. Along with the above-mentioned, we must state that the number of our leading districts, schools the applicants of which scored high results, and at the same time applicants themselves with their high results are not few and they make us feel happy. Average-statistical indicators of correct answers of applicants in examination subjects are presented in the following tables for speciality groups.

Table 1.23 AVERAGE STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI SECTOR

PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS IN SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature Literature History of Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 40.45 25.33 27.64 29.59 32.71 design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 43.15 27.23 40.75 47.94 30.28 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 39.72 33.64 24.31 31.04 29.11 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 41.87 31.59 28.95 27.06 30.22 psychology and sport specialities

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Table 1.24 AVERAGE STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF RUSSIAN SECTOR

PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS IN SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature Literature History of Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 43.71 31.57 34.39 37.91 52.61 design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 47.31 31.77 40.26 49.50 46.49 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 55.55 49.69 29.20 28.43 45.83 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 48.69 39.68 38.08 35.15 35.21 psychology and sport specialities

As we see from the indicators on examination subjects shown in the tables, the lowest results of Azerbaijani sector applicants were in physics and mathematics in group I, in mathematics in groups II and III, in physics and chemistry in group IV. In Russian sector the lowest results were in mathematics in groups I and II, in mathematics and history in group III, in biology and chemistry in group IV. Comparative analysis of correct answers to test items by applicants during last four years’ admission examinations shows that significant progress exists in examination results in “History of Azerbaijan”. The indicators on this subject included in speciality group II for the first time in 2007 increased in Azerbaijani sector from 29.88 to 40.75 percent, and in Russian sector from 29.65 to 40.26 percent during three years. The efforts to study History of Azerbaijan by young generation and their serious attitude to this subject are, of course, worth of esteem. Obviously, the SSAC has its own role in the achievements of applicants in “History of Azerbaijan” in the admission examinations as well by preparing and publishing textbooks on “History” subject in Azerbaijani and Russian languages during last years. It should be noted with regret that for the last years, progress and positive tendency are not observed in applicants’ results of admission examinations in mathematics and physics (speciality groups I, II and III) in both groups, besides, in English and literature subjects in Azerbaijani sector. The tasks connected with the content of admission examinations to higher schools have been analyzed by a group of experts of the SSAC on every subject separately this year as well, as they were carried out in previous years. According to the experts’ opinion tests used in the examinations have been developed in conformity with admission programs based on educational programs of secondary schools and textbooks that are in use now, and they have completely covered the course of secondary school. It must be pointed out correct answers of test items were approved at reiterated expert reviews held on the days of admission examinations and on the same day delivered to the public by Space TV channel. The model of tests was discussed long before at the scientific methodical workshops on subjects that carry out their activities within the SSAC, their analogical variants were published in “Abiturient” journal. The test items for all speciality groups were prepared on three levels (simple, medium, difficult) and in different categories (nominations) of relevance, and they gave an opportunity to reveal knowledge, abilities and skills of applicants obtained at school. A test is a measuring instrument and its correct use from scientific point of view and correct explanation (interpretation) of achieved results are very important. In this connection, every stage of construkting and using tests should correspond to all requirements of testology.

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Modern test theory is based on mathematical models expressing probability of correctly answering to tests with one-parameter (difficulty level of test item), two-parameter (difficulty and discrimination level of a test item) and three-parameter (difficulty, discrimination and chance guessing level of a test item) logistics functions by a participant of examination who has certain ability. During the last years, SSAC took a number of measures on parameterization of test banks. With this purpose, pretesting the test items and then, processing the results – calibration of test items are conducted. Parameterization of test items are realized on the basis of two models - Rasch and OPLM models. In Rasch model all test items have the same discrimination (distinguishing) indicators. In fact, this is very strict speculation and it is rarely supplied in practice. OPLM is formally two-parameter model, but discrimination parameters are defined till calibration process and participate as a constant in the model. In this case, although each test items is characterized by one parameter, they have different distinguishing indicators (OPLM means one-parameter logistic model). OPLM model has been proposed by the Dutch National Institute for Educational Measurement (CITO) and is widely applied in practice. This model’s superiority over Rasch model consists in its better coordination level with empirical information. Naturally, in practice not all test items fit with mathematical model and while the model is used, unfited test items are left out. Mainly such events are resulted from existence of various defects, for instance, superlative destructor or very weak discrimination properties. Motivation level of the trial examination participants should be taken into consideration, in other words, the trial examination participant should be interested in achieving possible highest result. In this regard, when test items are parametrized, applicants refusing to complete the majority of items are removed from trial examination participants sample. Using parametrized items in new tests enables adding new test items to ability scale on the subject being tested. Thus, after calibration, here emerges a possibility to compare the results of various tests with different items. This method has been applied this year while preparing examination tests on native language and mathematics subjects which allowed us to scientifically compare the ability levels of applicants who took examination in all speciality groups. The tests applied by the SSAC in various speciality groups don’t have the same structure and they allow to reveal and check the ability of various contingents of the corresponding groups precisely as far as possible. Variety in tests' structures obviously show themselves in the graphics normalized based on the number of test items used in analyzing process of their information functions. Presented information functions (see graphics 1.3a and 1.4a) allow to define the amount of information falling on an average for one test items while the applicants with appropriate ability take examinations. The more information amount, the fewer mistakes in ability measurement. As it is seen from the graphics, all information functions have one maximum point and this point shows minimal mistake when applicants with corresponding ability take examination. For instance, the lowest measurement mistake in the test of Azerbaijani language is provided for applicants with ability, equal to 0.05 logit in speciality group III, - 0.10 in speciality group I, and - 0.15 logit in speciality groups II and IV (see graphics 1.3a). If we look at the informational curve of test in Azerbaijani language in speciality group III, we can see that it is strictly asymmetrical. The test is directed towards estimation of applicants with higher ability. On the contrary, the curve of the speciality group I shows that high measuring accuracy of the test of this speciality group is considered for applicants with relatively lower ability which is on the left side of the scale.

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INFORMATION CURVE OF TEST ON AZERBAIJANI LANGUAGE SUBJECT ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS AND DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS BY LEVELS OF ABILITY

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Comparison of information curves according to separate groups with histograms of distribution of applicants’ ability (graphics 1.3b, 1.3c, 1.3d, 1.3e and 1.4b, 1.4c, 1.4d, 1.4e) indicators shows that ability of the applicants on the right side of the histogram is estimated more accurately. Thus, if the applicants with higher ability in Azerbaijani language subject are observed more in speciality group III, then the value of information function in Azerbaijani language test of speciality group III is maximum in relative interval. Distribution curves based on applicants’ abilities on mathematics in speciality group II and comparative analysis of informational function of tests on mathematics subject in that group yields the same results.

It should also be noted that quite a lot of high information is needed in the border (cut score) point reflecting competitive conditions. As it is known, relative score limitation, equal to 10, is applied in Azerbaijani and mathematics subjects in admission examinations. Investigation of applicants’ ability who scored the mentioned amount showed that, for example, ability indicators of those who scored 10 points in Azerbaijani language subject in speciality group III are within (-0.4; -0.2) logit interval. Rate of information function hesitates from 2 to 6 when ability indicator (argument) changes in this interval that allows conducting fine-resolution measurement. As the purpose of admission examination consists in ranking of the applicants, its highest measurement accuracy must be obtained in the interval mainly gathered by the applicants participating in the competition. For example, ability indicator on mathematics of the main part of sample participating in competition in speciality group I is within (-0.118; 0.009) logit interval. At this point, average rate of information falling to one test item is within (7; 11) interval; thus, high measurement accuracy is provided. Composition on speciality groups of applicants with high abilities in Azerbaijani language according to subsamples which constitute 5, 10, and 15 percent of complete sample is provided in diagram in picture 1.12. As it is seen from the diagram, major part of these applicants represents speciality group III: 45.27 percent in 5-percent subsample, 43.06 percent in 10-percent subsample, and 40.76 percent in 15-percent subsample. Along with group III, the youth with high abilities in Azerbaijani language subject are represented in other speciality groups as well. They could enter into a real competition with applicants of group III if they had an appropriate training. If we consider distribution of applicants according to speciality groups from Azerbaijani sector (32.46 percent in group I, 24.51 percent in group II, 29.33 percent in group III, and 13.80 percent in group IV), then we can obviously observe polarization of preferences of applicants with high abilities on Azerbaijani language from speciality groups I and III. So, while applicants of group I constitute only 18.56 percent in 5-percent subsample, the applicants of group III amount 45.27 percent. Relative weight in 5- percent subsample of the applicants representing other groups is in comparable level with their weight in complete sample. Absolutely different pattern is observed in mathematics subject (see diagram in picture 1.13). Here the highest number of the applicants in 5-percent subsample belongs to applicants of speciality group II (37.86 percent), and the lowest one - to applicants of speciality group III (14.85 percent). Relative weight of applicants of group I (31.88 percent) is in comparable level with their relative weight in complete sample (32.46 percent), while relative weight of applicants of group II (37.86 percent) considerably prevails their relative weight in complete sample (24.51 percent). All these show that while the density (weight) of those who represent speciality group I in subsamples adjusted for decreasing ability indicators in mathematics subject remains relatively stable, relative weight of applicants of group II is higher on the interval of high abilities.

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DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ABILITY IN AZERBAIJANI LANGUAGE SUBJECT ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

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DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ABILITY IN MATHEMATICS SUBJECT ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

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Separate comparison of histograms reflecting distribution of ability levels of boys and girls (see pictures 1.14 and 1.15) has obviously shown superiority of girls in Azerbaijani language, and of boys in mathematics. Comparison of histograms reflecting distribution of aptitude levels on Azerbaijani language shows that although the number of boys and girls is nearly equal, girls prevail in relatively higher ability interval starting

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from - 0.15 logit and boys prevail in lower aptitude interval to the left from - 0.15 logit. If ability of 61 girl applicants out of 100 is higher than - 0.15 logit, then only 43 boy applicants out of 100 have ability in this interval. Thus, the difference in this interval makes 18 percent.

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However, an other situation is encountered in mathematics. Here boys prevail in relatively higher abilities interval starting from - 0.3 logit and girls prevail in lower abilities interval below the - 0.3 logit. But unlike the Azerbaijani language, the difference between distribution of abilities levels of boys and girls on mathematics subject is lower. Boys make 68.31 percent of total selection in the interval above – 0.3 logit, while girls make 61.50 percent of total selection (the difference is 6.77 percent). The same result is received while comparing the difference of average ability levels, expressed in units of standard deviations. Lets calculate the difference by considering that standard deviation of general distribution on Azerbaijani language equals σa=0.297: −0,037+ 0,142 = 0,35σ 0,297 a Let’s calculate the difference by considering that standard deviation of general distribution on mathematics equals σm=0.215: −0,202+ 0,235 = 0,15σ 0,215 m Thus, the difference between ability levels of boy and girl applicants amounts to 35 percent of relative standard deviation in Azerbaijani language, and 15 percent in mathematics. Relative numbers of boy and girl applicants with high abilities in Azerbaijani language and mathematics according to subsamples which constitute 5, 10, and 15 percent of complete sample, where the number of boys and girls is nearly equal, are presented in percentage in the diagrams in pictures 1.16 and 1.17. As we see from the diagrams, 60 of every 100 applicants in 5-percent subsample with the highest abilities in Azerbaijani language are girls, but 40 – are boys, while 60 of every 100 applicants in 5-percent subsample with the highest abilities in mathematics are boys, but 40 – are girls. While the current situation on Azerbaijani language in 10 and 15-percent subsample practically remains stable, more intensive decrease of difference is observed in mathematics and boys already amounts 56 percent in 15-percent subsample and boys – 44 percent.

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The analysis of the compositions according to speciality groups of boy and girl applicants with high abilities (see tables 1.25 and 1.26) shows that preference of boys with high abilities in Azerbaijani language in choosing speciality groups III and II prevails over the preference of average boy applicants representing Azerbaijani sector in choosing the same groups. Indeed, in 5-percent subsample level, relative number of boy applicants of speciality group III has increased by 1.77 times with regard to complete sample, and relative number of applicants of speciality group II has increased by 1.34 times. Such tendency in subsample of girl applicants is observed only in speciality group III. Here preference of girl applicants in 5-percent subsample level is more by 1.31 times with regard to complete sample. Table 1.25 DISTRIBUTION OF GIRL AND BOY APPLICANTS WITH GREAT ABILITY IN AZERBAIJANI LANGUAGE SUBJECT ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

Boy applicants Girl applicants From Distribution according to complete Distribution according to Subsample Subsample sample speciality groups speciality groups portion portion I II III IV I II III IV

5% 40.53 21.40 42.80 29.25 6.54 59.47 16.62 14.78 56.18 12.42

10% 38.95 26.10 38.74 27.76 7.41 61.05 19.82 13.48 52.82 13.88

15% 39.83 27.33 38.86 26.18 7.63 60.17 20.91 14.10 50.41 14.58

Distribution of 50.59 38.48 31.99 16.56 12.98 49.41 26.02 16.30 42.87 14.81 applications

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Table 1.26 DISTRIBUTION OF GIRL AND BOY APPLICANTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ABILITY IN MATHEMATICS ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS

Boy applicants Girl applicants From Distribution according to complete Distribution according to Subsample Subsample sample speciality groups speciality groups portion portion I II III IV I II III IV

5% 60.75 36.57 46.85 7.91 8.66 39.25 25.17 24.59 25.84 24.40

10% 58.48 35.75 47.00 9.08 8.16 41.52 25.85 24.13 27.03 23.00

15% 56.12 36.57 46.85 7.91 8.66 43.88 29.67 23.09 25.57 21.67

Distribution of 50.59 38.48 31.99 16.56 12.98 49.41 26.02 16.30 42.87 14.81 applications

Boy applicants with a high ability in mathematics prefer specialities of group II. If the preference of an average applicant representing Azerbaijani sector in this speciality group amounts 31.99 percent, then, preference of applicants with the highest abilities in mathematics constituting 5 percent of the complete sample amounts 46.85 percent. Girl applicants with a high ability in mathematics prefer speciality groups IV and II. Their relative numbers in subsamples of applicants with the highest ability are by 1.65 and 1.51 times more in regard to complete sample.

42.45 percent of applicants (46066 applicants) scored zero in at least one of examination subjects. The percentage of zero scorers is mostly in chemistry in group IV. 42.45 percent of applicants having participated in the examinations hasn’t answered test items in one or more subjects or marked answer variants at random without making any analysis. Of course, the wrong answers were much more than the number of the correct ones of such applicants. As a result, in calculation of composite score the difference between points of correct answers and wrong answers turns out negative, and according to the admission regulations the relative score is accepted as being equal to zero. Unfortunately, there are such applicants who desire to enter universities with one-sided preparation. Limitations set for examination subjects don’t allow such applicants to participate in the competition. The SSAC tries to make applicants take a serious attitude towards all examination subjects by imposing limitations on relative points on examination subjects. Today we support the position that pupils and applicants should not only take seriously learning of subjects related to the admission examinations, but also display interest in all subjects taught at secondary schools. Inclusion of one more subject test as one of admission examination subjects is the continuation of activities aimed at perfection of admission process in this direction. It is not a secret that most of senior pupils mostly draw attention only to the subjects related to speciality group preferred by them, and don’t meet even minimal requirements of the program on other subjects as school management shuts eyes to this fact. The school management and teachers have to care about students to get minimal knowledge in every subject of the curriculum not allowing them to neglect other subjects for being well-trained in the examination subjects. The percentages of applicants who scored zero in different groups are reflected in the tables below.

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Table 1.27 PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI SECTOR WHO SCORED ZERO IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO SCORED ZERO ACCORDING TO SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP tics Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Mathema- Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 5.25 24.16 18.11 19.19 18.79 artistic design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 6.30 19.50 9.96 7.19 20.53 specialities Humanities, international relations, psychology, III 10.23 13.07 19.94 17.56 24.13 pedagogics, arts and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 7.63 20.36 26.34 31.45 24.47 and sport specialities

Table 1.28 PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS OF RUSSIAN SECTOR WHO SCORED ZERO IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO SCORED ZERO ACCORDING TO SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP tics Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Mathema- Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 3.02 11.84 8.48 8.11 4.78 artistic design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 3.42 11.31 6.60 4.25 7.30 specialities Humanities, international relations, psychology, III 2.01 3.14 12.27 14.04 8.88 pedagogics, arts and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 1.68 7.71 12.75 14.97 14.61 and sport specialities

The percentages of applicants who scored zero are presented in the tables according to groups. On the whole, percentages of applicants who scored zero in native language, geography and history of Azerbaijan are usually small in comparison with other subjects. Most of zero scores occur in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and English language. Poor performance of applicants in these subjects and the great

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number of zero scorers are the result of inadequate attention to teaching of these subjects in secondary schools and indifferent attitude to preparation process for the admission in the same subjects. Real reasons of this occurrence must be found out anyway and necessary measures must be taken in order to change the attitude to these subjects. The number of applicants who scored zero in examination subjects in Azerbaijani sector is higher than that of Russian sector. In this sector zero point is registered more frequently in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English in group I, in English and mathematics in group II, in English, mathematics and history in group III, in biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry in group IV. In Russian sector zero point is registered more frequently in mathematics in groups I and II, mathematics and history in group III, in biology, physics and chemistry in group IV. This year in Azerbaijani sector the number of zero scorers in other subjects except for native language, geography, and English language is more than their number in previous year. In Russian sector the number of zero scorers in all the subjects this year is on the same level as it was last year. This year the indicators of Russian sector applicants were better than those of Azerbaijani sector applicants for all examination subjects except for Azerbaijani history and history subjects. This superiority is more clearly observed with regards to native language, literature, foreign language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Comparison of correct answers of applicants of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors is presented in the picture 1.18. It must be pointed out that applicants of Russian sector with the lowest preparation level did not participate in this selection because they had shown “not-pass” result at the examination in Azerbaijani language held for Russian sector applicants before the admission examinations and that is why they had not been allowed to participate in the admission examinations. Comparison of correct answers of applicants of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors in examination subjects who participated in speciality selection due to the fact that they met the competitive conditions shows that here we cannot speak about one-sided superiority of Russian sector (see picture 1.19). As we see from the pictures, the superiority in English and literature is in favour of Russian sector applicants, superiority in geography, mathematics, biology, history, and history of Azerbaijan is in favour of Azerbaijani sector applicants. There is not a significant difference among the sectors’ indicators on other subjects.

COMPARATIVE DIAGRAM OF CORRECT ANSWERS OF APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI AND RUSSIAN SECTORS IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (IN PERCENTAGE)

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Physics History Biology Literature Chemistry Geography Native language

English language (I) language English Mathematics (I, II) History of of Azerbaijan History

English language (II, III) (II, English language Mathematics (III, IV) Mathematics (III, Picture 1.18

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COMPARATIVE DIAGRAM OF CORRECT ANSWERS OF APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI AND RUSSIAN SECTORS HAVING PARTICIPATED IN THE COMPETITION IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (IN PERCENTAGE)

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Physics History Biology Literature Chemistry Geography Native language

English language (I) language English Mathematics (I, II)

of Azerbaijan History English language (II, III) (II, English language Mathematics (III, IV) Mathematics (III, Picture 1.19

Analysis of answers of applicants representing different districts of the country in examination subjects shows that the highest result in subjects during all these years belongs to Turkish lyceums carrying out their activities especially in Baku city and different districts of the republic as well. Lyceums under the Ministry of Education take the second place. It must also be pointed out that the indicators of Turkish lyceums are 1.2- 1.4 times higher than those of lyceums under the Ministry of Education. Analysis of the indicators on subjects of city and district education departments shows that indicators of rural districts on most of the subjects are higher than those of Baku and Sumgait cities. As an example, we can name such districts as Gakh, Shaki, Salyan, Oghuz, Neftchala, and Ismayilly. One of the objective reasons of this is the participation of the most part of high school graduates from these cities in the admission examinations and of only selected ones from other districts. For example, 83.89 percent of high school graduates from Baku, 89.10 percent from Sumgait city participated in the admission examinations. And as to the districts with high indicators, 50-60 percent of high school graduates of these districts submitted their documents for admission to higher education institutions. As we see from the tables below, in Azerbaijani sector superiority in native language and English language belongs to applicants of Sumgait city, in literature and history – to applicants of Ganja city, in mathematics – to applicants of Ismailly district, physics and chemistry – to applicants of Gakh district, in biology – to applicants of Mingachevir city, in geography – to applicants of Salyan district. In Russian sector, as great majority of applicants were from Baku, Sumgait and Ganja cities, high indicators were distributed among these cities. That is why we do not present the list of districts with high indicators on subjects in Russian sector. The highest results of some districts in different subjects in the admission examinations have already become a tradition. For example, in Azerbaijani sector Shirvan and Mingachevir cities, Ismailly district in native language, Shaki, Salyan, and Gakh districts in mathematics, Shaki, Gabala, Neftchala and Gakh districts in chemistry, Salyan, Siyazan and Shaki districts in physics, Mingachevir city in English language, Shaki district, Shirvan and Mingachevir cities in biology, Neftchala district and Shirvan town in history, Salyan district and Shirvan town in geography have always been in the list of districts with high results every year. Undoubtedly, all these indicators are the result of effective activity of educational bodies and institutions of appropriate cities and districts. Spread of their experience in broader scale all over the republic has to be

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one of the main functions of proper scientific and methodical centres and specialists. The whole education system of the republic can benefit from such kind of activities. The list of educational departments and lyceums showing the highest results in different subjects is presented in the tables 1.29-1.37. For the purpose of reliability of statistical figures and in order to reflect the reality accurately, districts with not less than 100 applicants are included in the tables. Taking into consideration the fact that the number of applicants taking examinations in biology and geography is relatively small, districts with not less than 50 applicants are included in the appropriate tables as well.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND LYCEUMS THE APPLICANTS OF WHICH ACHIEVED HIGH RESULTS IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF 2010)

Azerbaijani sector

Subject : Native language Table 1.29 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in number of percentage) LYCEUMS applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 591 71.69 21.95 6.36 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 966 59.99 25.59 14.41 Education and private) Sumgait city 2923 52.75 30.46 16.79 Gakh district 367 51.69 31.80 16.51 Baku city 14733 51.30 30.07 18.63 Mingachevir city 731 51.23 31.24 17.53 Shirvan town 467 50.59 31.10 18.31 Ismailly district 521 50.01 32.37 17.62 Oghuz district 366 49.64 32.80 17.56 Salyan district 648 49.09 31.06 19.85

Subject : Literature Table 1.30 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in number of percentage) LYCEUMS applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 142 66.82 24.39 8.79 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 263 46.95 27.88 25.17 Education and private) Ganja city 425 44.74 32.12 23.13 Goychay district 159 44.28 33.56 22.16 Shirvan town 116 44.28 34.93 20.79 Baku city 3808 42.91 32.05 25.04 Sumgait city 679 42.57 33.87 23.56 Kalbajar district 127 41.76 31.56 26.68 Salyan district 128 40.69 33.88 25.44 Goranboy district 216 40.61 35.46 23.93

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Subject : Mathematics Table 1.31 EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in number of percentage) LYCEUMS applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 381 64.60 17.28 18.12 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 535 46.97 20.34 32.69 Education and private) Ismailly district 281 39.40 26.52 34.08 Ordubad district of Nakhchivan 167 38.59 25.44 35.98 Autonomous Republic Salyan district 450 37.10 27.66 35.24 Gakh district 229 36.23 24.87 38.90 Sumgait city 1893 35.50 27.55 36.95 Baku city 8949 34.99 24.98 40.03 Shaki district 576 34.21 28.86 36.93 Astara district 162 33.75 26.54 39.70

Subject : Physics Table 1.32 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in LYCEUMS number of percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 216 66.89 21.96 11.15 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 390 51.76 25.15 23.09 Education and private) Gakh district 160 41.13 31.70 27.18 Ismailly district 208 40.21 30.62 29.17 Mingachevir city 364 39.31 34.45 26.24 Salyan district 460 38.73 33.07 28.20 Shirvan town 255 38.42 32.69 28.89 Goychay district 212 37.79 31.04 31.17 Siyazan district 139 37.44 32.58 29.99 Shaki district 450 37.22 32.29 30.49

Subject : Chemistry Table 1.33 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in number of percentage) LYCEUMS applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 216 70.65 14.93 14.43 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 390 52.78 19.43 27.79 Education and private) Gakh district 160 43.43 26.43 30.15 Aghstafa district 239 41.27 30.28 28.45 Oghuz district 151 41.25 24.95 33.80 Salyan district 460 41.07 25.82 33.11 Neftchala district 276 39.83 25.86 34.32 Shaki district 450 39.61 25.89 34.50 Mingachevir city 364 39.11 28.11 32.78 Masally district 336 38.86 25.21 35.93

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Subject : Biology Table 1.34 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in number of percentage) LYCEUMS applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 68 77.41 17.29 5.29 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 168 55.95 27.19 16.86 Education and private) Mingachevir city 101 47.96 33.70 18.34 Shaki district 139 44.72 32.49 22.79 Shirvan town 64 44.69 32.81 22.50 Neftchala district 53 41.66 33.74 24.60 Sumgait city 351 40.91 32.07 27.02 Goychay district 68 40.65 35.24 24.12 Salyan district 70 40.06 30.11 29.83 Goranboy district 79 38.28 34.78 26.94

Subject : History Table 1.35 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in LYCEUMS number of percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 142 62.62 28.28 9.10 Ganja city 425 45.23 32.24 22.52 Shirvan town 116 43.97 36.62 19.41 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 263 43.53 30.13 26.34 Education and private) Goychay district 159 40.63 35.42 23.95 Salyan district 128 39.97 36.44 23.59 Goranboy district 216 39.94 38.43 21.63 Nakhichevan city 238 39.61 32.59 27.80 Gabala district 201 38.85 37.85 23.30 Sumgait city 679 38.81 34.49 26.70

Subject: Geography Table 1.36 EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in LYCEUMS number of percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit Turkish lyceums 233 75.73 18.47 5.80 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 313 65.57 21.46 12.97 Education and private) Salyan district 60 61.67 23.67 14.67 Neftchala district 64 60.63 22.19 17.19 Gakh district 116 59.55 26.21 14.24 Ismailly district 141 58.78 25.33 15.89 Baku city 4700 58.47 24.83 16.70 Sumgait city 926 57.84 25.68 16.48 Ordubad district of Nakhchivan 101 56.79 26.61 16.59 Autonomous Republic Gabala district 206 56.47 27.18 16.35

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Subject : English language Table 1.37

EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND The Answers (with respect to overall number, in

LYCEUMS number of percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit

Turkish lyceums 366 67.04 22.84 10.12

Lyceums (under the Ministry of 528 51.51 25.23 23.27 Education and private)

Sumgait city 1454 44.36 30.32 25.32

Baku city 7922 42.95 29.53 27.52

Ganja city 932 38.38 31.82 29.81

Absheron district 504 36.43 32.10 31.48

Tovuz district 316 35.70 31.61 32.70

Mingachevir district 352 35.10 33.43 31.47

Zangilan district 117 35.01 32.55 32.44

Gubadly district 145 34.57 33.57 31.86

If we generally compare the examination subjects, we can make clear that this year Sumgait city in Azerbaijani sector and Baku city in Russian sector showed the highest results (except for Turkish lyceums, lyceums coordinated to the Ministry of Education and private lyceums).

We got acquainted with the educational departments and lyceums which showed the highest results in each examination subject. And now, let’s look through the indicators of the districts having showed the highest results in examination subjects taken in general. These indicators are presented in tables 1.38 and 1.39 with respect to sectors. As we see from the tables, this year the highest result belongs to applicants of Sumgait city in Azerbaijani sector and applicants of Baku city in Russian sector. High school graduates of most cities and districts the names of which are included in the table below show stable high results in admission examinations. Of course, the teachers who teach in these cities and districts, the leadership of the cities and districts and employees of the educational departments played an important role in this. In general, our young people’s interest in and potential for studying and learning is rather high. And the realization of this depends, firstly, on people involved in teaching. Establishment of the educational work in a right way, teachers’ conscientious attitude to this work, preparation of textbooks and teaching aids which meet modern requirements and their timely delivery to pupils are the important factors.

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Table 1.38 OVERALL INDICATORS OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND LYCEUMS ON EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (High school graduates of 2010 , the first 15 education departments with the highest indicators) Azerbaijani sector Indicators on subjects (in percentage)

EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND Norm of vector of № LYCEUMS indicators Native Physics History Biology Biology Language Literature Chemistry Geography Geography Mathematics Mathematics

1 Turkish lyceums 71.69 66.82 64.60 66.89 70.65 77.41 62.62 75.73 451.3412 2 Lyceums (under the Ministry 59.99 46.95 46.97 51.76 52.78 55.95 43.53 65.57 341.2204 of Education and private) 3 Sumgait city 52.75 42.57 35.50 35.55 37.56 40.91 38.81 57.84 274.8792 4 Salyan district 49.09 40.69 37.10 38.73 41.07 40.06 39.97 61.67 271.8314 5 Baku city 51.30 42.91 34.99 36.94 37.64 37.47 38.64 58.47 271.8135 6 Gakh district 51.69 35.91 36.23 41.13 43.42 49.45 31.52 59.55 269.9686 7 Mingachevir city 51.23 40.09 32.07 39.31 39.11 47.96 37.38 54.31 268.6666 8 Shirvan town 50.59 44.28 27.32 38.42 38.85 44.69 43.97 50.63 263.5647 9 Ismailly district 50.01 38.00 39.40 40.21 37.77 33.71 35.02 58.78 261.8580 10 Neftchala district 48.55 39.48 31.11 34.94 39.83 41.66 34.96 60.63 259.0432 11 Goychay district 46.18 44.28 27.97 37.79 38.23 40.65 40.63 50.84 256.0197 12 Shaki district 47.57 36.74 34.21 37.22 39.61 44.72 34.64 49.27 252.7102 13 Oghuz district 49.64 40.14 32.85 36.00 41.25 37.26 37.59 52.77 252.6600 14 Gabala district 48.08 39.30 31.17 34.94 36.19 36.94 38.85 56.47 250.7659 15 Tovuz district 45.22 39.09 30.55 32.83 34.89 35.50 37.21 56.40 246.7960

Note: Regions represented with at least 20 applicants in each subject have been considered in the selection.

Table 1.39 OVERALL INDICATORS OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND LYCEUMS ON EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (High school graduates of 2010) Russian sector Indicators on subjects (in percentage) EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND Norm of vector of Native Mathe- № LYCEUMS Literature Physics Chemistry Biology History Geography indicators Language matics Lyceums (under the Ministry 63.75 57.98 47.39 56.60 65.21 57.33 33.14 58.87 369.7821 1 of Education and private) 2 Baku city 53.93 55.64 36.65 40.46 43.16 38.13 33.02 53.63 293.8156 3 Sumgait city 55.59 56.44 38.33 41.17 39.02 35.03 27.41 56.57 285.2729 4 Ganja city 49.45 54.96 30.87 39.92 38.44 39.25 31.22 50.12 275.4501 5 Mingachevir city 55.28 56.22 27.28 33.78 39.41 35.60 34.67 43.27 265.2542 6 Balakan district 49.64 56.80 24.75 39.40 42.00 34.29 28.00 52.31 264.8807 7 Gusar district 45.85 42.14 31.55 38.30 39.27 36.73 25.12 53.89 252.1672 8 Zagatala district 44.62 57.71 27.76 34.48 33.52 31.60 28.29 46.61 251.7998 9 Khachmaz district 37.93 46.43 24.34 27.15 28.45 28.00 22.43 38.11 202.3304

Note: Regions represented with at least 10 applicants in each subject have been considered in the selection.

Applicants having scored more than 500 points are 5.00 percent of all the applicants having participated in the examinations. The representatives of the majority of the districts of the republic are among the high-scorers.

This year 5424 applicants who participated in the admission examinations to higher schools scored more than 500 points, including 1414 applicants who scored more than 600 points. High-scorers represent 71 districts of the republic (table 1.40). According to their relative number, the indicators of Baku, Nakhcivan, and Sumgait cities, including Ordubad, Ismailly, and Gakh districts were the highest. 6-8 of each 100

STUDENTS ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 55 applicants from these districts who applied for higher schools scored more than 500 points in the examinations. Majority of the applicants who achieved results in 500-700 interval have been admitted to prestigious specialities. The candidature of 102 applicants who showed the highest results have been submitted for President’s scholarship. Table 1.40 NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WITH HIGH SCORES IN ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS TO HIGHER SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO REGIONS

Total number of Number of Number of Percentage of high-scorers № REGION applicants applicants with applicants with scoring over 500 points according to the scores in 500-700 scores in 600-700 (according to overall number of regions interval interval applicants for regions) 1 Baku city 38245 2644 730 6.91 2 Sumgait city 6422 407 110 6.34 3 Ganja city 4558 182 46 3.99 4 Absheron district 2166 107 23 4.94 5 Shaki district 2004 120 31 5.99 6 Nakhchivan city 1786 113 43 6.33 7 Lankaran district 1765 64 16 3.63 8 Shamkir district 1633 53 11 3.25 9 Tovuz district 1622 84 14 5.18 10 Khachmaz district 1451 33 8 2.27 11 Mingachevir city 1422 83 35 5.84 12 Barda district 1303 59 24 4.53 13 Gabala district 1268 67 17 5.28 14 Guba district 1244 31 7 2.49 15 Masally district 1212 39 10 3.22 16 Aghdam district 1188 29 8 2.44 17 Jalilabad district 1170 26 6 2.22 18 Yevlakh district 1155 31 1 2.68 19 Salyan district 1124 66 18 5.87 20 Fuzuli district 1114 20 4 1.80 21 Babek district of Nakhchivan AR 1113 29 3 2.61 22 Goychay district 1101 38 3 3.45 23 Gazakh district 1093 36 8 3.29 24 Goranboy district 1087 43 7 3.96 25 Shirvan town 1030 58 17 5.63 26 Imishli district 1027 20 7 1.95 27 Sharur district of Nakhchivan AR 1019 40 15 3.93 28 Zagatala district 994 39 13 3.92 29 Bilasuvar district 972 39 5 4.01 30 Sabirabad district 925 32 7 3.46 31 Beylagan district 914 13 3 1.42 32 Ismailly district 913 68 17 7.45 33 Lachyn district 887 16 1 1.80 34 Aghdash district 846 33 10 3.90 35 Aghjabadi district 845 21 5 2.49 36 Kalbajar district 807 31 6 3.84 37 Aghstafa district 803 31 3 3.86 38 Kurdamir district 795 25 7 3.14 39 Ujar district 786 25 5 3.18 40 Neftchala district 783 34 6 4.34 41 Goygol district 765 26 6 3.40 42 Gusar district 746 22 3 2.95

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Table 1.40 (continuation) Overall number Number of Number of Percentage of high-scorers № REGION of applicants applicants with applicants with scoring over 500 points according to the scores in 500-700 scores in 600-700 (according to overall number of regions interval interval applicants for regions) 43 Jabrail district 723 15 3 2.07 44 Shamakhy district 712 28 5 3.93 45 Tartar district 667 23 3 3.45 46 Gadabay district 666 25 6 3.75 47 Julfa district of Nakhchivan AR 654 23 5 3.52 48 Balakan district 651 18 5 2.76 49 Gubadly district 648 17 2 2.62 50 Oghuz district 625 22 3 3.52 51 Gakh district 624 40 11 6.41 52 Samukh district 616 14 1 2.27 53 Astara district 603 14 2 2.32 54 Saatly district 590 18 3 3.05 55 Lerik district 541 11 2 2.03 56 Shabran district 523 13 3 2.49 57 Aghsu district 514 4 2 0.78 58 Yardymli district 514 8 1 1.56 59 Zangilan district 502 12 3 2.39 60 Ordubad district 496 39 11 7.86 of Nakhchivan AR 61 Hajigabul district 456 9 1 1.97 62 Zardab district 433 11 3 2.54 63 Siyazan district 431 14 3 3.25 64 Shusha, Khojaly, Khojavand 402 11 2 2.74 districts 65 Shahbuz district 356 14 5 3.93 of Nakhchivan AR 66 Kangarli district 323 10 2 3.10 of Nakhchivan AR 67 Gobustan district 281 7 0 2.49 68 Dashkasan district 244 4 2 1.64 69 Khyzy district 205 10 2 4.88 70 Foreign states 187 4 2 2.14 71 Naftalan town 128 5 0 3.91 72 Sadarak district 111 4 2 3.60 of Nakhchivan AR

We can see from the table above that though the number of high-scorers who achieved 600 and more points is 1414 persons, if we take into account their scores in accordance with specialities they were admitted to, their number will be 1384 persons. This difference is connected with the existence of two subgroups in group III. Thus, 30 applicants scored more than 600 points in one subgroup, but in subgroup they were admitted to a speciality, their scores were less than 600. As for the distribution of applicants who scored 600 and more points in accordance with speciality groups: 16.41 percent (232 persons) are applicants of group I, 36.63 percent (518 persons) - of group II, 21.57 percent (305 persons) - of group III, and 25.39 percent (359 persons) - of group IV. Current year high school graduates of 3196 schools participated in the admission examinations. High school graduates with 600 scores represent only 18 percent of these schools. 66 (11.44 percent) of these schools the number of which is 577, are lyceums and 26.43 percent of 600 points scorers are high school graduates of these lyceums. The list of education institutions which have a greater percent of high-scorers in respect to the number of their applicants is presented in the table 1.41:

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Table 1.41 EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITH THE GREATEST PERCENTAGE OF HIGH SCORE ACHIEVERS IN RESPECT TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS (High school graduates of 2010)*

Percentage of high-scorers Number of with more than Overall number applicants 600 points, with of applicants № School with more respect to according to than 600 overall number school points of applicants according to school) Baku Turkish lyceum (within BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of 60 29 48.33 1 Turkey) 2 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 44 19 43.18 3 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 54 20 37.04 4 Baku city school lyceum #72 68 20 29.41 5 Sharur Turkish lyceum 27 7 25.93 6 Ganja Azerbaijan Turkey private lyceum 20 5 25.00 7 Baku private Turkish school 42 10 23.81 8 “Dada Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 49 11 22.45 9 Mingachavir branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 27 6 22.22 10 Shirvan branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 30 6 20.00 11 Ordubad girls lyceum 27 5 18.52 12 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 44 8 18.18 13 Aghdash branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 29 5 17.24 14 Sumgait private Turkish lyceum 35 6 17.14 15 Secondary school # 3 of Nakhchivan city 26 4 15.38 16 Shaki Azerbaijan-Turkey private lyceum 34 5 14.71 17 Baku city Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev 138 20 14.49 18 Baku Europe lyceum 42 6 14.29 19 Guba Technical lyceum 28 4 14.29 20 Baku city Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 44 6 13.64 21 Baku city School-lyceum “Intellect” 44 6 13.64 22 Shahbuz city secondary school 22 3 13.64 23 “Zakalar” lyceum # 287 of Baku city 81 11 13.58 24 Baku city Ataturk lyceum 23 3 13.04 25 Technical-humanities lyceum # 147 of Baku city 31 4 12.90 26 School-lyceum # 261 of Baku city 47 6 12.77 27 Secondary school # 289 – “Zangi lyceum” of Baku city 87 11 12.64 City Lyceum of natural, mathematical and humanitarian 49 6 12.24 28 sciences of Mingachevir city 29 Lankaran branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 25 3 12.00 30 Secondary school # 5 of Nakhchivan city 44 5 11.36 31 City Secondary school # 5 of Ismailly district 63 7 11.11 32 Technical and humanitarian lyceum of Baku city 76 8 10.53 33 Secondary school # 146 of Baku city 67 7 10.45 34 Tala village Secondary school # 1 of Zagatala district 20 2 10.00 35 City Secondary school # 5 of Barda district 30 3 10.00

* Educational institutions with more than 20 applicants were included in the list.

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This year applicants achieving 600 and more scores were admitted to higher schools as shown in table 1.42. Applicants with more than 600 points were mostly admitted to Baku State University, Azerbaijan Medical University, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and Azerbaijan University of Languages. This year Qafqaz University was the one where 181 applicants with more than 600 points were admitted, most of all among private higher schools.

Table 1.42 THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ACHIEVING 600 AND MORE SCORES ACCORDING TO HIGHER SCHOOLS THEY WERE ADMITTED TO

Admitted Number and percentage of the admitted applicants according to speciality groups № Higher schools I II III IV number per- number per- number per- num- per- num- per- centage centage centage ber centage ber centage 1 Baku State University 260 18.8% 72 31.0% 71 13.7% 117 42.5% 0 0.0% 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 92 6.6% 70 30.2% 22 4.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 Azerbaijan University of 1 0.1% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Architecture and Construction 4 Azerbaijan Medical University 348 25.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 348 96.9% 5 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% University 6 Azerbaijan State Economic 236 17.1% 2 0.9% 232 44.8% 2 0.7% 0 0.0% University 7 Azerbaijan University of Languages 48 3.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 48 17.5% 0 0.0% 8 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 1 0.1% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 Academy of Public Administration 150 10.8% 0 0.0% 73 14.1% 77 28.0% 0 0.0% under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 10 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 16 1.2% 0 0.0% 15 2.9% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 11 National Aviation Academy 3 0.2% 2 0.9% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 12 Nakhchivan State University 9 0.7% 0 0.0% 3 0.6% 5 1.8% 1 0.3% 13 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 2 0.1% 1 0.4% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% (Ganja city) 14 Ganja State University 2 0.1% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 15 Khazar University 4 0.3% 2 0.9% 2 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 16 Qafqaz University 181 13.1% 69 29.7% 97 18.7% 14 5.1% 1 0.3% 17 Moscow State University (Baku 6 0.4% 6 2.6% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% branch) 18 Higher educational institutions of 15 1.1% 5 2.2% 0 0.0% 10 3.6% 0 0.0% special purpose 19 Higher educational institutions of 9 0.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 2.5% Turkey Total 1384 100.0% 232 100.0% 518 100.0% 275 100.0% 359 100.0%

It is the third year that the admission of students to Baku branch of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov has been announced. Only applicants who achieved more than 350 points in the admission examinations held by the SSAC were allowed to the admission tests. As a result, 92 applicants with high scores became students of Baku branch of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. Applicants who earned more than 600 points in the admission examinations are also included in the list of the admitted. Information on their number is presented in table 1.42.

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The statistical analysis of answers of applicants of comprehensive schools of the republic in examination subjects shows that in both sectors the dominance in majority of subjects belongs to high school graduates of comprehensive schools of lyceum type. In Azerbaijani sector the highest results in literature, chemistry, biology, history, geography and English language subjects belong to applicants of Turkish lyceums of the republic, the highest results in native language, mathematics, and physics belong to applicants of Lyceum of technical and natural sciences of Sumgait city, the highest results in French language belong to applicants of secondary school #101 of Baku city, in German language belong to applicants of secondary school #15 of Sumgait city, and in Russian language belong to applicants of secondary school #114 of Baku city. In Russian sector the indicators of applicants of secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva in physics, chemistry, geography, and English language subjects, applicants of Baku European lyceum in native language, applicants of the secondary school #5 of Yevlakh district in literature, applicants of school-lyceum #72 of Baku city in mathematics, applicants of classic gymnasium #160 of Baku city in biology, and applicants of secondary school #102 of Baku city in history were the first. In general, for the last six years the best result was shown by Lyceum of technical and natural sciences of Sumgait city. The indicators of this lyceum on all subjects except literature and history were on the first three places. 37 of 44 applicants of the lyceum scored more than 500 points, including 19 applicants having scored more than 600 points. Along with it, among educational institutions whose high school graduates show stable high results year after year, we must also point out success of high school graduates of “Intellect” lyceum #287, Classical gymnasium # 160 of Baku city, Baku city International Education Complex, Gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences of Sumgait city and “Istedad” (“Talent”) lyceum. The list of schools with the highest results in examination subjects is presented in tables 1.43-1.63 for Azerbaijani and Russian sectors separately. For the reliability of statistic numbers and in order to reflect the existing reality in a correct way, these lists include schools with more than 10 applicants in each appropriate subject.

SCHOOLS THE APPLICANTS OF WHICH SHOWED THE HIGHEST RESULTS IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (High school graduates of 2010)

Azerbaijani sector Subject : Native language Table 1.43 Number of Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL applicants with the overall number, in percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 44 87.06 12.03 0.91 2 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 60 86.67 11.72 1.61 3 School-lyceum “Intellect” 16 84.60 13.64 1.77 4 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 44 82.82 12.98 4.20 5 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 54 81.26 17.84 0.89 6 Lankaran branch of Baku Private Turkish lyceum 25 78.74 17.55 3.70 7 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 46 78.40 14.11 7.49 8 Ordubad girls lyceum 27 77.61 17.76 4.63 9 Baku private Turkish lyceum 42 77.42 19.62 2.97 10 Baku European lyceum 20 76.91 18.47 4.62 11 Istedad” (“Talent”) lyceum of Sumgait city 40 76.55 19.74 3.71 12 Sharur Turkish lyceum 27 75.52 23.28 1.19 13 Ganja Azerbaijan – Turkey private lyceum 20 71.74 18.24 10.02 14 Mingachevir city lyceum with the bias of natural-mathematical sciences 49 71.25 21.05 7.70 and humanities 15 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 49 70.72 20.72 8.55

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Subject : Literature Table 1.44 Number of Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL applicants with the overall number, in percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku private Turkish lyceum 12 87.00 13.00 0.00 2 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 17 76.47 20.94 2.59 3 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 11 73.45 20.36 6.18 4 Ordubad girls lyceum 13 67.38 23.69 8.92 5 Mingachevir city lyceum with the bias of natural-mathematical sciences 14 67.14 22.29 10.57 and humanities 6 Sharur Turkish lyceum 10 64.40 32.40 3.20 7 "Zangi" lyceum 23 62.61 27.30 10.09 8 Gymnasium of humanities 12 62.33 20.33 17.33 9 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 19 62.11 21.26 16.63 10 Dallar-Jair village secondary school of Shamkir district 11 61.82 28.00 10.18 11 Secondary school #245 of Baku city 22 60.55 23.45 16.00 12 "Qafqaz" Azerbaijan – Turkey private lyceum 10 60.40 18.00 21.60 13 Secondary school #191 of Baku city 17 60.00 30.35 9.65 14 “Zakalar” lyceum #287 of Baku city 17 58.12 28.47 13.41 15 Secondary school #146 of Baku city 12 58.00 27.00 15.00

Subject : Mathematics Table 1.45 Number of Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL applicants with the overall number, in percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 21 88.76 8.57 2.67 2 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 30 84.00 10.53 5.47 3 Sharur Turkish lyceum 14 81.14 14.86 4.00 4 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 36 80.33 10.56 9.11 5 Baku private Turkish lyceum 29 74.21 16.14 9.66 6 Ordubad girls lyceum 11 71.27 11.27 17.45 7 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 29 70.90 12.97 16.14 8 Baku European lyceum 13 70.46 9.54 20.00 9 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 43 69.40 17.49 13.12 10 Lankaran branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 19 68.84 14.11 17.05 11 “Istedad” (“Talent”) lyceum of Sumgait city 21 68.19 17.52 14.29 12 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 26 67.54 12.00 20.46 13 Baku Turkish Anadolu lyceum 22 64.55 17.64 17.82 14 Ganja Azerbaijan-Turkey private lyceum 14 63.71 10.57 25.71 15 Gizilavar village secondary school of Masally district 10 63.20 11.20 25.60

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Subject : Physics Table 1.46 Number of Answers (in comparison applicants with the overall number, in № NAME OF SCHOOL percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 28 82.29 14.00 3.71 2 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 16 79.00 18.00 3.00 3 Sharur Turkish lyceum 10 78.40 20.00 1.60 4 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 26 76.77 17.23 6.00 5 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 14 72.86 13.71 13.43 6 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 30 72.00 18.13 9.87 7 Ordubad girls lyceum 11 70.91 25.09 4.00 8 Shirvan branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 11 70.18 19.64 10.18 9 School-lyceum “Intellect” 10 70.00 22.00 8.00 10 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 20 68.00 26.00 6.00 11 Baku private Turkish school 10 67.60 17.60 14.80 12 Mingachevir city lyceum with the bias of natural-mathematical sciences 25 65.60 22.88 11.52 and humanities 13 Mingachevir branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 10 64.00 17.20 18.80 14 Lankaran branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 13 64.00 21.23 14.77 15 Shaki Azerbaijan-Turkey private lyceum 14 64.00 26.29 9.71

Subject : Chemistry Table 1.47 Number of Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL applicants with the overall number, in percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Ordubad girls lyceum 11 83.27 12.36 4.36 2 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 28 82.71 12.29 5.00 3 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 26 82.15 10.15 7.69 4 Sharur Turkish lyceum 10 76.00 15.60 8.40 5 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 16 75.50 14.50 10.00 6 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 30 74.93 12.80 12.27 7 Sumgait private Turkish school 11 74.18 16.73 9.09 8 School-lyceum “Intellect” 10 73.60 12.40 14.00 9 Lankaran branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 13 72.00 9.23 18.77 10 Mingachevir city lyceum with the bias of natural-mathematical sciences 25 69.76 17.12 13.12 and humanities 11 Baku private Turkish lyceum 10 69.60 14.40 16.00 12 "Zangi" lyceum 17 68.47 15.29 16.24 13 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 20 68.20 18.00 13.80 14 Shaki Azerbaijan-Turkey private lyceum 14 67.43 19.71 12.86 15 Mingachevir branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 10 65.60 15.60 18.80

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Subject : Biology Table 1.48 Number of Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL applicants with the overall number, in percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 13 88.62 9.54 1.85 2 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 22 77.64 17.82 4.55 3 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 11 75.27 9.45 15.27 4 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 16 72.00 21.50 6.50 5 Mingachevir city lyceum with the bias of natural-mathematical sciences 19 70.95 22.11 6.95 and humanities 6 “Zakalar” lyceum #287 of Baku city 15 67.20 18.13 14.67 7 Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev 28 65.86 22.86 11.29 8 Kindergarten-school-lyceum complex of Baku city 25 58.24 20.32 21.44 9 Secondary school #220 of Baku city 13 57.85 27.69 14.46 10 City secondary school of Tovuz district 16 57.25 29.50 13.25 11 Secondary school #286 of Baku city 16 57.00 27.25 15.75 12 Lyceum with chemical-biological bias 85 56.99 27.86 15.15 13 Secondary school #70 of Baku city 14 56.57 27.43 16.00 14 City secondary school #11 of Shaki district 10 56.40 18.80 24.80 15 City secondary school #2 of Gakh district 15 56.27 25.87 17.87

Subject : History Table 1.49 Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku private Turkish lyceum 12 73.67 25.33 1.00 2 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 11 70.55 23.64 5.82 3 Sharur Turkish lyceum 10 70.40 29.60 0.00 4 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 17 68.24 29.18 2.59 5 School-lyceum #7 with technical bias of Salyan district 10 66.00 19.60 14.40 6 Ordubad girls lyceum 13 59.69 28.92 11.38 7 Secondary school #267 of Baku city 13 59.08 25.85 15.08 8 City secondary school #39 of Ganja city 20 58.20 29.00 12.80 9 Gymnasium of humanities named after S.J.Pishavari 12 57.67 27.33 15.00 10 Bash Zayzid village secondary school of Shaki district 11 57.09 29.45 13.45 11 City secondary school #13 of Ganja city named after Sh.I.Khatai 10 56.80 32.80 10.40 12 Guba branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 11 56.73 32.00 11.27 13 Secondary school #63 of Baku city 22 56.00 22.55 21.45 14 Secondary school #245 of Baku city 22 55.64 25.09 19.27 15 Lyceum named after Heydar Aliyev 28 54.71 28.29 17.00

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Subject : Geography Table 1.50 Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of with the overall number, in applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 23 94.26 5.57 0.17 2 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 15 89.60 10.13 0.27 3 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 21 88.19 10.67 1.14 4 Baku private Turkish lyceum 20 82.20 15.80 2.00 5 Secondary school #304 of Baku city 11 81.09 16.73 2.18 6 “Istedad” (“Talent”) lyceum of Sumgait city 16 81.00 13.75 5.25 7 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 25 80.96 15.52 3.52 8 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 26 80.62 13.69 5.69 9 “Ankara school” school-lyceum 11 78.55 17.45 4.00 10 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 12 78.33 13.00 8.67 11 Ismailly village secondary school of Ismailly district 16 77.00 14.25 8.75 12 School-lyceum # 83 of Baku city 30 76.00 15.47 8.53 13 City secondary school of Tovuz district 18 75.56 20.89 3.56 14 City secondary school #2 of Gakh district 33 74.79 19.03 6.18 15 Secondary school #157 of Baku city 16 74.50 15.00 10.50

Subject : English language Table 1.51 Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku Turkish lyceum (under BSU, founder Dayanat Vakfi of Turkey) 34 91.06 8.24 0.71 2 Sumgait city lyceum of technical and natural sciences 16 85.25 11.00 3.75 3 Baku private Turkish lyceum 31 83.48 15.87 0.65 4 Nakhchivan Turkish lyceum 38 79.47 17.47 3.05 5 “Istedad” (“Talent”) lyceum of Sumgait city 25 77.92 15.84 6.24 6 Baku European lyceum 14 77.14 18.29 4.57 7 “Dede Gorgud” branch of Baku private Turkish lyceum 27 75.41 19.85 4.74 8 Classic gymnasium #160 of Baku city 12 70.33 24.33 5.33 9 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 32 69.88 14.75 15.38 10 Sumgait city gymnasium with the bias of natural sciences 14 67.14 22.29 10.57 11 Ataturk lyceum 14 66.86 22.86 10.29 12 “Ankara school” school-lyceum 16 65.50 24.00 10.50 13 “Elitar” gymnasium 16 65.00 25.75 9.25 14 Secondary school #145 of Baku city 10 64.00 26.80 9.20 15 “Tafakkur lyceum” of Sumgait city 19 63.79 26.74 9.47

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Subject : French language Table 1.52 Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school #101 of Baku city 12 71.00 17.00 12.00 2 Gyzylhajily village secondary school #2 of Goranboy district 20 70.80 18.60 10.60 3 Gyzylhajily village secondary school #1 of Goranboy district 10 70.40 20.40 9.20 4 Khachmaz village secondary school #1 of Oghuz district 12 67.33 21.00 11.67 5 City Secondary school #1 of Neftchala district 14 64.86 20.86 14.29 6 Bunud village secondary school of Gabala district 16 62.25 17.25 20.50 7 Jahri village secondary school #2 of Babek district of Nakhchivan AR 13 62.15 24.62 13.23 8 Baydili village secondary school of Bilasuvar district 12 62.00 23.00 15.00 9 City school-lyceum with humanities and natural bias of Gazakh district 13 60.00 14.77 25.23 10 Khangarvand village secondary school of Goranboy district 15 59.47 24.53 16.00 11 Gyvrag village secondary school of Kangarli district of Nakhchivan AR 14 55.71 34.57 9.71 12 Khachmaz village secondary school #2 of Oghuz district 10 55.60 20.40 24.00 13 City Secondary school #2 of Goranboy district 16 54.75 21.25 24.00 14 Secondary school #4 of Bilasuvar district 33 51.39 28.97 19.64 15 Secondary school #1 of Bilasuvar district 11 51.27 24.36 24.36

Subject : German language Table 1.53 Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school #15 of Sumgait city 12 61.33 22.33 16.33 2 Orta Zayzid village secondary school #1 of Shaki district 13 60.62 23.38 16.00 3 Republic boarding secondary school for visually impaired 13 56.00 18.46 25.54 4 Talalar village secondary school #2 of Balakan district 11 50.91 27.64 21.45 5 Karimbayli village secondary school of Babek district of Nakhchivan AR 11 50.55 23.27 26.18 6 Bahmadli village secondary school of Zagatala district 20 42.00 28.80 29.20 7 Secondary school #19 of Sumgait city 11 41.82 34.18 24.00 8 Dunyamalilar village secondary school #1 of Beylagan district 16 40.50 30.75 28.75 9 Yagublu village secondary school of Oghuz district 10 39.20 36.00 24.80

Subject : Russian language Table 1.54 Answers (in comparison № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of with the overall number, in applicants percentage) Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school #114 of Baku city 10 40.00 38.00 22.00 2 Bozalganly village secondary school of Tovuz district 17 35.76 27.53 36.71 3 Secondary school #201 of Baku city 18 31.56 28.89 39.56 4 Duzgirikhly village secondary school #1 of Tovuz district 13 30.77 28.92 40.31 5 Secondary school #2 of Shabran district 14 30.57 35.71 33.71

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Russian sector Subject : Native language Table 1.55

Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in percentage) № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Baku European lyceum 22 77.45 19.09 3.45 2 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 35 75.66 17.37 6.97 3 Technical-humanities lyceum of Baku city 33 75.64 16.85 7.52 4 “Tafakkur lyceum” of Sumgait city 20 71.80 18.60 9.60 5 Secondary school #207 of Baku city 26 69.08 19.08 11.85 6 School-lyceum “Intellect” 28 68.71 22.43 8.86 7 “Zangi” lyceum 19 68.21 16.42 15.37 8 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 120 67.67 20.03 12.30 9 Humanities lyceum of Slavic University 30 66.93 20.93 12.13 10 Secondary school #275 of Baku city 52 66.69 20.08 13.23

Subject : Literature Table 1.56

Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in percentage) № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school #5 of Yevlakh district 10 77.60 15.20 7.20 2 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 16 71.75 14.75 13.50 3 Secondary school #275 of Baku city 15 69.60 14.40 16.00 4 Secondary school #47 of Baku city 16 68.00 10.00 22.00 5 International educational complex of Baku city 15 65.60 15.20 19.20 6 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 13 65.54 18.77 15.69 7 Secondary school #16 of Ganja city 11 65.45 21.45 13.09 8 Secondary school #151 of Baku city 10 65.20 16.00 18.80 9 Secondary school #82 of Baku city 10 64.40 17.60 18.00 10 Secondary school #246 of Baku city 10 63.60 20.40 16.00

Subject : Mathematics Table 1.57

Answers (in comparison with the overall number, in percentage) № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 School-lyceum #72 of Baku city 17 71.53 12.94 15.53 2 Baku European lyceum 17 69.18 11.06 19.76 3 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 27 66.96 12.74 20.30 4 Technical-humanities lyceum of Baku city 24 57.50 15.17 27.33 5 “Tafakkur lyceum” of Sumgait city 13 55.69 12.31 32.00 6 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 92 52.57 17.26 30.17 7 “Zangi” lyceum 10 52.00 13.20 34.80 8 School–lyceum #264 of Baku city 29 51.86 19.59 28.55 9 Secondary school #1 of Sumgait city 16 49.75 24.75 25.50 10 International educational complex of Baku city 47 48.60 22.72 28.68

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Subject : Physics Table 1.58

Answers (in comparison with the № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 14 72.29 21.43 6.29 2 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 10 62.40 20.00 17.60 3 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 58 58.34 23.24 18.41 4 International educational complex of Baku city 19 58.32 23.16 18.53 5 “Zangi” lyceum 15 56.53 19.20 24.27 6 Secondary school #11 of Sumgait city 17 56.24 21.41 22.35 7 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 28 52.86 20.57 26.57 8 Secondary school #1 of Baku city 20 50.20 25.20 24.60 9 Secondary school #164 of Baku city 13 49.54 27.08 23.38 10 Secondary school #286 of Baku city 15 49.07 30.40 20.53

Subject : Chemistry Table 1.59

Answers (in comparison with the

№ NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 14 76.57 14.57 8.86 2 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 10 65.20 11.60 23.20 3 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 58 62.83 20.07 17.10 4 “Zangi” lyceum 15 60.27 11.47 28.27 5 International educational complex of Baku city 19 58.95 23.16 17.89 6 Secondary school #11 of Sumgait city 17 56.24 18.35 25.41 7 Secondary school #27 of Baku city 19 56.00 20.21 23.79 8 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 28 55.14 16.57 28.29 9 Secondary school #20 of Baku city 23 54.96 16.87 28.17 10 Secondary school #164 of Baku city 13 53.23 18.46 28.31

Subject : Biology Table 1.60

Answers (in comparison with the

№ NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 15 58.40 30.93 10.67 2 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 14 52.57 28.29 19.14 3 Secondary school #23 of Baku city 10 48.40 39.20 12.40 4 Secondary school #145 of Baku city 14 45.43 24.29 30.29 5 Secondary school #6 of Gusar district 13 43.38 34.46 22.15 6 Secondary school #4 of Ganja city named after M.Mehdizade 17 40.94 36.47 22.59 7 Secondary school #2 of Barda district named after N.Ganjavi 10 38.40 33.20 28.40 8 Secondary school #214 of Baku city 11 38.18 35.64 26.18

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Subject : History Table 1.61

Answers (in comparison with the № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school #102 of Baku city 16 52.50 28.50 19.00 2 Secondary school #275 of Baku city 15 50.67 28.53 20.80 3 School–lyceum #264 of Baku city 10 46.80 34.40 18.80 4 Secondary school #2 of Khirdalan city of Absheron district 17 45.65 31.06 23.29 5 Secondary school of Tovuz district 21 44.76 31.43 23.81 6 Secondary school #47 of Baku city 16 44.00 27.75 28.25 7 Secondary school #3 of Goychay district 22 41.27 31.64 27.09 8 International educational complex of Baku city 15 40.80 29.87 29.33 9 Secondary school #1 of Khirdalan city of Absheron district 10 40.00 30.80 29.20 10 Secondary school #5 of Yevlakh district 10 38.80 33.20 28.00

Subject : Geography Table 1.62

Answers (in comparison with the № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 16 76.00 18.50 5.50 2 Secondary school #3 of Gusar district 10 74.80 18.80 6.40 3 Technical-humanities lyceum of Baku city 19 74.53 14.74 10.74 4 Secondary school #275 of Baku city 17 72.71 16.71 10.59 5 Secondary school of Tovuz district 12 69.00 18.67 12.33 6 Secondary school #14 of Ganja city 11 68.00 21.82 10.18 7 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 10 67.60 19.20 13.20 8 Secondary school #1 of Sumgait city 10 66.40 24.00 9.60 9 School-lyceum # 264 of Baku city 14 65.43 20.29 14.29 10 Secondary school #11 of Sumgait city 19 65.05 20.63 14.32

Subject : English language Table 1.63

Answers (in comparison with the № NAME OF SCHOOL Number of overall number, in percentage) applicants Correct Incorrect Omit 1 Secondary school named after Academician Z.Aliyeva 21 80.19 15.43 4.38 2 Baku European lyceum 13 79.69 18.46 1.85 3 Technical-humanities lyceum of Baku city 24 79.50 14.83 5.67 4 “Tafakkur lyceum” of Sumgait city 12 79.00 13.00 8.00 5 School-lyceum “Intellect” 19 74.53 20.42 5.05 6 Humanities lyceum of Slavic University 22 70.91 19.27 9.82 7 School-lyceum # 72 of Baku city 12 70.33 18.33 11.33

8 Classical gymnasium #160 of Baku city 57 69.54 18.32 12.14

9 Secondary school #23 of Baku city 52 69.23 22.23 8.54

10 Secondary school #3 of Nakhchivan city 13 68.92 20.00 11.08

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The list of full-time department specialities (except for specialities demanding specific skills and talent) with the highest and the lowest minimum pass scores within speciality subgroups with respect to Azerbaijani and Russian sectors is presented in tables 1.64 and 1.65. As it was in previous years, the highest pass score was determined for Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The highest pass score both in Azerbaijani and Russian sector was determined for “Management” speciality in group II of the Academy. Minimum pass score for this speciality in Azerbaijani sector is 675 and in Russian sector 650 points. The lowest pass score in Azerbaijani sector is for specialities “Ecology engineering” of National Aviation Academy, in Russian sector – “Teacher of Mathematics and informatics” of Ganja State University. The lowest minimum pass score in Azerbaijani and Russian sectors was 200.

Table 1.64 SPECIALITIES WITH THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST PASS SCORES (full-time department) Azerbaijani sector Speciality with the Speciality with the lowest pass score SPECIALITY highest pass score № SUBGROUP Minimum Minimum SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 1 Mathematics, physics, Computer 586 Timber and woodworking technology engineering 200 engineering, engineering (AUAC) architecture and (“Qafqaz” Ecology engineering (NAA) design specialities (R) University) Machine engineering, Agroengineering (ASAU) Technology of consumer goods, Ecology engineering (ATechU) Technology of food products (ACU) Technology of construction (Khazar University) Engineering of overground transport means (Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” University) Mathematics and informatics teaching (“Odlar Yurdu” University) 2 Economy, Management 675 Finance, Economy, Commerce (ACU) 250 management, (APAPRA) Finance (“Odlar Yurdu” University) sociology and geography specialities (IC) 3 Humanities, Science of law 615 Primary school teaching (ATI (Aghjabadi branch)) 250 pedagogics, art and (APAPRA) Primary school teaching (ATI (Salyan branch)) musical specialities (DT) Primary school teaching (ATI (Guba branch)) Pre-school training and education (NTI) Religious studies (Baku Islamic University) Azerbaijani language and literature teaching (“Azerbaijan” University) Political science (Khazar University) Azerbaijani language and literature teaching, Journalism (Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” University) Journalism (Baku Eurasia University) Azerbaijani language and literature teaching, History teaching, Primary school teaching (Baku Girls University) Journalism (“Odlar Yurdu” University) Azerbaijani language and literature teaching (Azerbaijan Socio-Political University)

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Table 1.64 (continuation) Speciality with the Speciality with the lowest pass score SPECIALITY highest pass score № SUBGROUP Minimum Minimum SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 4 Foreign languages and International 627 Foreign language teaching (English language) 250 international relations relations ("Azerbaijan" University) (XH) (APAPRA) Translation (English-Azerbaijan, English-German, English-French) (Western University) Foreign language teaching (English language) (Baku Girls University) Foreign language teaching (English language), International relations ("Odlar Yurdu" University) Foreign language teaching (English language) (Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city)) 5 Medicine, chemistry, Medical 568 Zootechnics (ASAU (Ganja city)) 251 biology, psychology business and sport specialities (AMU) (TK)

Abbreviations: ASAU - Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja APAPRA - Academy of Public Administration under the city) President of the Republic of Azerbaijan AMU - Azerbaijan Medical University AUAC - Azerbaijan University of Architecture and NAA - National Aviation Academy Construction ATechU - Azerbaijan Technology University (Ganja city) ACU - Azerbaijan Cooperation University ATI - Azerbaijan Teachers Institute NTI - Nakhchivan Teachers Institute

Table 1.65 SPECIALITIES WITH THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST PASS SCORES (full-time department) Russian sector Speciality with the Speciality with the lowest pass score SPECIALITY highest pass score № SUBGROUP Minimal Minimal SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 1 Mathematics, physics, Computer 622 Architecture (AUAC) 200 engineering, engineering Flying engineer (NAA) architecture and (“Qafqaz” design specialities (R) University) Agroengineering (ASAU) Mathematics and informatics teaching (GSU) Mathematics and informatics teaching, Computer sciences (Khazar University) 2 Economy, Management 650 Economy (ACU) 250 management, (APAPRA) World economy ("Odlar Yurdu" University) sociology and geography specialities (IC) 3 Humanities, Science of law 525 Journalism (Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 250 pedagogics, art and (APAPRA) University) musical specialities (DT)

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Table 1.65 (continuation) Speciality with the Speciality with the lowest pass score SPECIALITY highest pass score № SUBGROUP Minimal Minimal SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 4 Foreign languages and International 610 Translation (Russian-French) (AUL) 250 international relations relations Regional studies (on regions) (Khazar University) (XH) (APAPRA) 5 Medicine, chemistry, Medical 568 Agronomics (ASAU) 250 biology, psychology business and sport specialities (AMU) (TK)

Abbreviations: ASAU - Azerbaijan State Agrarian University GSU - Ganja State University AUL - Azerbaijan University Languages APAPRA - Academy of Public Administration under the President AMU - Azerbaijan Medical University of the Republic of Azerbaijan ACU - Azerbaijan Cooperation University AUAC - Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction NAA - National Aviation Academy

The comparison of applicants’ scores admitted to public schools on paid basis located in Baku city and in provincial centres shows that there is a significant difference between the pass scores determined for similar specialities of these higher schools (table 1.66). The lowest pass scores for similar specialities of higher schools of Baku are higher, but those of the districts are lower. Of course, this mainly resulted from the low competitive situation for specialities trained in provincial universities. Majority of the best prepared applicants from provinces prefer universities located in Baku, and as a result, despite good results, many of them don’t succeed in entering universities because of high competitive situation. However, if they chose specialities educated in provincial universities, they could have better chances to be admitted. Thus, the applicants should pay more attention to this factor when defining their preferences for specialities

Table 1.66 COMPARISON OF SCORE INDICATORS OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO THE IDENTICAL SPECIALITIES OF HIGHER SCHOOLS (Azerbaijani sector, full-time department)

GROUP I HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score R subgroup Nakhchivan State University 464.000 507.824 HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Ganja State University 407.000 475.304 score score Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 395.000 415.541 Physics teaching Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 313.000 378.571 Baku State University 419.000 463.070 (Mingachevir branch) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 357.000 380.279 Lankaran State University 298.000 368.674 University Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Shaki 295.000 387.630 Nakhchivan State University 307.000 357.176 branch) Ganja State University 305.000 346.750 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 292.000 332.380 (Sumgait branch) Sumgait State University 274.000 295.390 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 282.000 309.483 Mathematics and informatics teaching (Ganja branch) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 464.000 494.372 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 276.000 321.960 University (Zagatala branch)

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 268.000 322.308 (Gazakh branch) Azerbaijan Technical University 313.000 333.170 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 268.000 299.680 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 258.000 280.088 (Aghjabadi branch) Ganja State University 257.000 277.560 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 266.000 287.406 (Shamakhy branch) Engineering of materials science Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 259.000 292.625 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 340.000 366.800 (Salyan branch) Azerbaijan Technical University 249.000 299.760 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 249.000 303.600 Azerbaijan University of 248.000 276.880 Mathematics teaching Architecture and Construction Baku State University 507.000 540.082 Geology engineering Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 401.000 443.118 University Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 345.000 456.022 Nakhchivan State University 346.000 377.176 Baku State University 289.000 309.292 Ganja State University 328.000 362.609 Hydrogeology engineering

Sumgait State University 288.000 321.773 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 355.000 369.227

Technology teaching Baku State University 290.000 335.167 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 277.000 313.133 Geophysics engineering University Ganja State University 245.000 285.200 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 319.000 418.455 Informatics teaching Baku State University 293.000 317.625 Baku State University 371.000 411.383 Engineering of oil-gas settings

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 338.000 364.255 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 558.000 582.971 University Azerbaijan University of 286.000 311.000 Ganja State University 263.000 283.184 Architecture and Construction Design Electroenergy engineering Azerbaijan State Economic 218.000* 263.375 University Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 493.000 523.400 Azerbaijan University of 210.000* 253.318 (within TEMPUS Program of the Architecture and Construction European Union) Azerbaijan University of 156.000 179.838 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 443.000 472.659 Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Technical University 277.000 318.900 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 150.000* 185.375 University (Ganja city) Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 243.000 289.550 Mathematics Nakhchivan State University 236.000 323.867 Baku State University 474.000 566.320 Sumgait State University 222.000 272.720

Ganja State University 278.000 302.950 National Aviation Academy 215.000* 261.667 Physics Azerbaijan State Agrarian 204.000 217.652 Baku State University 390.000 423.560 University (Ganja city) Sumgait State University 271.000 280.600 Engineering of thermal energy Ganja State University 262.000 282.636 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 369.000 395.689 Computer sciences Azerbaijan Technical University 247.000 263.850 Baku State University 491.000 590.912 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 224.000 248.350 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 360.000 421.468

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HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Table 1.66 (continuation) score score HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score Engineering of energy machine building Azerbaijan University of Technology 220.000* 229.000 Azerbaijan Technical University 241.000 259.815 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 234.000 296.176 Azerbaijan University of 215.000 245.091 Machine engineering Architecture and Construction Azerbaijan Technical University 236.000 261.333 Electrical engineering Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 218.000 235.750 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 368.000 397.244 Azerbaijan University of Technology 210.000 220.250 Azerbaijan Technical University 263.000 306.800 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 210.000 232.917 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 200.000* 217.917 (Ganja city) University (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Marine Academy 207.000 265.733 Engineering of overground transport means Sumgait State University 201.000* 257.905

Nakhchivan State University 325.000 350.000 Electronics, telecommunication and radio technique Azerbaijan Technical University 280.000 327.068 engineering

Azerbaijan University of 256.000 276.425 Khazar University 454.000* 454.000 Architecture and Construction Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 446.000 489.453

Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 232.000 261.450 Azerbaijan Technical University 245.000 286.144

Azerbaijan State Agrarian 214.000 273.500 Azerbaijan University of Technology 219.000 234.000 University (Ganja city) (Ganja city) Organization of shipping and management in National Aviation Academy 204.000 266.600 transport Automation engineering of processes Azerbaijan State Marine Academy 359.000 398.467 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 530.000 558.400 (on water transport) (within TEMPUS Program of the Azerbaijan Technical University 274.000 347.273 European Union) (intellectual management of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 497.000 518.067 transport operations) Azerbaijan University of 278.000 326.040 Azerbaijan University of 205.000* 222.000 Architecture and Construction Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Technical University 257.000 294.627 National Aviation Academy 201.000* 310.370 Sumgait State University 243.000 286.850 (intellectual management of transport operations) National Aviation Academy 227.000* 316.444

Engineering of toolmaking Azerbaijan University of Technology 211.000 220.600 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 326.000 337.800 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 203.000 237.533 National Aviation Academy 294.000* 331.714 Mechanics engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 236.000 263.694 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 355.000 374.935 Engineering of technological machines and Azerbaijan Technical University 251.000 271.361 equipments Computer engineering Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 368.000 397.077 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 387.000 512.603 Azerbaijan State Economic 318.000 332.900 University Azerbaijan Technical University 285.000 298.100

Azerbaijan Technical University 249.000 289.657 Sumgait State University 268.000 277.458

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Information technologies and systems engineering Examination and marketing of consumer goods Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 512.000 530.517 Azerbaijan State Economic 325.000 376.333 Azerbaijan Technical University 291.000 431.200 University Azerbaijan University of 288.000 332.711 Azerbaijan University of 216.000 235.450 Architecture and Construction Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Economic 280.000 346.321 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 208.000 222.000 University (Ganja city) National Aviation Academy 260.000 404.600 Metrology, standardization and certification engineering Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 254.000 289.450 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 473.000 499.444 Sumgait State University 250.000 268.792 Azerbaijan Technical University 379.000 392.400 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 238.000 274.310 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Economic 353.000 389.889 University Nakhchivan State University 237.000 282.833 Sumgait State University 228.000 275.160 Architecture Azerbaijan University of 203.000* 251.818 Azerbaijan State Art Academy 226.000* 259.200 Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan University of 202.000 311.538 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 201.000 229.083 Architecture and Construction University (Ganja city) Nakhchivan State University 155.000 201.300 Biomedical technology engineering Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 150.000 179.206 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 327.000 405.974 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Technical University 253.000 270.820 Engineering of geodesy and cartography Ecology engineering Baku State University 286.000 344.400 Azerbaijan University of 321.000 338.156 Azerbaijan University of 276.000 327.850 Architecture and Construction Architecture and Construction Azerbaijan Technical University 318.000 333.450 Chemistry engineering Sumgait State University 263.000 314.650 Baku State University 430.000 467.800 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 236.000 291.100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 296.000 361.306 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 219.000 245.500 Sumgait State University 245.000 259.360 (Ganja city) Engineering of food products National Aviation Academy 200.000* 242.100 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 327.000 384.500 Azerbaijan University of Technology 200.000* 235.895 Azerbaijan State Economic 276.000 315.919 (Ganja city) University Structure of land, land and city cadastre Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 208.000 223.972 Baku State University 433.000 454.040 (Ganja city) Azerbaijan University of 347.000 369.650 Azerbaijan University of Technology 202.000* 223.261 Architecture and Construction (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 208.000 230.542 Technology engineering of consumer goods (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Economic 326.000 338.920 University Transport service Azerbaijan University of 200.000* 218.200 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 410.000 445.000 Technology (service on transport means)

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Azerbaijan Technical University (on 284.000 339.067 Sociology automobile transport) Baku State University 497.000 507.913 Azerbaijan Marine Academy (on 219.000* 245.500 Sumgait State University 373.000 392.600 water transport) World economy Emergency situations and safety of life activity Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 455.000 477.400 Baku State University 645.000 655.105 Azerbaijan Technical University 297.000 356.458 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 484.000 550.842 Azerbaijan University of 289.000 346.741 Azerbaijan State Economic 445.000 508.877 Architecture and Construction University Nakhchivan State University 432.000 483.118 Sumgait State University 383.000 397.133 GROUP II National Aviation Academy 382.000 450.067 IC subgroup Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 336.000 374.613 HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average (Ganja city) (in agrarian sphere) score score Accounting and audit History and geography teaching Azerbaijan State Economic 592.000 605.098 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 471.000 488.800 University University Nakhchivan State University 406.000 435.471 Ganja State University 433.000 462.800 Sumgait State University 399.000 429.393 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 389.000 415.220 (Sumgait branch) Ganja State University 378.000 404.800 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 362.000 391.000 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 366.000 397.056 (Ganja branch) University (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 317.000 361.185 Finance (Gazakh branch) Azerbaijan State Economic 494.000 578.845 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 316.000 356.520 University (Zagatala branch) Azerbaijan University of 439.000 456.640 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Shaki 314.000 358.938 Architecture and Construction branch) Azerbaijan State Agrarian 376.000 406.778 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 313.000 345.219 University (Ganja city) (Shamakhy branch) Economy Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Guba 313.000 349.029 branch) Baku State University 631.000 639.773 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 305.000 340.633 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 519.000 546.857 (Aghjabadi branch) Nakhchivan State University 460.000 533.765 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 304.000 338.828 Azerbaijan State Economic 445.000 529.214 (Jalilabad branch) University Geography teaching Ganja State University 389.000 421.240 Baku State University 490.000 522.583 Lankaran State University 355.000 398.500 Nakhchivan State University 429.000 458.412 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 354.000 387.147 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 423.000 450.113 University (Ganja city) University Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 352.000 384.074 Ganja State University 374.000 399.087 Organization and management of industry Sumgait State University 367.000 384.679 Azerbaijan State Economic 513.000 520.378 Lankaran State University 329.000 368.367 University

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 509.000 521.565 Azerbaijan University of 414.000 445.320 Architecture and Construction Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 455.000 466.222 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 335.000 359.750 Azerbaijan Technical University 423.000 463.938 University (Ganja city) Azerbaijan University of 413.000 445.240 Azerbaijan University of 318.000 329.700 Architecture and Construction Technology (Ganja city) Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 330.000 350.235 Business administration Azerbaijan University of Technology 316.000 327.810 Azerbaijan State Economic 567.000 585.420 (Ganja city) University Baku Business University 276.000 318.111 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 492.000 540.588 Management Azerbaijan State Economic 456.000 519.349 University Academy of Public Administration 675.000 681.842 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 443.000 485.625 under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan University of 420.000 433.360 Architecture and Construction Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 594.000 610.500 Sumgait State University 391.000 410.440 Azerbaijan State Economic 575.000 586.313 Ganja State University 360.000 375.708 University Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 346.000 356.917 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 529.000 554.340 (Ganja city) National Aviation Academy 503.000 519.067 Lankaran State University 338.000 366.867 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 468.000 490.647 Azerbaijan University of 335.000 347.600 Azerbaijan Technical University 436.000 476.042 Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan University of 427.000 475.240 Public and municipality management Architecture and Construction Academy of Public Administration 659.000 666.300 under the President of the Republic Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 404.000 421.640 of Azerbaijan University Azerbaijan State Economic 570.000 581.280 Sumgait State University 382.000 403.162 University Azerbaijan State University of 376.000 403.167 Nakhchivan State University 410.000 489.063 Culture and Art Ganja State University 367.000 446.333 Ganja State University 358.000 369.955 Azerbaijan University of 338.000 355.136 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 336.000 374.033 Technology (Ganja city) University (Ganja city) – German Hydrometeorology program Baku State University 436.000 467.292 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 332.000 353.667 National Aviation Academy 397.000 452.333 University (Ganja city) Tourism and hotel management Azerbaijan University of 324.000 332.900 Baku State University 562.000 583.706 Technology (Ganja city) Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 553.000 568.771 Marketing Azerbaijan State Economic 482.000 532.958 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 528.000 545.550 University Azerbaijan State Economic 505.000 512.250 Nakhchivan State University 386.000 401.059 University Azerbaijan University of 316.000 347.500 Azerbaijan State Economic 493.000 504.067 Technology (Ganja city) University

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GROUP III Table 1.66 (continuation) DT subgroup HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Ganja State University 370.000 437.156 score score Sumgait State University 330.000 358.360 Azerbaijani language and literature teaching Nakhchivan State University 467.000 478.250 Lankaran State University 314.000 355.867 Baku State University 434.000 477.360 Fine art teaching Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 392.000 420.430 Nakhchivan State University 197.000 229.960 University Ganja State University 177.000 230.420 Azerbaijan University of Languages 389.000 418.875 Nakhchivan State University 151.000* 176.412 Baku Slavic University 372.000 399.167 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 150.000* 206.412 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 363.000 389.313 University Ganja State University 342.000 383.242 Primary school teaching Lankaran State University 328.000 381.667 Nakhchivan State University 398.000 415.471 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Shaki 325.000 371.625 Azerbaijan University of Languages 379.000 396.909 branch) Baku Slavic University 357.000 383.350 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 324.000 347.931 Ganja State University 334.000 363.320 (Sumgait branch) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 328.000 360.920 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Ganja 317.000 331.069 University branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 321.000 347.811 Sumgait State University 314.000 340.893 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 296.000 342.382 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 306.000 342.943 (Mingachevir branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 282.000 310.135 (Sumgait branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 297.000 310.774 (Shamakhy branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 275.000 297.809 (Ganja branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 293.000 332.640 (Zagatala branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Shaki 274.000 310.656 branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 286.000 322.024 (Aghjabadi branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 267.000 286.857 (Mingachevir branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 280.000 327.250 (Gazakh branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 266.000 293.462 (Gazakh branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 275.000 318.583 (Jalilabad branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 255.000 269.333 (Shamakhy branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Guba 268.000 305.175 branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 254.000 271.280 (Zagatala branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 264.000 300.250 (Salyan branch) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 254.000 273.000 (Jalilabad branch) Music teaching Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 250.000* 268.154 Nakhchivan State University 162.000* 199.700 (Aghjabadi branch) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 152.000* 187.833 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 250.000* 271.500 University (Salyan branch) Ganja State University 152.000* 204.438 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Guba 250.000* 266.647 History teaching branch) Nakhchivan State University 492.000 517.882 Pre-school training and bringing-up Baku State University 449.000 493.000 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 294.000 313.745 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 382.000 418.457 University University Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 275.000 289.027

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 253.000* 266.200 Study of art (Salyan branch) Azerbaijan State University of 310.000 365.704 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 250.000* 267.077 Culture and Art Social and psychological service in education Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 286.000 302.483 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 360.000 386.674 University Instrumental performance Ganja State University 324.000 366.609 Nakhchivan State University 125.000* 136.500 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 307.000 331.838 (stringed instruments) Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 282.000 304.952 Nakhchivan State University (piano) 120.000 204.000 (Ganja branch) Nakhchivan State University (wind 116.000* 116.000 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 256.000 297.750 instruments) Philology Baku Musical Academy 103.000* 199.259 Baku State University 475.000 527.320 Azerbaijan State University of 100.000* 173.467 Baku Slavic University 373.000 425.300 Culture and Art Azerbaijan University of Languages 356.000 425.044 Solo singing Ganja State University 335.000 360.913 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 101.000* 187.125 Journalism Azerbaijan State University of 101.000* 166.583 Baku State University 452.000 492.447 Culture and Art Baku Slavic University 432.000 458.875 Baku Musical Academy 100.000 159.750 Bibliography Profession of a conductor Baku State University 382.000 391.846 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 132.000 132.000 Azerbaijan State University of 302.000 332.125 Culture and Art Nakhchivan State University 120.000* 128.000 History Baku Musical Academy 106.000 141.500 Baku State University 460.000 533.580 Composer Ganja State University 378.000 419.682 Nakhchivan State University 218.000* 253.500 Science of politics Baku Musical Academy 124.000* 238.333 Academy of Public Administration 513.000 551.920 under the President of the Republic Musicology of Azerbaijan Nakhchivan State University 172.000 223.500 Baku State University 442.000 495.000 Azerbaijan State University of 136.000* 146.667 Science of law Culture and Art Academy of Public Administration 615.000 639.462 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 123.000* 194.500 under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Baku Musical Academy 122.000 232.600 Baku State University 502.000 572.910 Folk musical instruments Nakhchivan State University 462.000 525.529 Nakhchivan State University 127.000* 133.000 National Aviation Academy 422.000 453.417 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 109.000* 204.947 Bibliography and information Azerbaijan State University of 107.000 168.500 Baku State University 328.000 353.862 Culture and Art Nakhchivan State University 317.000 353.375 Decorative art Science of museums, archive work and preservation Azerbaijan State University of 162.000 184.100 of monuments Culture and Art Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 366.000 404.250 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 156.000 230.722 Azerbaijan State University of 307.000 325.833 Culture and Art

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HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Table 1.66 (continuation) score score HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Design score score Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 151.000 269.667 Ganja State University 317.000 330.250 Azerbaijan State University of 150.000* 227.375 Translation (English) Culture and Art Azerbaijan University of Languages 573.000 598.120 Social business Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 516.000 544.533 Baku State University 427.000 458.080 Baku Slavic University 417.000 484.400 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 397.000 455.750 Regional studies (On America) Baku State University 576.000 588.120 XH subgroup Azerbaijan University of Languages 566.000 575.563 Regional studies (On Turkey) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score Baku State University 449.000 491.438 Foreign language teaching (English) Baku Slavic University 407.000 442.200 Nakhchivan State University 544.000 566.667 Regional studies (On Caucasus) Baku Slavic University 449.000 498.760 Baku State University 373.000 411.080 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 420.000 453.680 Azerbaijan University of Languages 341.000 362.700 University International relations Azerbaijan University of Languages 397.000 499.185 Academy of Public Administration 627.000 648.120 Ganja State University 385.000 464.620 under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Baku Eurasia University 363.000* 363.000 Baku State University 500.000 569.232 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 343.000 374.833 Azerbaijan University of Languages 466.000 539.455 (Ganja branch) Nakhchivan State University 432.000 486.941 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 334.000 367.943 (Mingachevir branch) Baku Slavic University 423.000 452.214 Lankaran State University 328.000 369.367 Azerbaijan State Economic 410.000 464.625 University Azerbaijan Teachers Institute (Shaki 324.000 368.656 branch) Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 385.000 410.286 Foreign language teaching (German) Azerbaijan State Economic 370.000 437.860 University Baku Slavic University 349.000 376.455 Azerbaijan State University of 368.000 388.515 Baku State University 348.000 399.440 Culture and Art Nakhchivan State University 341.000 366.417 Ganja State University 317.000 347.846 GROUP IV Azerbaijan University of Languages 257.000 316.930 TK subgroup Foreign language teaching (French) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average Nakhchivan State University 392.000 420.667 score score Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 351.000 379.864 Physical training and pre-conscription training University (physical training for girls) teaching Baku Slavic University 347.000 364.273 Ganja State University 128.000 209.720 Baku State University 340.000 400.280 Nakhchivan State University 105.000* 148.333 Ganja State University 338.000 355.231 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 101.000 152.500 University Azerbaijan University of Languages 292.000 353.000 Biology teaching Foreign language teaching (Russian) Baku State University 512.000 521.630 Baku Slavic University 328.000 348.426 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 468.000 482.880 Nakhchivan State University 317.000 333.750 University

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Table 1.66 (continuation) HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average HIGHER SCHOOL Min. Average score score score score Nakhchivan State University 427.000 482.938 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 435.000 453.600 University Sumgait State University 411.000 427.767 Ganja State University 344.000 362.560 Ganja State University 394.000 429.583 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 336.000 358.417 Chemistry teaching (Ganja city) Baku State University 510.000 523.680 Lankaran State University 318.000 341.133 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 461.000 477.877 Science of soil and agrochemistry University Baku State University 463.000 484.000 Nakhchivan State University 394.000 440.765 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 325.000 366.567 Sumgait State University 388.000 409.513 (Ganja city) Ganja State University 384.000 402.958 Veterinary science Chemistry and biology teaching Nakhchivan State University 316.000 352.750 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 494.000 504.209 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 252.000 299.492 University University (Ganja city) Ganja State University 417.000 440.583 Pediatrics Lankaran State University 383.000 413.033 Azerbaijan Medical University 551.000 581.482 Psychology Nakhchivan State University 523.000 540.294 Baku State University 514.000 520.458 Medical prophylaxis Ganja State University 360.000 373.545 Azerbaijan Medical University 533.000 544.711 Chemistry Nakhchivan State University 497.000 519.583 Baku State University 522.000 538.760 Pharmaceutics Sumgait State University 427.000 447.278 Azerbaijan Medical University 532.000 546.354 Ganja State University 366.000 391.682 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 317.000 334.833 Biology University (Ganja city) Baku State University 522.000 536.250 Physical training and sport Ganja State University 373.000 389.909 Ganja State University 101.000 140.260 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 340.000 356.640 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 90.000 134.000 University (Ganja city) Azerbaijan State Academy of 75.000* 107.803 Ecology Physical Training and Sports Baku State University 491.000 507.250 Nakhchivan State University 75.000* 117.191 Azerbaijan State Economic 464.000 480.774 University '*' means that there were left vacancies for stipulated specialities after the main placement

Zonal composition of applicants admitted to higher schools in 2010 is presented in the table 1.67. As we see from the table, the applicants mostly prefer the schools located in regions of their residence. For example, the applicants residing in Baku, Ganja, Nakhchivan, Mingachevir and Lankaran or in close regions win the major part of vacancies in universities located in these cities. Despite the fact that the young people from other regions give preference to universities in Baku, the applicants from Baku don’t show much interest in universities located in other regions except for Azerbaijan University of Technology and Azerbaijan State Agrarian University located in Ganja city.

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Table 1.67 ZONAL COMPOSITION OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER SCHOOLS IN 2010

COMPOSITION OF APPLICANTS ACCORDING TO ZONES, Admit- № HIGHER SCHOOL IN PERCENTAGE ted Baku Nakh. Sum. Min. Gan. Shaki Goy. Im. Shir. Lank. Guba F.s. 1 Baku State University 3525 54.67 1.56 8.31 5.70 7.46 4.65 4.14 2.92 5.53 2.38 2.58 0.09 2 Azerbaijan State Oil 1634 54.77 1.90 8.08 3.06 6.18 4.96 3.24 2.94 6.98 3.24 4.47 0.18 Academy 3 Azerbaijan Technical 1710 45.85 1.11 9.30 4.56 5.09 4.91 3.51 5.20 9.42 6.14 4.74 0.18 University 4 Azerbaijan University of 1164 53.26 1.20 10.48 3.61 6.19 5.24 3.44 3.69 4.64 3.78 4.38 0.09 Architecture and Construction 5 Azerbaijan Medical 934 43.47 3.85 9.42 8.99 9.31 6.96 4.07 2.14 5.35 4.82 1.50 0.11 University 6 Azerbaijan State 1834 38.93 1.42 10.09 7.31 7.58 6.92 6.27 4.80 8.34 3.76 4.42 0.16 Pedagogical University 7 Azerbaijan State Economic 2989 61.02 1.84 9.37 4.22 5.96 3.38 2.94 3.11 3.18 2.41 2.51 0.07 University 8 Azerbaijan University of 995 51.06 1.41 10.55 7.84 8.54 4.82 3.52 4.82 3.52 2.11 1.61 0.20 Languages 9 Baku Slavic University 773 56.66 1.16 11.64 5.05 8.41 3.49 2.59 3.36 2.20 2.33 2.72 0.39 10 Azerbaijan Teachers 1744 13.30 0.52 6.59 16.69 13.88 18.52 7.57 5.45 7.40 5.45 4.64 0.00 Institute 11 Academy of Public 199 54.77 7.54 8.54 5.53 9.55 4.02 2.01 0.50 5.03 2.01 0.50 0.00 Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 110 84.55 0.91 4.55 0.91 2.73 1.82 0.91 1.82 1.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 13 Azerbaijan National 45 77.78 0.00 8.89 2.22 2.22 4.44 2.22 2.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Conservatoire 14 Azerbaijan State University 472 55.72 1.48 8.90 6.36 4.45 5.72 1.91 5.51 3.39 3.81 2.54 0.21 of Culture and Art 15 Azerbaijan State Academy 167 64.07 2.40 13.77 1.80 4.79 2.99 2.99 4.19 0.60 0.00 1.80 0.60 of Art 16 Azerbaijan Tourism 317 58.04 1.89 11.99 5.05 3.47 5.36 1.58 5.05 2.52 2.21 2.84 0.00 Institute 17 Azerbaijan State Academy 752 51.20 2.66 10.51 5.45 5.98 4.12 2.79 7.98 2.93 4.12 1.99 0.27 of Physical Culture and Sports 18 National Aviation Academy 466 72.10 1.93 5.58 3.86 5.36 1.50 0.86 1.93 2.36 3.00 1.50 0.00 19 Azerbaijan State Marine 186 38.71 1.08 9.14 2.15 1.61 4.30 5.38 2.15 14.52 12.37 8.60 0.00 Academy 20 Nakhchivan State 719 3.76 92.21 0.42 0.56 0.70 0.56 0.14 0.42 0.56 0.56 0.14 0.00 University 21 Nakhchivan Teachers 205 3.41 95.12 0.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.49 0.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 Institute 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian 1143 16.27 1.22 3.50 11.72 42.69 7.00 5.42 3.67 4.81 2.36 1.22 0.09 University (Ganja city)

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Table 1.67 (continuation) COMPOSITION OF APPLICANTS ACCORDING TO ZONES, Admit- № HIGHER SCHOOL IN PERCENTAGE ted Baku Nakh. Sum. Min. Gan. Shaki Goy. Im. Shir. Lank. Guba F.s. 23 Ganja State University 1062 4.52 0.94 1.04 21.37 55.93 5.93 5.08 2.82 1.22 0.75 0.28 0.09 24 Azerbaijan University of 505 20.00 2.38 5.74 15.64 27.13 8.71 3.96 5.35 8.32 1.39 1.39 0.00 Technology (Ganja city) 25 Sumgait State University 973 16.65 1.44 28.26 5.24 4.42 6.99 6.37 12.74 8.12 4.32 5.45 0.00 26 Mingachevir Polytechnic 261 8.43 2.30 3.83 49.43 2.68 16.48 9.58 1.15 3.07 2.68 0.38 0.00 Institute 27 Lankaran State University 348 6.03 4.60 3.74 3.16 3.45 2.01 1.72 3.45 12.36 59.20 0.29 0.00 28 Azerbaijan Cooperation 792 62.12 1.52 7.20 4.04 5.43 1.52 3.54 5.43 3.54 4.17 1.52 0.00 University 29 Baku Islamic University 16 62.50 0.00 12.50 6.25 6.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 30 "Azerbaijan" University 295 53.90 0.68 7.80 6.10 6.44 5.08 2.71 5.42 3.39 6.78 1.69 0.00 31 Baku "Asia" University 8 50.00 12.50 12.50 0.00 0.00 12.50 0.00 12.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32 Western University 258 74.42 1.55 4.65 3.10 5.43 1.55 1.94 2.71 1.16 1.55 1.94 0.00 33 Khazar University 301 61.79 1.33 3.65 6.98 6.31 4.32 2.66 1.99 1.00 5.65 3.99 0.33 34 "Qafqaz" University 462 39.39 3.03 14.29 7.36 6.71 13.42 3.46 1.95 4.76 4.11 1.52 0.00 35 Centre of Science and 199 43.22 2.51 7.04 8.04 8.04 4.52 9.05 4.02 6.03 4.52 3.02 0.00 Education “Tafaccur” University 36 Baku Eurasia University 40 52.50 2.50 12.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 7.50 5.00 2.50 0.00 2.50 0.00 37 Baku Girls University 119 48.74 0.84 5.88 9.24 6.72 6.72 9.24 4.20 5.04 3.36 0.00 0.00 38 "Odlar Yurdu" University 231 63.20 0.87 9.96 3.46 4.33 2.60 2.16 3.46 3.46 4.76 0.87 0.87 39 Baku Business University 175 54.29 2.29 12.00 3.43 4.00 2.86 6.29 4.00 4.00 4.57 2.29 0.00 40 Azerbaijan Socio-Political 14 71.43 14.29 0.00 0.00 7.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.14 0.00 0.00 University 41 Nakhchivan Private 136 5.15 87.50 2.21 1.47 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.74 1.47 0.00 0.74 0.00 University (Nakhchivan city) 42 Azerbaijan Labour and 143 48.95 1.40 11.19 4.90 6.29 5.59 4.20 4.90 4.20 3.50 3.50 1.40 Social Relations Academy

The most advanced schools of every region with respect to various subjects have been determined on the basis of last twelve-year statistics. With this purpose in order to carry out studies, schools with more than 10 applicants on the subject were taken. Thus, schools of the regions of the republic which showed good stable results in the last twelve-year period on every subject are presented in tables 4.25 and 4.26. The activity of these schools must be estimated by regional and city educational departments, their advanced work experience must be studied and spread to other schools as well. The achievement of the highest results by high school graduates of these schools is the result of several subject teachers with advanced work experience, in some cases the result of labour of even one teacher rather than the activity of the pedagogical collectives in general. These teachers’ activity is worth being awarded. Introducing of such teachers to the public, giving appraisal of their labour will motivate other teachers to treat their lessons in a more creative way, and this, in its turn, will have positive effect on improving the level of education in secondary schools. Statistical studies carried out on the basis of indicators of the admission to higher schools of applicants of various regions of the republic prove that the admission percentage of applicants of Ordubad district of Nakhchivan AR is higher (see table 1.68). It must also be pointed out that the admission percentage of the applicants of Baku, Mingachevir cities, Neftchala and Salyan districts, as a rule, is higher as well.

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The high school graduates of secondary schools with better training participate in the students’ admission competition to higher schools and they have to pass the highest competition in order to be students. Admission examinations are also the report of school teachers who play an important role in the formation of youth’s intellect, and in general, they are the report of pedagogical community of the regions represented by the applicants. The list of regions the high school graduates (graduates of current year and previous years) of which showed the lowest results is presented in the table 1.69.

REGIONS WITH HIGHEST AND LOWEST INDICATORS OF ADMISSION TO HIGHER SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO ADMISSION PERCENTAGE HIGHEST RESULTS Table 1.68 LOWEST RESULTS Table 1.69

Percentage Percentage Number Number № R E G I O N Admitted of № R E G I O N Admitted of of appl. of appl. admission admission

1 Ordubad district 496 170 34.27 1 Jalilabad district 1170 205 17.52

2 Baku city 38245 12224 31.96 2 Lerik district 541 94 17.38

3 Salyan district 1124 342 30.43 3 Kangarli district 323 56 17.34

4 Neftchala district 783 228 29.12 4 Shamakhy district 712 123 17.28

5 Tovuz district 1622 469 28.91 5 Fuzuli district 1114 189 16.97

6 Mingachevir city 1422 410 28.83 6 Imishli district 1027 164 15.97

7 Nakhchivan city 1786 506 28.33 7 Dashkasan district 244 37 15.16

8 Ismayilly district 913 257 28.15 8 Khachmaz district 1451 206 14.20

9 Gabala district 1268 355 28.00 9 Yardymly district 514 68 13.23

10 Aghstafa district 803 223 27.77 10 Aghsu district 514 40 7.78

The admission indicators of the applicants (applicants of current year and previous years) representing large cities of the republic to higher schools are presented in table 1.70. The results of Baku city are much higher than the indicators of other cities in accordance with the admission percentage of applicants to higher schools. 31-32 high school graduates of every 100 applicants of Baku city who participated in the examinations were admitted to higher schools. It is connected with the higher percentage of the applicants from Baku city admitted to paid specialities. It is clear that paid specialities in the application forms are especially marked by applicants from wealthy families from financial point of view. The higher percentage of the admission to paid specialities of Baku high school graduates is connected with the fact that socio- economical situation of the population in the capital is better than that of the regions. This year there is almost no change in the indicators of Baku, Ganja, and Sumgait cities in comparison with the last year. Unlike them, relative weight of the applicants admitted to higher schools among those who represent Nakhchivan and Mingachevir cities has increased. Increase is mostly observed in the indicator of Mingachevir city. Thus, if 25-26 of every hundred applicants of this city became students in 2009, this year their number has been 28-29. The number of female applicants who participated in the admission examinations in each of large cities was more than the number of male applicants. According to the indicator of the admission to higher schools, the dominance belongs to female applicants as well. The relative weight of females was more than selection of admission examination participants as the result of female applicants’ high percentage of admission to higher schools who represented Baku, Sumgait, and Ganja cities.

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Table 1.70 INDICATORS OF ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS REPRESENTING LARGE CITIES OF THE REPUBLIC TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Number of applicants Admitted Percentage of admission № CITY Total Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females 1 Baku 38245 18390 19855 12224 5832 6392 31.96 31.71 32.19 2 Mingachevir 1422 683 739 410 198 212 28.83 28.99 28.69 3 Nakhchivan 1786 869 917 506 249 257 28.33 28.65 28.03 4 Sumgait 6422 3037 3385 1729 779 950 26.92 25.65 28.06 5 Ganja 4558 2144 2414 1079 447 632 23.67 20.85 26.18

The information on the indicators of the admission of applicants to higher schools, who finished secondary school in 2010, is presented in the table 1.71 taking into account the interest of regional education institutions in it. The information on the number of high school graduates was presented by the Ministry of Education. As we see from the table, Turkish lyceums and lyceums coordinated to the Ministry of Education traditionally have great dominance according to the indicators of the admission of high school graduates to higher schools in comparison with other secondary comprehensive institutions. 68.19 percent and 61.65 percent of high school graduates of Turkish lyceums and lyceums coordinated to the Ministry of Education respectively who participated in the admission examinations were admitted to higher schools. The highest indicator of admission belongs to high school graduates of Baku city among the regions of the republic. 45 of 100 high school graduates of the current year from Baku city who participated in the examinations were admitted to higher schools. We should remind you that the indicators of Ordubad district of Nakhchivan MR were the highest (34.27 percent) in accordance with the admission percentage of applicants to higher schools including high school graduates of the previous years as well. The percentage of high school graduates of the current year admitted to higher schools is presented in the table 1.71 taking into account their overall number. As in previous years, according to this indicator, secondary comprehensive schools of Baku and Sumgait cities have dominance among the secondary schools of the regions of the republic as well. 37-38 of 100 high school graduates who finished schools of Baku city and 36-37 of 100 high school graduates who finished schools of Sumgait city in 2010 were admitted to higher educational institutions. It should be noted that admission percentage of the applicants from regions is shown in lower numbers in the table as fewer graduates of higher schools from regions applied in comparison with the secondary schools of big cities. Table 1.71 INDICATORS OF ADMISSION OF GRADUATES OF 2010 TO HIGHER SCHOOLS

Applicants Percentage of admitted applicants Percentage Percentage (according Percentage (according to Number of to number (according to number of № EDUCATION DEPARTMENT high school number of high number number of high school graduates school applicants of the graduates of graduates of region) the region) the region) 1 Baku city 22449 18832 83.89 8475 45.00 37.75 2 Nakhchivan AR 4012 2920 72.78 999 34.21 24.90 3 Sumgait city 3595 3203 89.10 1303 40.68 36.24 4 Ganja city 2780 2068 74.39 737 35.64 26.51 5 Shamkir district 2530 1023 40.43 292 28.54 11.54 6 Lankaran district 2297 915 39.83 228 24.92 9.93 7 Jalilabad district 2127 558 26.23 127 22.76 5.97

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Table 1.71 (continuation) Applicants Percentage of admitted applicants Percentage Percentage (according Percentage Number of (according to to number (according to high school number of № EDUCATION DEPARTMENT number of high number number of graduates high school school applicants of the graduates of graduates of region) the region) the region) 8 Masally district 2038 669 32.83 231 34.53 11.33 9 Shaki district 2000 1120 56.00 367 32.77 18.35 10 Sabirabad district 1998 519 25.98 145 27.94 7.26 11 Tovuz district 1921 1001 52.11 369 36.86 19.21 12 Barda district 1611 746 46.31 211 28.28 13.10 13 Zagatala district 1568 619 39.48 167 26.98 10.65 14 Khachmaz district 1530 767 50.13 144 18.77 9.41 15 Aghjabadi district 1503 453 30.14 98 21.63 6.52 16 Absheron district 1444 1100 76.18 376 34.18 26.04 17 Gabala district 1379 826 59.90 280 33.90 20.30 18 Lyceums (under the Ministry of 1377 1257 91.29 775 61.65 56.28 Education and private) 19 Imishli district 1370 548 40.00 112 20.44 8.18 20 Goranboy district 1334 675 50.60 215 31.85 16.12 21 Yevlakh district 1334 680 50.97 176 25.88 13.19 22 Salyan district 1322 663 50.15 278 41.93 21.03 23 Aghdam district 1304 598 45.86 120 20.07 9.20 24 Kurdamir district 1215 489 40.25 113 23.11 9.30 25 Goychay district 1192 635 53.27 205 32.28 17.20 26 Gusar district 1161 408 35.14 108 26.47 9.30 27 Beylagan district 1120 490 43.75 116 23.67 10.36 28 Bilasuvar district 1117 513 45.93 136 26.51 12.18 29 Astara district 1063 298 28.03 77 25.84 7.24 30 Gazakh district 1051 632 60.13 214 33.86 20.36 31 Ujar district 1046 492 47.04 132 26.83 12.62 32 Ismailly district 1036 545 52.61 193 35.41 18.63 33 Guba district 1033 536 51.89 134 25.00 12.97 34 Fuzuli district 1025 530 51.71 100 18.87 9.76 35 Gadabay district 1003 363 36.19 92 25.34 9.17 36 Mingachevir city 1000 798 79.80 289 36.22 28.90 37 Aghstafa district 977 501 51.28 175 34.93 17.91 38 Aghdash district 929 450 48.44 103 22.89 11.09 39 Saatly district 889 316 35.55 86 27.22 9.67 40 Balakan district 851 431 50.65 128 29.70 15.04 41 Neftchala district 837 485 57.95 178 36.70 21.27 42 Tartar district 829 361 43.55 99 27.42 11.94 43 Yardymly district 811 243 29.96 47 19.34 5.80

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Table 1.71 (continuation) Applicants Percentage of admitted applicants Percentage Percentage (according Percentage Number of (according to to number (according to high school number of № EDUCATION DEPARTMENT number of high number number of graduates high school school applicants of the graduates of graduates of region) the region) the region) 44 Hajigabul district 752 262 34.84 65 24.81 8.64 45 Shirvan town 750 503 67.07 184 36.58 24.53 46 Turkish lyceums 737 591 80.19 403 68.19 54.68 47 Kalbajar district 701 427 60.91 125 29.27 17.83 48 Samukh district 687 325 47.31 84 25.85 12.23 49 Shamakhy district 686 359 52.33 90 25.07 13.12 50 Goygol district 669 393 58.74 104 26.46 15.55 51 Oghuz district 649 377 58.09 124 32.89 19.11 52 Lachyn district 648 415 64.04 112 26.99 17.28 53 Gakh district 645 377 58.45 134 35.54 20.78 54 Aghsu district 643 268 41.68 26 9.70 4.04 55 Zardab district 638 252 39.50 55 21.83 8.62 56 Lerik district 610 260 42.62 61 23.46 10.00 57 Jabrail district 605 367 60.66 92 25.07 15.21 58 Shabran district 499 289 57.92 70 24.22 14.03 59 Siyazan district 401 230 57.36 63 27.39 15.71 60 Gubadly district 385 337 87.53 115 34.12 29.87 61 Dashkasan district 326 114 34.97 20 17.54 6.13 62 Gobustan district 323 160 49.54 39 24.38 12.07 63 Zangilan district 323 233 72.14 80 34.33 24.77 64 Shusha, Khojaly, Khojavand 304 214 70.39 47 21.96 15.46 districts 65 Khyzy district 165 135 81.82 42 31.11 25.45 66 Schools of olympic reserves 95 70 73.68 19 27.14 20.00 67 Naftalan town 79 57 72.15 18 31.58 22.78 TOTAL 97328 58291 59.89 21122 36.24 21.70

The preferences of applicants from cities and rural areas are similar but their knowledge is different. This difference shows itself in a clearer way in their answers to test items in English.

The preferences of applicants from large cities and rural areas for different speciality subgroups and indicators of their answers to test items have been separately studied. On the basis of these results, one can say that there is almost no difference in the preferences of both contingencies for speciality subgroups. While the boy-applicants of both contingencies mostly prefer mathematics and engineering specialities, the girl- applicants show inclination towards humanities and pedagogy speciality subgroups. However, there is serious difference in the correctness of answers of these two contingencies to test items in examination subjects. Preparation level of applicants from large cities is higher than that of applicants from rural regions.

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This preference is traditionally more distinct with regard to English language, mathematics (speciality groups III and IV), biology, geography, native language and literature. The diagrams below (picture 1.20) display this comparison in a clearer way. As we see from the diagrams, this difference in all subjects is in favour of the applicants from cities. No doubt, the advantage of urban schools over rural schools in terms of material and technical supplies, training technology, informational provision and other objective factors have strong impact on these indicators. We might hope that building of schools meeting modern standards in different regions of the republic in recent times, especially in rural areas, the strengthening of their material and technical supplies and teachers’ potential by state line and especially by Heydar Aliyev Foundation will give great stimulus to decreasing of difference between levels of knowledge of applicants from cities and rural areas.

DIAGRAM OF COMPARISON OF CORRECT ANSWERS OF APPLICANTS FROM LARGE CITIES AND RURAL REGIONS IN EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

Big cities Rural regions (I, II) Physics History Biology (III, IV) Literature Chemistry Geography Mathematics Mathematics

Native language

English language (I) language English History of of Azerbaijan History III) (II, English language Picture 1.20

The examination results of applicants from refugee families are improving year by year. The solution of their education problems is in the centre of attention.

Rendering help to the applicants from refugee families during preparation for admission examinations is constantly in the limelight of the SSAC. Every year meetings, discussions on professional orientation, free of charge trial tests aimed at familiarizing these applicants with the technology of conducting examinations are organized for them. Manuals, training aids, various issues of “Abiturient” journal, as well as test booklets used in examinations are distributed among them free of charge. This year 7926 persons from the regions under occupation applied for admission to higher education institutions, 1680 of which were admitted to the universities. The percentage of admission of applicants from refugee families to prestigious specialities increases every year which is the result of aspiration for and interest in education displayed by them, as well as support provided by the government of the republic.

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1.1 Admission of students to higher education institutions on the state order

Starting from the 2010/2011 academic year, financing at the expense of state budget at higher education institutions operating within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is conducted on the basis of the state order and on the basis of principle of individual (per capita) financing under the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On application of new financing mechanism in higher education institutions" dated February 10, 2010. This means that financial resources to education institutions conducting specialist training on certain specialities on the basis of the state order are provided depending on the number of students. Per capita financing mechanism at higher education is one of the advanced methods applied in the developed countries of the world. Application of such a mechanism serves the improvement of quality at higher education, creating contest and competition among higher education institutions for students studying on the state order. According to the applied new rules, all of the higher education institutions, operating in conformity with the legislation, are given an opportunity to participate in specialist training on the state order regardless of form of ownership (property form). It should be noted that allocation for an applicant admitted to public or private higher education institution on the state order with high scores in admission examination, is transferred to the account of the same higher education institution. 10289 students (additionally 48 places out of competition) were intended for admission to higher education institutions for the academic year 2010/2011. 38.94 percent of these places falls to the share of group I, 19.92 percent – of group II, 27.61 – of group III, and eventually, 13.52 percent falls to the share of the applicants of group IV. As compared to the previous year, the number of the places allocated for student admission on free education basis has decreased by 4.15 percent (445 places) in the current year. Change in the number of allocated places on speciality groups emerged to be different. Places allocated for student admission on free education basis respectively increased by 3.62 percent and 3.34 percent in groups I and IV, while it respectively decreased by 10.56 percent and 12.02 percent in groups II and III. This year 27 civil state and 13 private higher education institutions participated in implementation of the state order. Among the higher education institutions Baku State University (2720 places), Azerbaijan State Economic University (1903 places), and Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University (1759 places) possess major opportunities to train specialists on free (financed by the state budget) education basis. For provision of admission of more qualified youth to higher education institutions on free educational basis on the state order, minimum required points to participate in the competition for places on the state order was set as follows: 300 points on speciality group I, 350 points on speciality groups III and IV, and 400 points on speciality group II. These requirements exceeded the applied requirements set for student admission on the paid basis 100 points in speciality groups I, III, and IV and 150 points in speciality group II. We should mention that competition for allocated places on the state order was held together with Azerbaijani and Russian sectors. As a result, 16423 applicants from Azerbaijani sector and 2510 applicants from Russian sector gained the right to participate in the competition for those places. In general, 18933 applicants gained the right to participate in the competition for allocated places on the state order. 27.90 percent of these applicants (5282 people) falls to the share of group I, 21.27 percent (4027 people) – of group II, 27.88 percent (5278 people) – of group III, and 22.95 percent – of group IV. 16408 applicants (86.66 percent), who gained the right to participate in the competition for places allocated on the state order, marked these places in their applications. As compared to the previous year, the number of the competition participants has decreased by 26.71 percent. This situation is followed by stricter competition conditions to study on free education basis in comparison with previous year's competition conditions and centralized organization of competition on each speciality of higher education institutions.

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86.10 percent (14128 people) of the applicants applied to Azerbaijani sector, while 13.90 percent (2280 people) applied to Russian sector. 31.30 percent of the applicants in Azerbaijani sector marked in their applications the places of group I, 23.18 percent – of group II, 26.37 percent – of group III, and 19.15 percent – of group IV allocated on the state order. These indicators respectively made 29.12 percent, 22.81 percent, 35.88 percent, and 12.19 percent in Russian sector. The highest competition situation is observed on the places allocated in the groups II and IV. 1.7 and 1.6 applications were respectively submitted for one place on the aforesaid groups. The analysis shows that only 57.33 percent of the applicants, who gained the right to participate in the competition for specialities on the paid basis, gained the right to participate in the competition for places on the state order. This indicator made 52.14 percent in group I, 44.33 percent in group II, 58.17 percent in group III, and 91.49 percent in group IV. The Table 1.1.1 presents the student places allocated on the state order, placement of applicants in speciality groups who gained the right to participate in the competition for these places and who have participated in the competition, as well as competition situation emerging in the groups. Table 1.1.1 NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS OF APPLICANTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE COMPETITION FOR PLACES ALLOCATED ON STATE ORDER AND COMPETITIVE SITUATION

Number of applicants who Number of applicants who gained the right to participated in Compe- State № SPECIALITY GROUP participate in competition competition titive order Azerbaijani Russian Azerbaijani Russian situation Total Total sector sector sector sector Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 4007 4604 678 5282 4422 664 5086 1.180 artistic design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 2050 3484 543 4027 3275 520 3795 1.713 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogical, arts 2841 4386 892 5278 3725 818 4543 1.379 and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV psychology and sport 1391 3949 397 4346 2706 278 2984 1.608 specialities T O T A L 10289 16423 2510 18933 14128 2280 16408 1.400

The analysis of the dynamics (picture 1.1.1) of vacancies and the number of applicants having participated in the competition in the years of 1992-2010 indicates that the admission plan for free education in public higher schools has remained almost stable since 1996 . But huge changes have been observed in the number of competition participants during these years. If these changes are connected, on the one hand, with the number of high school graduates and the level of the knowledge they demonstrated in the admission examinations, on the other hand, they are connected with the improvements in the competitive conditions carried out by the SSAC in different years. The changes are more striking during the first years when the admission was carried out using test method. The most rapid change coincides with the years 2002 and 2010, and it was connected with the rapid decrease of high school graduates in the republic in 2002 and application of new financing mechanism at higher education institutions in 2010.

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DYNAMICS OF ADMISSION PLAN AND NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR 1992-2010 (APPLICANTS WHO MET THE COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS FOR FREE EDUCATION BASIS)

Picture 1.1.1

This year the correlation between the applicants having participated in the competition and planned places was 1.59 and last year – 2.09. Relative decrease in competition is related to participation of well prepared youth in the competition for places for free education basis. This year’s admission plan according to speciality groups, number of applications of applicants, and the figures reflecting comparison between competitive situation and those of the last year are presented in table 1.1.2. In comparison with the last year, this year the competition for vacancies for free education in higher schools decreased by 19.08 percent. If we look through the speciality groups, the competitive situation increased in group II; in other groups it decreased.

Table 1.1.2 COMPARISON OF ADMISSION PLANS AND NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 AND 2010 CAMPAIGNS ( APPLICANTS WHO MET THE COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS FOR PLACES FINANCED BY THE STATE BUDGET)

Admission plans Numbers of applicants Competitive situations

(according to years) (according to years) (according to years) Speciality difference, difference, difference, 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 group in % in % in % I 3867 4007 +3.62 6931 5086 -26.62 1.536 1.180 -23.18 II 2292 2050 -10.56 4445 3795 -14.62 1.616 1.713 +6.00 III 3229 2841 -12.02 7226 4543 -37.13 1.848 1.379 -25.38 IV 1346 1391 +3.34 3785 2984 -21.16 2.197 1.608 -26.81 TOTAL 10734 10289 -4.15 22387 16408 -26.71 1.730 1.400 -19.08

(“ - ” indicates the decrease, and “+” the increase in comparison with the previous year)

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According to the results of this year’s admission examinations, 10289 applicants have been admitted to 9545 planned vacancies for free education in higher education institutions, thus the admission plan has been fulfilled 92.77 percent. 5086 applicants participated in the competition for this education form in speciality group I. 73.38 percent of them in Azerbaijani sector, and 71.08 percent in Russian sector have been admitted for free education of higher schools, and the admission plan was fulfilled 92.76 percent. 3795 applicants participated in the competition in speciality group II. 55.21 percent of them in Azerbaijani sector, and 44.42 percent in Russian sector have been admitted for free education of higher schools, and the admission plan was fulfilled 99.46 percent. 4543 applicants participated in the competition in speciality group III. 56.97 percent of them in Azerbaijani sector, and 44.87 percent in Russian sector have been admitted for free education of higher schools, and the admission plan was fulfilled 87.61 percent. 2984 applicants participated in the competition in speciality group IV. 43.79 percent of them in Azerbaijani sector, and 41.37 percent in Russian sector have been admitted for free education of higher schools, and the admission plan was fulfilled 93.46 percent. The lowest percentage of fulfillment of planned vacancies was in group III (87.61 percent). The indicator of fulfillment of planned vacancies in other speciality groups was more than 92 percent. Admission results for places on the state order are available in table 1.1.3. 87.59 percent (8360 persons) of admitted applicants on all speciality groups falls to the share of Azerbaijani sector, and 12.41 (1185 persons) – to Russian sector. In 2009 these indicators were respectively 82.65 percent (8801 persons) and 17.35 percent (1847 persons). Comparative analysis of the results of admission examinations on sectors for the last two years shows that in Azerbaijani sector percentage of admitted persons increased from 82.65 to 87.59, but in Russian sector it decreased from 17.35 to 12.41. Thus, this year joint competition for places on free education basis held for applicants of Azerbaijani and Russian sectors caused decrease in percentage of admitted applicants to Russian sector with relatively low competitive situation compared to the previous years.

Table 1.1.3 INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE BASIS OF THE STATE ORDER Number of Number of admitted applicants Speciality places Admission group allocated on Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total percentage state order I 4007 3245 472 3717 92.76 II 2050 1808 231 2039 99.46 III 2841 2122 367 2489 87.61 IV 1391 1185 115 1300 93.46 TOTAL 10289 8360 1185 9545 92.77

The diagrams on placement of examination scores of the applicants admitted to higher education institutions on free and paid education basis (except for specialities demanding specific skills and training) in 2009 and 2010 years are presented in picture 1.1.2 in succession of speciality groups. Comparative analysis of the diagrams shows that well-prepared students were admitted to free education basis in the current year. For instance, if in 2009 year 86.45 percent of the applicants in group I, 84.86 percent – in group II, and 78.13 percent – in group III who scored more than 600 points were admitted to places on free educational basis, then this year relative weight of such applicants has increased and their percentage respectively totalled 98.64, 97.68 and 98.87 percent. Increase is observed in the number of applicants who study on free educational basis with 500-600 scores. Thus, increase in the number of those applicants who gained high scores, resulted in decrease of the number of applicants who received low scores. Indeed, number of the first- year students studying on free basis who scored less than 500 decreased from 41.18 percent to 34.51 in speciality group I, from 23.87 percent to 8.29 in speciality group II, and from 23.47 percent to 18.81 in speciality group III. It should be noted that number of the applicants admitted to free education basis in speciality group IV has increased as well. Let’s pay attention to the numbers. While 184 students who scored more than 600 studied on free education basis in speciality group IV in 2009, the number of such students

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reached 222 in 2010. As we see, the increase equals 38. In this case, why did the relative weight of students who scored more than 600 points, decrease from 82.88 percent in 2009 to 63.43 percent in 2010 on the places on free education basis? The reason is that rate of the number of the applicants who scored more than 600 points in speciality group IV is higher than increase rate of applicants admitted to the places on free education basis in comparison with the previous year. This year while number of applicants who scored more than 600 in speciality group IV increased by 60.99 percent, the number of those who were admitted to the places on free education basis among them increased by 20.65 percent. Thus, as the number of places on free education basis of authoritative specialities is less than number of applicants who scored more than 600 points, the applicants who scored relatively less among those applicants have chosen the paid education form. Consequently, relative weight of the applicants admitted to the paid education form has increased from 17.12 percent in previous year to 36.57 in the current year.

DIAGRAMS ON DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINATION SCORES OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON FREE AND PAID EDUCATION BASIS IN 2009 and 2010 (according to speciality groups, except for specialities requiring special skills)

year 2009 year 2010

group I group I

group II group II

group III group III

group IV group IV

in total in total

on free education basis on paid education basis

Picture 1.1.2

Student admission opportunities on the state order of various higher education institutions (on specialities being in the monopoly of the education institution and on specialities for joint competition of different higher education institutions) and indicators reflecting benefit from these opportunities (admission percentage) are presented in table 1.1.4. As we see from the table, the highest admission indicator belongs to Azerbaijan Medical University (99.46 percent), Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (91.50 percent) and Azerbaijan State Oil Academy (81.38 percent).

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Azerbaijan Medical University was able to admit 374 students on free education basis. 321 places of them are held in monopoly by this University, 53 of them are joint competitive places pretended by other higher education institutions as well. Azerbaijan Medical University has fully benefited from these opportunities in competition process – although only 3 places out of 321 places being in its monopoly were left vacant for various reasons (not all admitted applicants passed the registration in higher education institution, number of applicants were fewer than the places on the state order, etc.), 51 of 53 winners in the joint competition with other higher education institutions chose exactly Azerbaijan Medical University to continue their education. In general, 369 applicants have been admitted to the University on free education basis. Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan was able to admit 200 students on free education basis. All of these places are joint competitive places pretended by other higher educational institutions. The Academy had great superiority in the competition and received 183 places out of 200 on state order. Azerbaijan State Oil Academy was able to admit 1368 students on free educational basis. 141 places of them are in monopoly of this Academy, 1227 of them are joint competitive places pretended by other higher educational institutions. During the admission process, the places being in monopoly of this Academy were fully used. Only 4 places were not used for various reasons. 79.30 percent of the present opportunities of Azerbaijan State Oil Academy was used in the joint competition with other higher education institutions. In general, 1110 applicants have been admitted to the Academy on free education basis. The lowest result in student admission among public schools on the state order was observed in Azerbaijan University of Technology. This university was able to admit 494 students on free education basis. All of these places are joint competitive places pretended by other higher education institutions. The competition showed that Azerbaijan University of Technology has low prestige among the well-prepared applicants. Only 8 places (1.62 percent) out of 493 places on state order in the joint competition with other higher education institutions were attained by the applicants preferring to study at this university. 13 private higher education institutions participated in student admission competition on the state order. All of them together were able to admit 2919 students on free education basis. All of these places are joint competitive places pretended by other higher education institutions (public and private). The competition showed that except “Qafqaz”, Khazar, Western, and “Azerbaijan” Universities, other private universities have no influence among the well-prepared applicants. As we see from the table, none of the applicants who gained the right to study on the state order, preferred Azerbaijan Cooperation University, Baku Asia University, Centre of Science and Education "Tafaccur" University, Baku Eurasia University, Baku Girls University, "Odlar Yurdu" University, Baku Business University, Nakhchivan Private University, and Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and Social Relations to continue their education. In this regard, the highest result among the private higher education institutions belongs to “Qafqaz” University. This university was able to admit 320 students on free educational basis. Other public and private universities also participated in the competition of these places along with “Qafqaz” University. As the result of competition, 320 applicants with high results in examinations were admitted to various higher education institutions on their own will. The major part of this youth – 255 applicants (79.69 percent) preferred “Qafqaz” University to continue their education. In general, only 279 applicants who received the right to study on state order preferred private higher education institutions to continue their education. 91.40 percent of them chose “Qafqaz” University. Thus, the applicants showed with their speciality selection that they give great preference only to one private higher education institution. In general, this year 90.90 percent (8676 persons) of applicants who gained the right to study on free education basis preferred higher education institutions in Baku city, 9.10 percent (869 persons) – the higher education institutions in the regions of the country. In 2009 these indicators were respectively 79.73 percent (8490 persons) and 20.27 percent (2158 persons). The comparative analysis of relative weight of the applicants admitted to places on free education basis at higher education institutions in Baku and in the regions for two years shows that the percentage of applicants admitted to higher education institutions in Baku has increased from 79.73 to 90.90, and percentage of applicants admitted to higher education

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institutions in the regions decreased from 20.27 to 9.10. Thus, it becomes clear that centralized conducting of competition in all higher education institutions for places on free education basis resulted in decrease of percentage of admitted applicants to regional higher education institutions with weaker competitive conditions compared to the previous years. Table 1.1.4 STUDENT ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE STATE ORDER AND RESULTS OF ADMISSION

including higher education institution’s training of specialists on state order Opportunities of higher education institution to train specialists on competition with other higher state order and result of admission maintained education institutions

NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL №

places factual places factual places factual places factual places factual places number of places number of places number of places number of places number of factual placesnumber of factual placesnumber of factual admission percentage on percentage admission on percentage admission number of unused places places number of unused higher education institutions institutions education higher higher educational institutions institutions educational higher Number of places not used on all not used on all of places Number not used on all of places Number Number of admitted applicants on on applicants admitted of Number Number of admitted applicants on on applicants admitted of Number on applicants admitted of Number

1 Baku State University 2720 36 2684 1861 69.34 331 26 305 2389 10 2379 1556 69.34 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1368 4 1364 1110 81.38 141 4 137 1227 0 1227 973 79.30 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 1373 139 1234 560 45.38 145 104 41 1228 35 1193 519 43.50 4 Azerbaijan University of 975 20 955 471 49.32 220 20 200 755 0 755 271 35.89 Architecture and Construction 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 374 3 371 369 99.46 321 3 318 53 0 53 51 96.23 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 1759 93 1666 727 43.64 55 13 42 1704 80 1624 685 42.18 University 7 Azerbaijan State Economic 1903 32 1871 1264 67.56 46 1 45 1857 31 1826 1219 66.76 University 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 854 2 852 563 66.08 0 0 0 854 2 852 563 66.08 9 Baku Slavic University 742 1 741 147 19.84 0 0 0 742 1 741 147 19.84 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 1122 51 1071 257 24.00 82 0 82 1040 51 989 175 17.69 11 Academy of Public Administration 200 0 200 183 91.50 0 0 0 200 0 200 183 91.50 under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 124 35 89 58 65.17 48 35 13 76 0 76 45 59.21 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 57 7 50 20 40.00 8 7 1 49 0 49 19 38.78 14 Azerbaijan State University of 410 137 273 120 43.96 202 137 65 208 0 208 55 26.44 Culture and Art 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 130 24 106 60 56.60 43 24 19 87 0 87 41 47.13 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 307 0 307 165 53.75 0 0 0 307 0 307 165 53.75 17 Azerbaijan State Academy of 323 1 322 247 76.71 211 1 210 112 0 112 37 33.04 Physical Culture and Sports 18 National Academy of Aviation 436 45 391 153 39.13 121 45 76 315 0 315 77 24.44 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 119 0 119 62 52.10 39 0 39 80 0 80 23 28.75 20 Nakhchivan State University 760 4 756 276 36.51 1 1 0 759 3 756 276 36.51

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Table 1.1.4 (continuation) including higher education institution’s training of specialists on state order Opportunities of higher education institution to train specialists on competition with other higher state order and result of admission maintained education institutions

NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL №

places factual places factual places factual places factual places factual places factual places number of places number of places number of places number of places number of places number of places number of factual placesnumber of factual number of factual placesnumber of factual admission percentage on percentage admission admission percentage on percentage admission number of unused placesnumber of unused higher education institutions institutions education higher higher educational institutions institutions educational higher Number of places not used on all not used on all of places Number Number of places not used on all not used on all of places Number Number of admitted applicants on on applicants admitted of Number on applicants admitted of Number Number of admitted applicants on on applicants admitted of Number

21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 250 44 206 37 17.96 0 0 0 250 44 206 37 17.96 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 962 91 871 92 10.56 120 91 29 842 0 842 63 7.48 (Ganja city) 23 Ganja State University 1088 12 1076 324 30.11 0 0 0 1088 12 1076 324 30.11 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology 494 1 493 8 1.62 0 0 0 494 1 493 8 1.62 (Ganja city) 25 Sumgait State University 1000 0 1000 67 6.70 0 0 0 1000 0 1000 67 6.70 26 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 264 0 264 24 9.09 0 0 0 264 0 264 24 9.09 27 Lankaran State University 355 0 355 41 11.55 0 0 0 355 0 355 41 11.55 28 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 860 0 860 0 0.00 0 0 0 860 0 860 0 0.00 29 “Azerbaijan” University 360 0 360 1 0.28 0 0 0 360 0 360 1 0.28 30 Baku “Asia” University 105 0 105 0 0.00 0 0 0 105 0 105 0 0.00 31 Western University 365 0 365 4 1.10 0 0 0 365 0 365 4 1.10 32 Khazar University 135 0 135 19 14.07 0 0 0 135 0 135 19 14.07 33 Qafqaz University 320 0 320 255 79.69 0 0 0 320 0 320 255 79.69 34 Centre of Science and Education 111 0 111 0 0.00 0 0 0 111 0 111 0 0.00 “Tafaccur” University 35 Baku Eurasia University 43 0 43 0 0.00 0 0 0 43 0 43 0 0.00 36 Baku Girls University 20 0 20 0 0.00 0 0 0 20 0 20 0 0.00 37 “Odlar Yurdu” University 145 0 145 0 0.00 0 0 0 145 0 145 0 0.00 38 Baku Business University 175 0 175 0 0.00 0 0 0 175 0 175 0 0.00 39 Nakhchivan Private University 240 0 240 0 0.00 0 0 0 240 0 240 0 0.00 (Nakhchivan city) 40 Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and 40 0 40 0 0.00 0 0 0 40 0 40 0 0.00 Social Relations

Number of places (prognosis on student admission) allocated for student admission on groups and specialities on the state order and results of admission have been presented on the table 1.1.5. The number of applicants admitted to higher educational institutions is presented on the table as a whole and separately on educational institutions. The analysis of the numbers presented on the table shows that, in general, admission percentage to the places on the state order is high. Along with this, it should be noted that state order to agriculture, technology and metallurgy engineering specialities has not been fulfilled in corpore. The researches show that average and well-prepared applicants show less interest in the mentioned specialities. However, their results in admission examination meet the competitive conditions required for specialities on the state order. The recommendations with professors and working staff of the higher educational institutions operating in this

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direction show that the state should take a number of promotional social measures for encouraging and drawing attention of the youth to the indicated specialities. Providing high scholarship and hostel for a student while studying at the university, his/her hiring to high-salary job after graduation can be among such measures. Along with mentioned specialities, state order to specialities demanding specific skills and talent hasn’t been fulfilled in corpore as well. The reason of this is indifference of applicants to test examination subjects who choose specialities demanding specific skills and talent. Although competitive situation in the specialities demanding specific skills and talent has improved much for the last years as the result of efforts of the SSAC, the lowest competitive situation still belongs to these specialities. In this connection, corresponding higher education institutions should attach special attention to organization of vocational works with the youth during preparation for admission examinations.

Table 1.1.5 NUMBER OF PLACES ALLOCATED FOR STUDENT ADMISSION ON THE STATE ORDER ACCORDING TO GROUPS AND SPECIALITIES AND RESULTS OF ADMISSION

GROUP I

Higher education institutions admitting № SPECIALITIES on state order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

1 Agroengineering 24 0 0.00 - Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 2 Engineering of organization of 8 8 100.00 346 National Academy of Aviation 8 production 3 Engineering of explotation of air 32 32 100.00 305 National Academy of Aviation 32 transportation techniques tools 4 Biomedical technology 36 36 100.00 394 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 35 engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 1 5 Engineering of toolmaking 34 34 100.00 320 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 23 Azerbaijan Technical University 5 National Academy of Aviation 6 6 Technology engineering of 34 33 97.06 314 Azerbaijan State Economic University 33 consumer goods Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 7 Mining engineering 12 12 100.00 462 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 12 8 Engineering of railway transport 12 12 100.00 363 Azerbaijan Technical University 12 and economy 9 Engineering of exploitation of 13 13 100.00 343 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 13 marine techiques and plants 10 Engineering of marine techniques 8 8 100.00 336 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 8 and technologies 11 Designing* 128 58 45.31 200 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 4 Construction

Azerbaijan State Economic University 10 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 4 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 26 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 9 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 2 Western University 3

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Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 12 Ecology engineering 130 128 98.46 310 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 19 Azerbaijan Technical University 20 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 55 Construction National Academy of Aviation 6 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 4 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 2 Sumgait State University 14 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 8 13 Electrical engineering 103 101 98.06 307 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 62 Azerbaijan Technical University 30 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 3 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 Sumgait State University 5 14 Electrical power engineering 112 111 99.11 352 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 80 Azerbaijan Technical University 11 National Academy of Aviation 1 Nakhchivan State University 8 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2 Sumgait State University 4 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 5 15 Electronics, telecommunication 122 119 97.54 388 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 72 and radio technique engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 43 National Academy of Aviation 3 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Khazar University 1 16 Engineering of energy machine 44 18 40.91 300 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 7 building Azerbaijan Technical University 11 17 Physics 79 79 100.00 395 Baku State University 79 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 18 Physics teaching 142 142 100.00 398 Baku State University 100 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 20 Nakhchivan State University 6 Ganja State University 6 Sumgait State University 2 Qafqaz University 8 19 Emergency situations and safety of 36 36 100.00 392 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 15 life activity Azerbaijan Technical University 12 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 9 Construction 20 Organization of shipping and 18 18 100.00 424 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 18 management in transport 21 Engineering of Geodesy and 24 24 100.00 324 Baku State University 11 cartography Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 13 Construction 22 Geophysics engineering 36 35 97.22 438 Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 35

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institution admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 23 Geology 70 62 88.57 301 Baku State University 62 24 Geology engineering 25 25 100.00 484 Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 25 25 Engineering of safety of 15 9 60.00 301 National Academy of Aviation 9 technological processes and production in air transportation 26 Engineering of management of air 30 9 30.00 315 National Academy of Aviation 9 transportation 27 Hydrogeology engineering 34 34 100.00 345 Baku State University 12 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 22 28 Engineering of information 208 205 98.56 418 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 60 technologies and systems Azerbaijan Technical University 77 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 12 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 19 National Academy of Aviation 16 Nakhchivan State University 2 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2 Sumgait State University 1 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 2 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 14 29 Informatics teaching 85 85 100.00 383 Baku State University 64 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 18 Ganja State University 3 30 Construction engineering 88 87 98.86 331 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 87 Construction Khazar University 0 31 Examination and marketing of 118 117 99.15 350 Azerbaijan State Economic University 116 consumer goods Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 1 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 32 Engineering of thermal energy 48 48 100.00 363 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 45 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 2 33 Chemistry engineering 113 112 99.12 396 Baku State University 25 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 66 Sumgait State University 0 Qafqaz University 21 34 Computer sciences 157 152 96.82 559 Baku State University 135 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 17 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Ganja State University 0 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 0 Khazar University 0

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 35 Computer engineering 97 92 94.85 536 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 46 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Sumgait State University 0 Khazar University 3 Qafqaz University 43 36 Machine engineering 100 38 38.00 300 Azerbaijan Technical University 34 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 2 37 Science of defining industry 38 38 100.00 300 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 15 materials engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 13 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 10 Construction 38 Melioration and water economy 36 36 100.00 301 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 36 construction Construction 39 Architecture 85 85 100.00 8.0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 77 210 Construction

Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 Nakhchivan State University 1 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 7 40 Engineering of timbers and 14 2 14.29 301 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 2 technology of wood refining Construction 41 Metallurgy engineering 49 8 16.33 300 Azerbaijan Technical University 8 42 Metrology, standardization and 102 102 100.00 320 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 33 certification engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 25 Azerbaijan State Economic University 33 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 3 Sumgait State University 6 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 43 Mechanics 24 24 100.00 479 Baku State University 24 44 Mechanics engineering 35 34 97.14 320 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 29 Azerbaijan Technical University 5 45 Mechatronics and robotics 12 12 100.00 339 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 12 engineering 46 Engineering of engineer systems 25 25 100.00 302 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 25 and devices construction Construction 47 Engineering of oil and gas 43 41 95.35 618 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 41 Khazar University 0 48 Engineering of oil-gas settings 56 66 100.00 307 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 63 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 3 Construction 49 Transportation service (on 23 23 100.00 365 Azerbaijan Technical University 8 transportation kinds) Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 15 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 50 Transportation construction 47 47 100.00 321 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 47 engineering Construction 51 Engineering of shipping and 65 64 98.46 350 Azerbaijan Technical University 40 management in transportation National Academy of Aviation 9 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 15 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 52 Polygraphy engineering 12 12 100.00 309 Azerbaijan Technical University 12 53 Automation engineering of 109 107 98.17 314 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 45 processes Azerbaijan Technical University 25 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 18 Construction National Academy of Aviation 7 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 5 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Sumgait State University 7 54 Engineering of food products 71 70 98.59 319 Azerbaijan State Economic University 52 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 17 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 55 Mathematics 42 42 100.00 549 Baku State University 42 Ganja State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 56 Mathematics teaching 193 193 100.00 424 Baku State University 116 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 56 Nakhchivan State University 5 Ganja State University 3 Sumgait State University 3 Qafqaz University 10 57 Mathematics and informatics 205 205 100.00 393 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 43 teaching Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 75 Nakhchivan State University 17 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 6 Ganja State University 24 Lankaran State University 16 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Qafqaz University 24 Naxçıvan Özəl Universiteti (Naxçıvan ş.) 0 58 Reprocessing and restoration 25 25 100.00 314 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 20 technologies engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 5 59 Technology engineering 58 58 100.00 308 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 49 Ganja State University 9 60 Technological machines and tools 112 110 98.21 302 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 52 engineering Azerbaijan Technical University 34 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 5 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 19 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 61 Engineering of construction 14 7 50.00 300 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 7 materials and products technology Construction 62 Flight engineering 36 18 50.00 306 National Academy of Aviation 18

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 63 Composition of land, land and city 48 48 100.00 333 Baku State University 25 cadastre Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 20 Construction Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 3 64 Engineering of overground 117 116 99.15 310 Azerbaijan Technical University 79 transport means Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 8 Construction Nakhchivan State University 17 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 8 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 4

GROUP II

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 1 Business management 183 180 98.36 523 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 12 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 138 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 Ganja State University 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Sumgait State University 0 Lankaran State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 30 “Odlar Yurdu” University 0 Baku Business University 0 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 12 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 138 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 Ganja State University 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Sumgait State University 0 Lankaran State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 30 “Odlar Yurdu” University 0 Baku Business University 0

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 2 Geography 38 38 100.00 483 Baku State University 38 3 Geography engineering 144 144 100.00 433 Baku State University 55 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 65 Nakhchivan State University 15 Ganja State University 2 Sumgait State University 2 Lankaran State University 5 4 Public and municipality 95 94 98.95 483 Azerbaijan State Economic University 24 management Academy of Public Administration under the 46 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Nakhchivan State University 13 Ganja State University 11 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Baku Business University 0 5 World economy 150 150 100.00 600 Baku State University 43 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 17 Azerbaijan State Economic University 52 National Academy of Aviation 1 Nakhchivan State University 3 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 Sumgait State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 33 “Odlar Yurdu” University 0 Baku Business University 0 6 Hydrometeorology 30 30 100.00 460 Baku State University 20 National Academy of Aviation 10 7 Economy 280 279 99.64 529 Baku State University 22 Azerbaijan State Economic University 235 Nakhchivan State University 13 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 3 Ganja State University 1 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 0 Lankaran State University 1 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Western University 0 Khazar University 4 Baku Business University 0 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0

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Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 8 Commerce 54 54 100.00 502 Azerbaijan State Economic University 54 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 9 Finance 120 118 98.33 621 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 96 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 22 “Odlar Yurdu” University 0 Baku Business University 0 Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and Social Relations 0 10 Marketing 93 93 100.00 487 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 20 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 5 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 45 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 20 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Khazar University 2 Baku Business University 0 11 Management 224 222 99.11 494 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 50 Azerbaijan Technical University 11 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 12 Construction Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 2 Azerbaijan State Economic University 62 Academy of Public Administration under the 26 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 2 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 27 National Academy of Aviation 18 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 3 Ganja State University 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Sumgait State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Western University 0 Khazar University 9 Baku Business University 0

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 12 Accounting and audit 164 163 99.39 517 Azerbaijan State Economic University 155 Nakhchivan State University 2 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2 Ganja State University 1 Sumgait State University 2 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 “Azerbaijan” University 1 “Odlar Yurdu” University 0 Baku Business University 0 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0 13 Organization and management of 191 190 99.48 488 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 60 industry Azerbaijan Technical University 38 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 16 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 52 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 1 Qafqaz University 23 Baku Business University 0 14 Sociology 36 36100.00 465 Baku State University 33 Sumgait State University 3 15 Statistics 22 22 100.00 477 Azerbaijan State Economic University 22 16 History and geography teaching 132 132 100.00 400 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 24 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 83 Ganja State University 25 17 Tourism and hotel management 94 94 100.00 540 Baku State University 34 Azerbaijan State Economic University 17 Baku Slavic University 0 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 43 Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Western University 0

GROUP III

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 1 Profession of an actor 62 19 30.65 9.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 19 151 2 Anthropology 7 7 100.00 397 Baku State University 7

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

3 Azerbaijani language and 320 320 100.00 403 Baku State University 87 literature teaching Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 80 Azerbaijan University of Languages 22 Baku Slavic University 25 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 39 Nakhchivan State University 21 Ganja State University 26 Sumgait State University 8 Lankaran State University 12 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Baku “Asia” University 0 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 0 University Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0 4 Literary activity and screen 3 3 100.00 371 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 3 drama 5 Profession of a composer 6 4 66.67 10.0 Baku Musical Academy 3 124 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 0 Nakhchivan State University 1 6 International relations 100 99 99.00 605 Baku State University 32 Azerbaijan State Economic University 2 Azerbaijan University of Languages 9 Baku Slavic University 0 Academy of Public Administration under the 42 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 0 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 0 Nakhchivan State University 1 Qafqaz University 13 7 Decorative arts 27 19 70.37 9.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 1 201 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 18 8 Language and literature teaching 48 47 97.92 381 Baku State University 29 (on languages) Azerbaijan University of Languages 11 Baku Slavic University 7 Baku Eurasia University 0 9 Science of religion 17 14 82.35 350 Baku State University 14 10 Profession of a conductor 11 4 36.36 9.0 Baku Musical Academy 4 177 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 11 Variety art 8 3 37.50 10.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 3 195

STUDENTS ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 105

Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

12 Philosophy 13 13 100.00 418 Baku State University 13 13 Philology 86 86 100.00 420 Baku State University 24 Azerbaijan University of Languages 38 Baku Slavic University 22 Ganja State University 2 Western University 0 14 Sculpture 6 2 33.33 9.0 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 2 209 15 Science of law 125 125 100.00 590 Baku State University 87 Academy of Public Administration under the 35 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan National Academy of Aviation 0 Nakhchivan State University 3 16 Primary school teaching 250 250 100.00 351 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 76 Azerbaijan University of Languages 22 Baku Slavic University 32 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 44 Nakhchivan State University 28 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 25 Ganja State University 23 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0 17 Instrumental performance 80 52 65.00 9.0 Baku Musical Academy 34 160 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 14 Nakhchivan State University 4 18 Journalism 81 81 100.00 435 Baku State University 60 Baku Slavic University 20 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Western University 1 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 0 University Baku Girls University 0 19 Profession of a moviemaker 3 3 100.00 393 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 3 20 Bibliography 24 29 100.00 350 Baku State University 20 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 9 21 Library science and information 47 34 72.34 350 Baku State University 27 Nakhchivan State University 7 22 Corrective training 22 9 40.91 350 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 9 23 Preschool training and education 80 8 10.00 350 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 6 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 2 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 0

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted Number of Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

24 Music teaching 33 21 63.64 207 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3

Nakhchivan State University 3

Ganja State University 15

25 Musicology 22 22 100.00 9.0 Baku Musical Academy 11 152 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 3

Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 1

Nakhchivan State University 7

26 Science of museums, archive 11 11 100.00 409 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 1 work and preservation of Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 10 monuments

27 Profession of an operator 7 2 28.57 9.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 2 258

28 Political science 53 53 100.00 451 Baku State University 19

Academy of Public Administration under the 34 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Western University 0

29 Graphics 8 3 37.50 10.0 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 3 166

30 Region studies (on regions) 130 130 100.00 544 Baku State University 70

Azerbaijan University of Languages 57

Baku Slavic University 0

Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 3

Western University 0

Baku Eurasia University 0

31 Profession of a producer 110 28 25.45 9.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 28 205

32 Profession of a dyer 15 8 53.33 9.0 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 8 181

33 Study of art 20 20 100.00 368 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 17

Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 3

34 Solo singing 18 14 77.78 9.0 Baku Musical Academy 6 158 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 4

Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 4

35 Social work 25 25 100.00 450 Baku State University 16

Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 9

“Azerbaijan” University 0

36 History 46 46 100.00 509 Baku State University 43

Ganja State University 3

STUDENTS ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 107

Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis 37 History teaching 150 150 100.00 429 Baku State University 65 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 34 Nakhchivan State University 21 Ganja State University 21 Sumgait State University 5 Lankaran State University 4 «Azerbaijan” University 0 Baku “Asia” University 0 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0 38 Theatre science 3 1 33.33 398 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 1 39 Socio-psychological service in 65 65 100.00 361 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 39 education Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 7 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 4 Ganja State University 15 40 Translation (on languages) 120 119 99.17 516 Azerbaijan University of Languages 84 Baku Slavic University 19 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 16 Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Baku “Asia” University 0 Western University 0 Baku Eurasia University 0 Baku Business University 0 41 The fine arts teaching 67 67 100.00 211 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 15 Nakhchivan State University 17 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 2 Ganja State University 33 42 Folk musical instruments 26 19 73.08 9.0 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 13 performance 157 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 6 Nakhchivan State University 0 43 Foreign language teaching (on 420 419 99.76 466 Baku State University 12 languages) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 19 Azerbaijan University of Languages 32 0 Baku Slavic University 22 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 7 Nakhchivan State University 13 Ganja State University 23 Lankaran State University 3 “Azerbaijan” University 0 Baku “Asia” University 0 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 0 University Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 0 44 Choreography 2 2 100.00 9.0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 2 172

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Table 1.1.5 (continuation) GROUP IV

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

1 Agronomist 24 12 50.00 350 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 12 2 Fishery and fishing economy 12 1 8.33 369 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 3 Profession of veterinary 29 15 51.72 350 Nakhchivan State University 5 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 10 4 Physical training and sport 323 322 99.69 105 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 5 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and 24 Sports 7 Nakhchivan State University 25 Ganja State University 45 5 Biology 55 53 96.36 498 Baku State University 53 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 Ganja State University 0 6 Biology teaching 150 144 96.00 467 Baku State University 56 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 74 Nakhchivan State University 8 Ganja State University 6 Sumgait State University 0 7 Pharmacology 27 26 96.30 543 Azerbaijan Medical University 26 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 0 8 Ecology 92 85 92.39 453 Baku State University 46 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 10 Azerbaijan State Economic University 28 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1 Ganja State University 0 Lankaran State University 0 9 Physical training and pre- 36 36 100.00 168 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 11 conscription training (Physical Nakhchivan State University 3 training teaching for girls) Ganja State University 22 10 Medical doctor 90 89 98.89 329 Azerbaijan Medical University 89 11 Chemistry 46 46 100.00 460 Baku State University 39 Ganja State University 2 Sumgait State University 5 12 Chemistry teaching 106 101 95.28 477 Baku State University 49 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 33 Nakhchivan State University 5 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 Qafqaz University 14

STUDENTS ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 109

Table 1.1.5 (continuation)

Higher education institutions admitting on state № SPECIALITIES order students students Admitted admission admission Admission percentage percentage Minimum score Minimum score Number of admitted admitted of Number Prognosis of student of student Prognosis

13 Chemistry and biology teaching 44 44 100.00 487 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 41 Ganja State University 3 Lankaran State University 0 14 Forestry 12 5 41.67 353 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 5 15 Medical business 135 135 100.00 640 Azerbaijan Medical University 13 5 16 Pediatrics 52 52 100.00 606 Azerbaijan Medical University 51 Nakhchivan State University 1 17 Psychology 35 35 100.00 475 Baku State University 35 Ganja State University 0 Khazar University 0 18 Dentistry 25 25 100.00 606 Azerbaijan Medical University 25 19 Medical biology 15 15 100.00 589 Azerbaijan Medical University 15 20 Medical prevention 30 29 96.67 541 Azerbaijan Medical University 28 Nakhchivan State University 1 21 Soil science and agrochemistry 30 28 93.33 417 Baku State University 18 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 10 22 Zootechnics 23 2 8.70 368 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 2

While comparing the indicators (look at table 1.1.6) of admission of applicants (current and previous years’ high school graduates) representing larger cities of the republic to free specialities of public higher schools, it becomes clear that the superiority is in favour of high school graduates of Sumgait city. 11-12 of each 100 high school graduates of this city have been admitted to places on free education basis of higher education institutions. The separate analysis of the indicators of admission of male and female applicants shows that the highest percentage of the admission of male applicants is 13.18 percent (Mingachevir city) and of female applicants is 11.94 percent (Sumgait city).

Table 1.1.6 INDICATORS OF ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS REPRESENTING LARGE CITIES OF THE REPUBLIC TO SPECIALITY PLACES FINANCED BY THE STATE BUDGET

Number of applicants Admitted Percentage of admission № C I T Y Total Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females 1 Sumgait 6422 3037 3385 733 329 404 11.41 10.83 11.94 2 Mingachevir 1422 683 739 156 90 66 10.97 13.18 8.93 3 Baku 38245 18390 19855 4131 1910 2221 10.80 10.39 11.19 4 Nakhchivan 1786 869 917 185 87 98 10.36 10.01 10.69 5 Ganja 4558 2144 2414 339 123 216 7.44 5.74 8.95

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With respect to the previous year, the number of applicants from larger cities who were admitted to speciality places on free education basis decreased to 612 persons. It must be pointed out that the number of applicants from rural regions of the republic admitted to free education basis during the last years is rising gradually. Although the majority of applicants admitted to free specialities of public higher schools chose higher education institutions in Baku, relative weight of applicants admitted to this education form from rural regions remains the same with the previous year (41.92 percent). The information about the indicators of admission of high school graduates of the year 2010 to free specialities of public higher schools is presented in the table 1.1.7. As we see from the table, the Turkish lyseums and the lyceums subordinated to the Ministry of Education traditionally have great superiority in admission indicator according to places on free education basis in comparison with other secondary educational institutions. 37-38 of each 100 this year’s high school graduates of Turkish lyceums and 26-27 of each 100 this year’s high school graduates of the lyceums subordinated to the Ministry of Education who participated in the admission examinations have been admitted to higher education institutions on the state order. According to this indicator, the highest result, except for lyceums, belongs to high school graduates of Salyan district. 21.42 percent of high school graduates of Salyan district have been admitted to free specialities. The percentage of this year’s high school graduates admitted to free specialities in relation to the overall number of this year’s high school graduates is also available in table 1.1.7. This year among districts of the republic the leading position with regard to this indicator traditionally belongs to secondary education institutions of Sumgait city as well. 17-18 of each 100 high school graduates of the year 2010 from Sumgait have been admitted to free specialities. In Baku this indicator is 13-14 in the current year. The lowest result belongs to secondary school graduates of Aghsu and Aghjabadi districts. Only 1 of each 100 high school graduates of these districts was able to be admitted to free specialities of higher schools. Table 1.1.7 INDICATORS OF ADMISSION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF 2010 TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON FREE EDUCATION BASIS (The number of applicants directly participating in the examinations is indicated in the table)

Applicants Admitted applicants

Number of percentage (in high school regard to the percentage (in graduates number of high percentage (in Overall regard to the getting a school regard to the № EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS number of number of high Certificate for number graduates number number of high school school Complete getting a high applicants of the graduates graduates of Secondary school region) the region) Education certificate of the region) 1 Baku city 22449 20748 18832 90.77 3119 16.56 13.89 2 Nakhchivan AR 4012 4011 2920 72.80 375 12.84 9.35 3 Sumgait city 3595 3418 3203 93.71 619 19.33 17.22 4 Ganja city 2780 2400 2068 86.17 261 12.62 9.39 5 Shamkir district 2530 2094 1023 48.85 84 8.21 3.32 6 Lankaran district 2297 1618 915 56.55 88 9.62 3.83 7 Jalilabad district 2127 1059 558 52.69 44 7.89 2.07 8 Masally district 2038 1099 669 60.87 92 13.75 4.51 9 Shaki district 2000 1656 1120 67.63 159 14.20 7.95 10 Sabirabad district 1998 1292 519 40.17 59 11.37 2.95

11 Tovuz district 1921 1386 1001 72.22 133 13.29 6.92

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Table 1.1.7 (continuation)

Applicants Admitted applicants Number of percentage (as high school for the number graduates percentage (in percentage (as Overall of high school getting a regard to the for the number № EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS number of graduates Certificate for number number number of of high school high school getting a high Complete applicants of the graduates of graduates school Secondary region) the region) Education certificate of the region) 12 Barda district 1611 1118 746 66.73 61 8.18 3.79 13 Zagatala district 1568 1333 619 46.44 64 10.34 4.08 14 Khachmaz district 1530 1358 767 56.48 51 6.65 3.33 15 Aghjabadi district 1503 1051 453 43.10 17 3.75 1.13 16 Absheron district 1444 1276 1100 86.21 148 13.45 10.25 17 Gabala district 1379 1170 826 70.60 141 17.07 10.22 18 Lyceums (under the Ministry of Education and private) 1377 1349 1257 93.18 339 26.97 24.62 19 Imishli district 1370 1154 548 47.49 34 6.20 2.48 20 Goranboy district 1334 979 675 68.95 79 11.70 5.92 21 Yevlakh district 1334 997 680 68.20 49 7.21 3.67 22 Salyan district 1322 941 663 70.46 142 21.42 10.74 23 Aghdam district 1304 1014 598 58.97 26 4.35 1.99 24 Kurdamir district 1215 1121 489 43.62 48 9.82 3.95 25 Goychay district 1192 1028 635 61.77 78 12.28 6.54 26 Gusar district 1161 921 408 44.30 48 11.76 4.13 27 Beylagan district 1120 881 490 55.62 27 5.51 2.41 28 Bilasuvar district 1117 806 513 63.65 66 12.87 5.91 29 Astara district 1063 679 298 43.89 27 9.06 2.54 30 Gazakh district 1051 825 632 76.61 87 13.77 8.28 31 Ujar district 1046 789 492 62.36 51 10.37 4.88 32 Ismailly district 1036 848 545 64.27 98 17.98 9.46 33 Guba district 1033 833 536 64.35 50 9.33 4.84 34 Fuzuli district 1025 844 530 62.80 20 3.77 1.95 35 Gadabay district 1003 593 363 61.21 40 11.02 3.99 36 Mingachevir city 1000 945 798 84.44 122 15.29 12.20 37 Aghstafa district 977 771 501 64.98 73 14.57 7.47 38 Aghdash district 929 790 450 56.96 39 8.67 4.20 39 Saatly district 889 640 316 49.38 30 9.49 3.37 40 Balakan district 851 715 431 60.28 49 11.37 5.76 41 Neftchala district 837 688 485 70.49 81 16.70 9.68 42 Tartar district 829 569 361 63.44 32 8.86 3.86 43 Yardimly district 811 439 243 55.35 25 10.29 3.08 44 Hajigabul district 752 554 262 47.29 20 7.63 2.66 45 Shirvan town 750 637 503 78.96 75 14.91 10.00 46 Turkish lyceums 737 711 591 83.12 221 37.39 29.99

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Table 1.1.7 (continuation)

Applicants Admitted applicants Number of percentage (as high school for the number percentage (in graduates percentage (in Overall of high school regard to the getting a regard to the № EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS number of graduates number of high Certificate for number number number of high school getting a high school Complete applicants of the graduates school graduates of Secondary region) Education certificate of the the region) region) 47 Kalbajar district 701 562 427 75.98 27 6.32 3.85 48 Samukh district 687 457 325 71.12 21 6.46 3.06 49 Shamakhy district 686 537 359 66.85 32 8.91 4.66 50 Goygol district 669 502 393 78.29 40 10.18 5.98 51 Oghuz district 649 519 377 72.64 64 16.98 9.86 52 Lachyn district 648 550 415 75.45 21 5.06 3.24 53 Gakh district 645 584 377 64.55 65 17.24 10.08 54 Aghsu district 643 461 268 58.13 7 2.61 1.09 55 Zardab district 638 576 252 43.75 23 9.13 3.61 56 Lerik district 610 392 260 66.33 24 9.23 3.93 57 Jabrail district 605 496 367 73.99 19 5.18 3.14 58 Shabran district 499 412 289 70.15 29 10.03 5.81 59 Siyazan district 401 319 230 72.10 29 12.61 7.23 60 Gubadly district 385 369 337 91.33 34 10.09 8.83 61 Dashkasan district 326 225 114 50.67 6 5.26 1.84 62 Gobustan district 323 279 160 57.35 14 8.75 4.33 63 Zangilan district 323 266 233 87.59 15 6.44 4.64 64 Shusha, Khojaly, Khojavand districts 304 281 214 76.16 8 3.74 2.63 65 Khyzy district 165 161 135 83.85 17 12.59 10.30 66 School of olympic reserves 95 95 70 73.68 7 10.00 7.37 67 Naftalan town 79 73 57 78.08 6 10.53 7.59 Total 97328 80264 58291 72.62 8099 13.89 8.32

The list of full-time department specialities (except for specialities demanding specific skills and talent) with the highest and the lowest pass scores within speciality subgroups with respect to sectors is presented in the tables 1.1.8 and 1.1.9. As it was in previous years, the highest pass score was determined for Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Qafqaz University. The highest pass score in Azerbaijani sector was determined for “Management” speciality of the Academy in group II. The pass score for this speciality is 675. The highest pass score in Russian sector was determined for “Management” speciality of the Academy (650 points) and “International relations” speciality of Qafqaz University. The lowest pass score in Azerbaijani sector was for “Engineering of energy machine building”, “Engineering of metallurgy”, “Machine engineering” specialities of Azerbaijan Technical University, “Engineering of science of defining industry materials”, “Engineering of construction materials and products” specialities of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, in Russian sector – “Engineering of melioration and water economy building” of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction. The lowest pass scores in Azerbaijani and Russian sectors were 300 and 301 points respectively.

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Table 1.1.8 SPECIALITIES WITH THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST PASS SCORES (full-time department, on the state order) Azerbaijani sector Speciality with the highest pass Speciality with the lowest pass score score № SPECIALITY SUBGROUP Minimal Minimal SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 1 Mathematics, physics, engineering, Oil-gas engineering 618 Engineering of energy machine building 300 architecture and design specialities (R) (ASOA) (AMU) Engineering of metallurgy (AMU) Machine engineering (AMU) Engineering of science of defining industry materials (AUAC) Engineering of construction materials and products (AUAC) 2 Economy, management, sociology and Management 675 History and geography teaching (ATI, 400 geography specialities (IC) (APAPRA) Sumgait branch) History and geography teaching (ATI, Zagatala branch) 3 Humanities, pedagogics, art and Science of law 615 Studies of religion (BSU) 350 musical specialities (DT) (APAPRA) Library science and information (BSU) Corrective training (ASPU) Preschool training and education (ASPU) 4 Foreign languages and international International relations 627 Foreign language teaching (English 466 relations (XH) (APAPRA) language; ASPU) Foreign language teaching (English language; AUL) 5 Medicine, chemistry, biology, Medical business 640 Veterinary (NSU) 350 psychology and sport specialities (TK) (AMU) Table 1.1.9 SPECIALITIES WITH THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST PASS SCORES (full-time department, on the state order) Russian sector Speciality with the highest pass Speciality with the lowest pass score score № SPECIALITY SUBGROUP Minimal Minimal SPECIALITY SPECIALITY score score 1 Mathematics, physics, engineering, Computer engineering 622 Engineering of melioration and water 301 architecture and design specialities (R) (Qafqaz University) economy building (AUAC) 2 Economy, management, sociology and Management 650 Geography teaching (BSU) 433 geography specialities (IC) (APAPRA) 3 Humanities, pedagogics, art and Science of law (BSU) 601 Primary classes teaching (BSLU) 351 musical specialities (DT) 4 Foreign languages and international International relations 650 Foreign language teaching (English 466 relations (XH) (Qafqaz University) language; AUL) 5 Medicine, chemistry, biology, Medical business 640 Agronomy (ASAU (Ganja city)) 350 psychology and sport specialities (TK) (AMU) Abbreviations: ASAU - Azerbaijan State Agrarian University ATUG - Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) ASOA - Azerbaijan State Oil Academy BSU - Baku State University ATI - Azerbaijan Teachers Institute BSLU - Baku Slavic University AMU - Azerbaijan Medical University APAPRA - Academy of Public Administration under the President of the ATU - Azerbaijan Technical University Republic of Azerbaijan NSU - Nakhchivan State University AUL - Azerbaijan University of Languages ASPU - Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University AUAC - Azerbaijan University Architecture and Construction

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1.2. Admission of students to higher education institutions on paid education basis

Admission to paid education in public higher schools of the republic has been carried out since 1994. That year student admission competitions for paid and free types of education were held separately. Starting from 1995, the admission for the both education forms is carried out at the same time and applicants can mark specialities both for paid and free (from the state budget) education in their applications in desired sequence they want. In this section we present the results of students’ admission for paid education in higher schools. This year 87.34 percent of the applicants who chose specialities of higher schools and participated in the competition, in their applications marked the places for which admission is conducted on paid education basis. This indicator made 83.11 percent in group I, 87.34 percent in group II, 89.20 percent in group III, and 93.05 percent in group IV. In general, 87.22 percent of applicants from Azerbaijani sector, on groups: 82.70 percent in group I, 86.77 percent in group II, 89.94 percent in group III, and 92.67 percent in group IV indicated paid education in their applications. In Russian sector appropriate indicators were as a whole 88.12 percent; on groups: 85.89 percent in group I, 90.46 percent in group II, 85.11 percent in group III, and 96.44 percent in group IV. 15927 applicants indicated only paid education in their applications. Relatively higher competitive conditions applied in student admission on free education basis in 2010 made the applicants with low and average points choose only paid education. It should be noted that 10348 applicants chose only paid education in students admission in 2009. Thus, in comparison with the previous year, increase equals 5579 persons or 53.91 percent. The general admission plan on speciality groups, its contents (places on the state order and paid education basis) and the number of applicants who indicated places on paid education in their applications (Azerbaijani and Russian sectors together) are presented in table 1.2.1.

Table 1.2.1 NUMBER OF PLACES ON PAID EDUCATION FORM AND APPLICATIONS OF APPLICANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION

Number of applications (for places on Admission plan paid basis)

General Number of Number of № SPECIALITY GROUP Azerbaijani Russian planned places on state places on Total sector sector places order paid basis Mathematics, physics, engineering, I architecture and artistic design 9514 4007 5507 7162 1096 8258 specialities Economics, management, sociology II 7348 2050 5298 6619 1251 7870 and geography specialities Humanities, international relations, III pedagogics, arts and music 9843 2841 7002 6784 1166 7950 specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 3753 1391 2362 3731 433 4164 psychology and sport specialities TOTAL 30458 10289 20169 24296 3946 28242

STUDENTS ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 115

Results of admission show that (see table 1.2.2) according to student admission prognosis on the state order, 735 places out of 10289 places envisaged in admission plan were left vacant because there was no candidate and admission to that segment of admission plan was conducted on paid basis as well. In general, 18876 students were admitted to places on paid basis, 90.30 percent of the allocated 20904 places was fulfilled. Admission percentage on speciality groups are as follows: group I - 96.81 percent, group II - 97.04 percent, group III - 80.11 percent, and group IV - 90.82 percent. Table 1.2.2

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (according to speciality groups and education forms)

Number of Applicants admitted on paid Overall Number of places not used in Number of Speciality applicants basis planned student admission only on places on paid groups admitted on Admission places state order basis number state order percentage

I 9514 3717 1 5796 5611 96.81

II 7348 2039 0 5309 5152 97.04

III 9843 2489 7 7347 5886 80.11

IV 3753 1300 1 2452 2227 90.82

Total 30458 9545 9 20904 18876 90.30

In general, 66.42 percent of applicants were admitted to higher education institutions on paid basis. This indicator was 65.48 percent in Azerbaijani sector and 71.79 percent in Russian sector. Admission plan of higher education institutions, composition of admission plans formed during admission process (number of places on the state order and paid education basis), and results of admission on paid education basis are presented in the table 1.2.3. As we see from the table, unlike the student admission on the state order, student admission on paid basis is conducted in all higher education institutions. The analysis shows that, in general, the student admission on paid basis is 2.19 times more than the student admission on the state order. This imbalance among the compositions of admission plan is not observed in the same way and correlation in admission plans of all higher education institutions. For example, with the exception of Baku State University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Tourism Institute, and Qafqaz University, student admission on paid basis exceeds in all other higher education institutions. Admission to Azerbaijan Cooperation University, Baku Islamic University, Baku “Asia” University, Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” University, Baku Eurasia University, Baku Girls University, “Odlar Yurdu” University, Baku Business University, Azerbaijan Socio-Political University, Nakhchivan Private University, and Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and Social Relations was conducted only on paid basis. The highest admission to public higher schools on paid basis was in Azerbaijan University of Technology (98.42 percent), Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (91.95 percent), Sumgait State University (93.11 percent), and Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute (90.80 percent).

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Table 1.2.3 ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSITUTIONS, COMPOSITION OF ADMISSION PLANS FORMED DURING ADMISSION PROCESS, AND RESULTS OF ADMISSION ON PAID EDUCATION BASIS

Applicants admitted on paid basis

№ NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL basis basis

on state order Admission number

Number of applicants applicants of Number not places of Number percentage General planned placesGeneral planned admitted on state order state on admitted Number of places on paid paid on places of Number used in student admission admission used in student

1 Baku State University 3572 1861 5 1706 1664 97.54 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1663 1110 1 552 524 94.93 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 1715 560 0 1155 1150 99.57 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 4 Construction 1180 471 0 709 693 97.74 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 940 369 1 570 565 99.12 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1873 727 0 1146 1107 96.60 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 3017 1264 0 1753 1725 98.40 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 1016 563 0 453 432 95.36 9 Baku Slavic University 782 147 0 635 626 98.58 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 1795 257 0 1538 1487 96.68 Academy of Public Administration under the 11 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 200 183 0 17 16 94.12 12 Baku Musical Academy 137 58 0 79 52 65.82 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 58 20 2 36 25 69.44 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 537 120 0 417 352 84.41 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 180 60 0 120 107 89.17 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 326 165 0 161 152 94.41 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and 17 Sports 788 247 0 541 505 93.35 18 National Academy of Aviation 504 153 0 351 313 89.17 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 200 62 0 138 124 89.86 20 Nakhchivan State University 760 276 0 484 443 91.53 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 250 37 0 213 168 78.87 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja city) 1187 92 0 1095 1051 95.98 23 Ganja State University 1088 324 0 764 738 96.60 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja city) 510 8 0 502 497 99.00 25 Sumgait State University 1000 67 0 933 906 97.11 26 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 264 24 0 240 237 98.75 27 Lankaran State University 355 41 0 314 307 97.77 28 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 860 0 0 860 792 92.09 29 Baku Islamic University 100 0 0 100 16 16.00

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Table 1.2.3 (continuation)

Applicants admitted on paid basis

№ NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL basis basis

on state order Admission number

Number of applicants applicants of Number not places of Number percentage General planned placesGeneral planned admitted on state order state on admitted Number of places on paid paid on places of Number used in student admission admission used in student

30 “Azerbaijan” University 360 1 0 359 294 81.89 31 Baku “Asia” University 150 0 0 150 8 5.33 32 Western University 365 4 0 361 254 70.36 33 Khazar University 495 19 0 476 282 59.24 34 Qafqaz University 485 255 0 230 207 90.00 Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” 35 University 251 0 0 251 199 79.28 36 Baku Eurasia University 160 0 0 160 40 25.00 37 Baku Girls University 195 0 0 195 119 61.03 38 “Odlar Yurdu” University 425 0 0 425 231 54.35 39 Baku Business University 175 0 0 175 175 100.00 40 Azerbaijan Socio-Political University 155 0 0 155 14 9.03 41 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 240 0 0 240 136 56.67 Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and Social 42 Relations 145 0 0 145 143 98.62 TOTAL 30458 9545 9 20904 18876 90.30

Placement of applicants on speciality groups having been admitted to higher education institutions on the state order and paid basis is presented in the table 1.2.4. As we see from the table, the highest admission percentage in student admission on the state order is observed in speciality group I (39.85 percent), and in student admission on paid basis – in speciality group II (71.65 percent). Table 1.2.4 DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICANTS ON SPECIALITY GROUPS WHO WERE ADMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE STATE ORDER AND PAID BASIS

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants Specialit admitted on admitted on admitted on admitted on admitted on admitted on y group state order paid basis state order paid basis state order paid basis

per- per- per- per- per- per- number number number number number number centage centage centage centage centage centage I 3245 40.24 4819 59.76 472 37.34 792 62.66 3717 39.85 5611 60.15 II 1808 30.62 4097 69.38 231 17.96 1055 82.04 2039 28.35 5152 71.65 III 2122 29.81 4996 70.19 367 29.20 890 70.80 2489 29.72 5886 70.28 IV 1185 37.81 1949 62.19 115 29.26 278 70.74 1300 36.86 2227 63.14 Total 8360 34.52 15861 65.48 1185 28.21 3015 71.79 9545 33.58 18876 66.42

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The diagrams reflecting distribution of points scored by the applicants admitted to the places on the state order and paid educational forms of higher educational institutions are presented in pictures 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. As we see from the diagrams, applicants admitted to specialities of these places do not have the same preparation level. The preparation level of applicants admitted to free education is significantly higher than that of applicants admitted to paid education. If 41.80 percent of the applicants admitted to free education are those who scored higher than 500 points, the percentage of such applicants among those admitted to paid education is 6.02 percent. On the other hand, if those who scored in the range of 200-300 points comprise 3.05 percent of the applicants admitted to specialities of free education form, the percentage of such applicants admitted to specialities on paid form with lower results is 33.86. Taking into account such difference, part of means for getting education paid by students admitted to places on paid form should be directed for their training on the level of modern education standards. In this connection, universities should modify their curriculums for these students and provide them with trainings on the basis of extended programs.

DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES OF DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO FREE APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PAID SPECIALITIES (ON STATE ORDER) OF PUBLIC SPECIALITIES OF PUBLIC HIGHER SCHOOLS HIGHER SCHOOLS

500-700 points 75-100 points 300-500 points 500-700 points 100-200 points

100-200 points 200-300 points 300-500 points 200-300 points

Picture 1.2.2 Picture 1.2.1

In order to reveal the difference between levels of knowledge of applicants admitted to free and paid education of higher education institutions, their scores and answers to test items have been separately analyzed according to speciality groups and sectors, and the results are presented in tables 1.2.5 – 1.2.9. It is clear from the answers that the highest results of examination subjects have been obtained by the applicants admitted to such specialities as medicine, biology, chemistry, as well as economy, management and geography. In Azerbaijani sector an average statistical applicant having admitted to medicine, biology, and chemistry answered 83.25/76.79 percent of test items in native language correctly (the result in the numerator means admission to free / the result in denominator means admission to paid education), 80.67/68.90 percent in mathematics, 74.56/64.94 percent in physics, 79.81/66.79 percent in chemistry, and 77.20/66.96 percent in biology; an average statistical applicant having admitted to economy, management and geography specialities answered 81.16/62.42 percent of test items in native language correctly, 76.17/44.68 percent in mathematics, 82.79/62.94 percent in history of Azerbaijan, 89.40/73.78 percent in geography, and 76.30/49.44 percent in English. In Russian sector these indicators for medicine, biology, and chemistry were

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80.51/70.03 percent in native language, 82.36/64.02 percent in mathematics, 77.79/63.15 percent in physics, 80.56/61.81 percent in chemistry, 77.38/59.14 percent in biology; the indicators for economy, management and geography specialities were 80.84/60.11 in native language, 74.02/43.48 percent in mathematics, 77.69/53.62 in history of Azerbaijan, 87.83/65.41 percent in geography, and 87.63/62.82 percent in English. The highest indicator on solution of test items by applicants admitted to free education of higher education institutions both in Azerbaijani and Russian sectors showed itself in answers of applicants of group II in geography (relatively 89.40 and 87.83 percent). Comparative analysis of answers to test items reveals the smallest difference between levels of knowledge of applicants admitted to free and paid education in both sectors which took place in speciality group IV. The percentage correlation of correct answers on subjects of applicants admitted to appropriate education forms in this group is in the range of 1.08-1.19 in Azerbaijani sector and in the range of 1.15-1.31 in Russian sector. This situation in group IV comes out from the fact that applicants preferred also paid types of popular specialities and marked them foremost in application forms, and as a result, they were admitted to these specialities with high scores. The largest difference between the average indicators of answers to test items of the applicants admitted to free and paid education in both sectors is observed in the answers to test items on the subjects that are included in speciality groups I and II. The indicators of answers of applicants admitted to paid specialities in this speciality group are lower than those of admitted to free specialities in Azerbaijani sector by 1.29-1.62 times in group I, and 1.21-1.70 times in group II; in Russian sector by 1.27-1.60 times in group I, and 1.34- 1.70 times in group II . The separate comparison of the average statistical indicators of scores of the applicants admitted to free and paid education proves that the largest difference between levels of knowledge in both sectors occurred in groups I and II (see table 1.2.9.). In general, the score indicator of the average statistical applicant admitted to higher education institution on the basis of free education is for 1.4 times higher in both sectors than that of the average statistical applicant admitted to paid education.

Table 1.2.5 AVERAGE-STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI SECTOR ADMITTED TO SPECIALITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE BASIS OF STATE ORDER (Excepting specialities requiring special ability and skills)

PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS ON SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP tics Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Mathema- Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 73.42 61.57 61.04 68.65 71.76 artistic design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 81.16 76.17 82.79 89.40 76.30 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 79.40 72.55 62.38 68.41 75.89 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV psychology and sport 83.25 80.67 74.56 79.81 77.20 specialities

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Table 1.2.6 AVERAGE-STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF AZERBAIJANI SECTOR ADMITTED TO PAID SPECIALITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

(Excepting specialities requiring special ability and skills)

PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS ON SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 56.85 37.94 41.53 46.79 51.71 artistic design specialities

Economics, management, II sociology and geography 62.42 44.68 62.94 73.78 49.44 specialities

Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 64.01 55.88 40.28 50.81 53.25 music specialities

Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV psychology and sport 76.79 68.90 64.94 66.79 66.96 specialities Table 1.2.7 AVERAGE-STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF RUSSIAN SECTOR ADMITTED TO SPECIALITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE BASIS OF THE STATE ORDER (Excepting specialities requiring special ability and skills)

PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS ON SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 67.39 58.09 61.29 68.23 80.53 artistic design specialities

Economics, management, II sociology and geography 80.84 74.02 77.69 87.83 87.63 specialities

Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 86.20 78.80 60.09 54.66 82.59 music specialities

Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV psychology and sport 80.51 82.36 77.79 80.56 77.38 specialities

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Table 1.2.8 AVERAGE-STATISTICAL INDICATORS OF CORRECT ANSWERS TO TEST ITEMS BY APPLICANTS OF RUSSIAN SECTOR ADMITTED TO PAID SPECIALITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (Excepting specialities requiring special talent and skills) PERCENTAGE OF CORRECT ANSWERS ON SUBJECTS

№ SPECIALITY GROUP Native English Physics History Biology language language Literature History of History Chemistry Chemistry Azerbaijan Geography Geography Mathematics Mathematics

Mathematics, physics, I engineering, architecture and 50.41 36.41 40.15 45.33 63.27 artistic design specialities Economics, management, II sociology and geography 60.11 43.48 53.62 65.41 62.82 specialities Humanities, international III relations, pedagogics, arts and 71.06 64.09 38.00 35.96 64.51 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV psychology and sport 70.03 64.02 63.15 61.81 59.14 specialities

Table 1.2.9 AVERAGE-STATISTICAL SCORE INDICATORS OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO SPECIALTIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON THE BASIS OF STATE ORDER AND PAID EDUCATION

(Excepting specialities requiring special talent and skills)

AZERBAIJANI SECTOR RUSSIAN SECTOR Points scored by an average Points scored by an average statistical applicant statistical applicant № SPECIALITY GROUP Ratio Ratio who was who was of who was who was of admitted to admitted to free scores admitted to admitted to scores paid specialities free specialities paid specialities specialities Mathematics, physics, engineering, I architecture and artistic design 430.17 279.03 1.54 425.94 273.44 1.56 specialities Economics, management, sociology II 550.64 378.49 1.45 550.73 357.46 1.54 and geography specialities Humanities, international relations, III pedagogics, psychology arts and 486.09 349.90 1.39 497.02 366.14 1.36 music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, and IV 529.24 447.01 1.18 533.90 403.95 1.32 sport specialities TOTAL 483.15 346.14 1.40 481.52 343.23 1.40

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1.3. Comparative analysis of students admission to public and private higher education institutions

Since 1995, State Students Admission Commission (SSAC) has been entrusted to organize and hold students admission to private higher education institutions operating under the legislation. In this regards, the State Commission, as a rule, each year defines group and subgroup relations of the registered specialities of private higher education institutions at the meetings held with participation of the representatives of those institutions, as well as gives detailed information about regulations of document reception and technology of the admission examination to above-mentioned institutions. As it was in the previous years, this year student admission to private higher education institutions was announced together with admission to public higher education institutions. Applicants were allowed to mark the specialities of both public and private higher education institutions in their applications. Competition conditions to those specialities are equal with those at public higher education institutions. Specialities of private higher education institutions included all groups. In the current year, 4561 planned places have been allocated for these education institutions. This year admission plan of private education institutions has increased by 16.80 percent as compared to the previous year. This year 50.34 percent of the allocated plan places is intended for the applicants from Azerbaijani sector, 5.26 percent - from Russian sector, and 44.40 percent for joint competition of both sectors. Taking into account groups, 12.32 percent of the plan falls to the share of speciality group I, 40.78 percent - speciality group II, 43.28 percent - speciality group III, and 3.62 percent falls to the share of speciality group IV. As in the previous years, the major part (84.06 percent) of the admission plan was intended for the specialities of groups II and III. Admission plan on speciality group I of private education institutions totaled 6.28 percent of the admission plan on the same group and 4.60 percent on speciality group IV of the public higher education institutions, while this indicator made 33.89 percent on group II and 25.09 percent on group III. Taking into account all of the groups, admission plan of private higher education institutions made up 17.61 percent of the admission plan of the public higher education institutions. Admission of applications to private higher education institutions was carried out together with state higher education institutions and on the basis of the same rules. Taking into account the appeals on conducting career and vocational guidance works by the management of these education institutions at the application admission stage, SSAC has provided publication of broad information on their registered specialities in “Abiturient” journal. Analysis of the results of admission of the applications shows that 19.09 percent of the applicants (6174 people), who participated in the competition, marked the specialities of private education institutions in their applications. 19.33 percent of applicants (5385 people) from Azerbaijani sector and 17.62 percent (789 people) from Russian sector have chosen specialities of private education institutions. 155 applicants among them have ticked off the specialities of only private higher education institutions in their applications. Admission plan of public and private higher education institutions according to speciality groups, as well as number of the applicants who selected the specialities of those higher education institutions, and information about competition situation were provided in the tables 1.3.1 – 1.3.3. As the tables show, although the number of the applications to private higher education institutions according to speciality groups prevails over the number of planned places, competition probability in each of them is very low as the applicants have listed the specialities of those educational institutions among the last places in their applications. It should be mentioned that place of the speciality selected by the applicant is also considered in regulation of calculating the competition probability. Unlike private higher education institutions, competition condition existed in all speciality groups of public higher education institutions. The lowest competition (1.090) was observed in speciality group I and the highest one (1.587) – in speciality group II.

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Table 1.3.1

ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

State higher education institutions Private higher education institutions

For applicants For For joint For applicants For For joint of Azerbaijani applicants competition of of Azerbaijani applicants competition № S P E C I A L I T Y G R O U P Total Total sector of Russian applicants of sector of Russian of applicants sector both sectors sector of both sectors Mathematics, physics, engineering, I 7333 1138 481 8952 250 30 282 562 architecture and designing specialities Economy, management, sociology and II 4171 1060 257 5488 870 140 850 1860 geography specialities Humanities, international relations, III 5880 1019 970 7869 1096 50 828 1974 pedagogics, arts and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 1465 226 1897 3588 80 20 65 165 psychology, and sport specialities TOTAL 18849 3443 3605 25897 2296 240 2025 4561

Table 1.3.2 NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS OF APPLICANTS PARTICIPATING IN COMPETITION

State higher education Private higher education institutions institutions № S P E C I A L I T Y G R O U P Azerbaija Russian Total Azerbaijani Russian Total ni sector sector sector sector Mathematics, physics, engineering, architecture and I 8650 1275 9925 906 106 1012 designing specialities II Economy, management, sociology and geography 7575 1367 8942 1974 425 2399 Humanities, international relations, pedagogics, arts III 7480 1367 8847 1827 185 2012 and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, psychology, and sport IV 4017 449 4466 678 73 751 specialities TOTAL 27722 4458 32180 5385 789 6174

Table 1.3.3 COMPETITION SITUATION ACCORDING TO SPECIALITY GROUPS AT THE STAGE OF APPLICATION RECEPTION

State higher education institutions Private higher education institutions

For applicants For For joint For applicants For For joint of Azerbaijani applicants competition of of Azerbaijani applicants competition № S P E C I A L I T Y G R O U P Total Total sector of Russian applicants of sector of Russian of applicants sector both sectors sector of both sectors Mathematics, physics, engineering, I 1.132 1.036 0.828 1.090 0.233 0.079 1.039 0.611 architecture and designing specialities Economy, management, sociology and II 1.738 1.168 2.990 1.587 0.252 0.211 0.595 0.360 geography Humanities, international relations, III 1.163 1.215 1.025 1.111 0.215 0.123 0.388 0.237 pedagogics, arts and music specialities Medicine, chemistry, biology, IV 1.236 0.635 1.524 1.226 0.750 0.325 2.760 1.260 psychology, and sport specialities TOTAL 1.284 1.103 1.401 1.221 0.250 0.186 0.642 0.370

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According to the examination results, the percentage of fulfillment of vacancies in private higher schools was 69.92 percent. The percentage of fulfillment differs with regard to different speciality groups. These indicators are 92.53 percent in group I, 93.49 percent in group II, 41.34 percent in group III and 69.09 percent in group IV. It should be noted that one part of applicants participated in speciality selection of speciality groups III and especially IV (261 persons in group III, 566 persons in group IV) preferred public specialized secondary education institutions in comparison with private higher education institutions. Such inadequate choice of applicants has a number of reasons. Tuition fees, value of certificate of degree in the labor market, level of education in higher education institution and etc. can be shown among such reasons. Unlike private higher education institutions, the percentage of fulfillment of vacancies in public higher education institutions is more than 95 percent on all speciality groups. The highest indicator belongs to speciality group II (99.34 percent). Admission indicators to private and public higher education institution according to groups and sectors are presented in the tables 1.3.4 and 1.3.5:

Table 1.3.4 INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Speciality Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total on sectors group Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) I 514 492 (95.72) 48 28 (58.33) 562 520 (92.53)

II 1621 1568 (96.73) 239 171 (71.55) 1860 1739 (93.49)

III 1836 698 (38.02) 138 118 (85.51) 1974 816 (41.34)

IV 143 111 (77.62) 22 3 (13.64) 165 114 (69.09)

TOTAL 4114 2869 (69.74) 447 320 (71.59) 4561 3189 (69.92)

Table 1.3.5 INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Speciality Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total on sectors group Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) Plan Admitted (%) I 7679 7572 (98.61) 1273 1236 (97.09) 8952 8808 (98.39)

II 4358 4337 (99.52) 1130 1115 (98.67) 5488 5452 (99.34)

III 6708 6420 (95.71) 1161 1139 (98.11) 7869 7559 (96.06)

IV 3181 3023 (95.03) 407 390 (95.82) 3588 3413 (95.12)

TOTAL 21926 21352 (97.38) 3971 3880 (97.71) 25897 25232 (97.43)

The diagrams of distribution of scores of applicants admitted to private and public higher education institutions are presented in the pictures 1.3.1 and 1.3.2. As we see from the diagrams, 19.25 percent of the

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applicants admitted to public universities and 8.99 percent of those admitted to private universities have scored in the range of 500-700 points. While the examination results of the majority of the applicants admitted to public higher education institutions are in 300-500 scores interval, the results of those admitted to private higher education institutions are in the lowest (200-300) score interval. The difference between appropriate indicators of the applicants admitted to public and private universities is characteristic of all years.

DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES OF DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCORES OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PRIVATE APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PUBLIC HIGHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

100-200 points 500-700 points 75-100 points 300-500 points 200-300 500-700 points points

200-300 points

300-500 points

Picture 1.3.1 Picture 1.3.2

The analysis of answers of the applicants on examination subjects reveals that results gained by the applicants admitted to private universities are still lower than those of the applicants admitted to public universities. Such applicants have difficulty in directly mastering programs of the first year in universities. That’s why private universities have to develop special extension training programs for the first-year students and implement them through intensified trainings. The graphic comparison of levels of knowledge of the applicants admitted to public universities and of those admitted to private universities is presented in pictures 1.3.3 and 1.3.4. As we see from these diagrams, except biology, the complete dominance in all the remaining subjects is in favour of applicants admitted to public education institutions. In spite of the fact that the dominance in biology, as well as physics and chemistry in Azerbaijani sector is in favour of those admitted to public higher schools, the difference among the levels of knowledge is very small. In Russian sector the dominance in biology is in favour of those admitted to private higher education institutions. The small difference in the knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology of applicants admitted to public and private higher education institutions is explained by high competitive situation in admission process on medicine, chemistry, biology and psychology specialities of speciality group IV. The applicants who scored high and couldn’t be admitted to public higher education institutions on such specialities, chose “Chemistry and biology teaching”, “Psychology”, “Biology”, and “Biology teaching” specialities of private universities and were admitted to those higher education institutions.

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AVERAGE STATISTICAL RESULTS OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACCORDING TO EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (AZERBAIJANI SECTOR) applicants admitted to public higher education institutions

applicants admitted to private higher education institutions (I, II) Physics History Biology (III, IV) Literature Chemistry Geography Mathematics Mathematics Native language

English language (I) language English

of Azerbaijan History English language (II, III) (II, English language

Picture 1.3.3

AVERAGE STATISTICAL RESULTS OF APPLICANTS ADMITTED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACCORDING TO EXAMINATION SUBJECTS (RUSSIAN SECTOR) applicants admitted to public higher education institutions

applicants admitted to private higher education institutions (I, II) Physics History Biology (III, IV) Literature Chemistry Geography Mathematics Mathematics Native language

English language (I) language English History of of Azerbaijan History III) (II, English language

Picture 1.3.4

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2. ADMISSION TO MASTER’S LEVEL OF EDUCATION

It is the sixth year that the State Students Admission Commission has been charged to administer centralized admission examinations to master’s level of all higher education institutions in the country irrespective of their legal-organizational and property type in accordance with the Regulations about the State Students Admission Commission approved by the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan No.219, dated April 6, 2005. Every year with the purpose of preparing for master’s level examinations, education programs of higher school specialities are analyzed and their clusterization is carried out. Admission programs for each speciality direction are developed; test items for each of these directions are designed and expertized under private conditions. The admission programs are published in the special issue of “Magistr” of “Abiturient” journal and provided for the use of the applicants. All these materials which form the content of the examinations are developed by the professors and the faculty of proper departments of the universities under the management of the SSAC specialists. Starting from the 2010/2011 academic year, financing at the expense of state budget spent on master preparation at higher education institutions operating within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is conducted on the basis of state order and on the basis of principle of individual (per capita) financing under the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated February 10, 2010, "On application of a new financing mechanism in higher education institutions". Implementation of per capita financing principle allows conducting competition for student places financed at the expense of the state budget not within separate higher education institutions, but together on all higher education institutions applying for the state order on this specialization as a whole. This means that financial means to education institutions conducting specialist training on certain specialities on the basis of the state order are provided depending on the number of students admitted to the master’s level of that higher education institution after succeeding in the joint competition. Thus, that financial means envisaged for the education of the student admitted to higher education institution is transferred to the account of the same higher education institution. This year admission to master’s level of 26 public and 9 private higher schools of the republic was implemented. Specialities for admission were grouped into 69 programs. The admission was regulated by “Admission rules for master’s level of education of higher schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (for the 2010 – 2011 academic year). According to the rules, bachelors and other people possessing the certificate of higher education degree are eligible to apply for master’s level of education. It is the fourth year that reception of documents to this education level has been carried out via Internet. This year bachelors entered the appropriate page of the SSAC’s web site (www.tqdk.gov.az/erizemagistr) using their identification cards (the number and PIN code) and “SSAC’s payment card” (the record number and cipher) and filled in “The electronic application of the bachelor”. Then applicants confirmed their applications by submitting the required documents to corresponding CRD at the higher education institutions holding admission to master’s level. The admission examinations were held in two stages. In the first stage bachelor’s logical reasoning skills, knowledge on informatics and a foreign language were examined through tests. Bachelors whose results in the first stage met the conditions determined by the SSAC were admitted to the second stage and their knowledge on the targeted speciality was examined. The tests at the first stage included 50 test items on logic, 25 test items on informatics and 25 test items in a foreign language. Examinees had 2.5 hours to complete the test. Each correct answer was scored with one point. The applicants to Azerbaijani sector could choose English, German, French or Russian, while those to Russian sector English, German or French as a foreign language. The applicants having chosen specializations of the directions HSM 020000 Philology and HSM 040000 Linguistics were not allowed to choose the language of specialization as a foreign language.

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Bachelors submitting their documents to specializations with training in English, could choose only English as a foreign language. According to the results of the first stage of examination, the bachelors whose general score was not less than 50, including the test score on general intellectual level (logical thinking) being not less than 20, the test score on informatics being not less than 10, and the test score on foreign language being not less than 10, were admitted to the second stage of examination. The bachelors admitted to the second stage confirmed their applications by entering their application forms on the determined date and choosing programs and specializations in accordance with the speciality from which they graduated. The specialities included in the admission for master’s level of education have been classified in accordance with the admission programs determining the content of examinations. Master’s level specialization (admission program) selected by an applicant must correspond to his/her basic university speciality. With the purpose of helping bachelors to select specialization “The table of specialization choice” that corresponds to their basic university speciality was developed and published in the 2nd special issue of “Magistr”. Thus, every applicant could determine selection opportunities given to him/her in accordance with speciality that corresponds to his/her basic university speciality. On this stage bachelor’s knowledge on speciality was examined by test method and they were given 50 test items (according to some programs they took written examinations). The applicants who applied for specializations of the program 45 translated an appropriate text from Azerbaijani or Russian language according to the sector they graduated from into the language of specialization instead of answering test items according to his/her speciality. The applicants who applied for specializations of the program 54 wrote compositions (essays) on the presented topic instead of answering test items on his/her speciality. The written assignment was carried out in an appropriate language (speciality language) according to the specialization chosen by an applicant. The applicants who applied for specializations of the program 69 wrote compositions (essays) on the presented topic instead of answering test items on his/her speciality. The written assignment was carried out in Azerbaijani and Russian languages according to the sector they have graduated. The applicants who applied for specialization of the programs 5, 11, 27, 38, 40, 43, 46, 62 and 63 answered the questions presented to them in written form instead of answering test items according to their specialities. Examinees had 1.5 hours to complete the test. Written assignments were assessed in 50 score scale. After the results of admission examinations were announced, selection of specialization for admission to master’s levels of higher education institutions was conducted via internet. The applicants with at least 75 overall points (the sum of points) scored on the two stages for any of selected specializations, including at least 20 points on speciality (test, essay, translation, written answers to questions) were admitted to the competition. The applicants with at least 20 points in English were admitted to the competition for specializations with training in English. The applicants with at least 100 overall points (the sum of points) scored on the two stages for any of selected specializations (80 points on some programs), including at least 20 points on speciality (essay, translation, written answers to questions) were admitted to the competition and selection of specializations admitted to the places on state order. The applicants with at least 20 points in English were admitted to the competition for specializations with training in English. During specialization selection, each applicant had an opportunity to choose 20 specialization codes within admission program. The sequence of specializations was defined by an applicant, and he/she was placed to the first of specializations according to the points received from the competition. In cases if two or more applicants with the same overall scores could not be placed within the admission plan, the following additional criteria were taken into account: – Test score on speciality (essay, translation, written answers to questions); – Average grade during bachelor’s level of education; – Score on logical reasoning test; – Score in the test of a foreign language.

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This year 5242 vacancies were included into the admission plan for master’s levels of universities in general. 3565 vacancies (68.01 percent) were planned for Azerbaijani sector, 703 (13.41 percent) for Russian sector, and 974 (18.58 percent) for joint competition of applicants of both sectors. In comparison with the previous year, the admission plan to master’s level increased by 1.43 percent (74 places). 2071 places allocated on state order made 39.51 percent of the admission plan (picture 2.1). 4597 vacancies in the admission plan were allocated for public, 645 for private universities (picture 2.2).

ADMISSION PLAN

On private higher schools On state order

On paid education On public higher schools

Picture 2.1 Picture 2.2

As we see from the following table, the largest proportion of openings in the admission plan belongs to Azerbaijan State Economic University. The admission plan of this educational institution is 24.99 percent of overall admission plan for public higher schools. On the other hand, the admission plan allocated for master’s level of Azerbaijan State Economic University was 38.08 percent of vacancies for admission to bachelor’s level of this educational institution. It is also related to the availability in this university of the master’s level courses sponsored by international projects.

Table 2.1 ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER SCHOOLS (For master’s level of education)

ADMISSION PLAN For For For joint № NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL bachelors of bachelors of competition of Total Azerbaijani Russian the bachelors sector sector of both sectors 1 Baku State University 494 168 22 684 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 208 73 116 397 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 234 19 0 253 4 Azerbaijan University of Construction and Architecture 179 24 0 203 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 0 0 10 10

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Table 2.1 (continuation) ADMISSION PLAN For For For joint № NAME OF HIGHER SCHOOL bachelors of bachelors of competition of Total Azerbaijani Russian the bachelors sector sector of both sectors 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 340 17 0 357 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 705 275 169 1149 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 152 42 0 194 9 Baku Slavic University 75 14 48 137 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 75 0 0 75 11 Academy of Public Administration under the President of 21 14 0 35 the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 0 0 23 23 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 0 0 10 10 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 62 0 37 99 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 39 2 0 41 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 16 8 6 30 17 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports 70 34 0 104 18 National Aviation Academy 27 4 0 31 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 0 21 21 20 Nakhchivan State University 155 0 0 155 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 20 0 0 20 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja) 70 2 20 92 23 Ganja State University 161 0 0 161 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja) 70 7 0 77 25 Sumgait State University 180 0 0 180 26 Lankaran State University 59 0 0 59 27 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 92 0 0 92 28 "Azerbaijan" University 6 0 94 100 29 Western University 0 0 64 64 30 Khazar University 4 0 73 77 31 Qafqaz University 7 0 153 160 32 Centre of Science and Education "Tafaccur" University 7 0 33 40 33 Baku Eurasia University 0 0 30 30 34 "Odlar Yurdu" University 25 0 45 70 35 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan city) 12 0 0 12 Total 3565 703 974 5242

This year the reception of documents to master’s level of higher schools was carried out from 12 to 19 April. 15353 bachelors applied for master’s level of education in higher schools (last year this number was 15179). 88.28 percent (13554 persons) were admitted to Azerbaijani sector, 11.72 percent (1799 persons) to Russian sector. 48.86 percent of applicants (7502 persons) were males and 51.14 percent (7851 persons) were females. 9186 persons (59.83 percent of applicants) were current year graduates from bachelor’s level. They entered higher school mainly in 2006. 23817 applicants became students that year.

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The first stage of the admission examinations to master’s level was held on the 2nd of May in Baku, Nakhchivan and Ganja cities. Test items in logic, informatics and foreign languages were compiled in 4 variants in Azerbaijani and Russian languages. 14889 applicants participated in the examinations. Examination materials were processed in two days and the results were reported on the 4th of May on the Internet site of the SSAC. According to the results, 6863 persons (46.09 percent of applicants having participated in the examinations) got the right to participate in the second stage (see picture 2.3). 46.80 percent of applicants admitted to the second stage were males, 53.20 percent were females. 61.47 percent (4219 persons) of applicants admitted to the second stage were current year graduates from bachelor’s level of higher schools.

RESULTS OF STAGES OF ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

Results of stage I Results of stage II

those who were admitted to stage II admitted applicants

those who were not admitted to not admitted applicants stage II

Picture 2.3 Picture 2.4

The bachelors who were admitted to the second stage entered their applications and chose admission program according to their bachelor speciality from 7th of June to 12th of June. The second stage of the admission examination for master’s level was held on the 20th of June in Baku and Nakhchivan cities. Speciality related questions were developed for each of programs in a single variant in Azerbaijani and Russian languages. In order not to let the cases of copying happen, applicants of the same program were placed as far as possible from one another. Examination materials were processed within two days and the results were reported on the 22nd of June on the Internet site of the SSAC. After the results of admission examinations were announced, specialization selection was carried out from 22nd to 25th of June. The results of admission were announced on the 26th of June on the Internet site of the SSAC and published in the special issue of “Abiturient” journal (“Magistr”, No.5). 283 people chose specializations on state order, while 3573 people chose paid specializations on their applications and 45 of them noted specializations of only private higher schools in their applications. 1232 people noted both paid and free specializations in their applications. According to the results, 3633 people (52.94 percent of those who received the right to participate in the second stage) were admitted to the master’s level (see picture 2.4). On this stage, 70.79 percent of the admission plan for Azerbaijani sector and 61.14 percent for Russian sector and overall 69.31 percent of the plan places were fulfilled. 45.00 percent of the admitted people were male applicants and 55.00 percent – female applicants.

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Distribution on separate education forms of the bachelors admitted to master’s level of the higher schools is presented in the picture 2.5 and table 2.2.

DISTRIBUTION OF ADMITTED BACHELORS ON EDUCATION FORMS

Applicants admitted to public higher schools on the state order Applicants admitted to private higher schools on paid basis

Applicants admitted to private higher schools Applicants admitted to public higher on the state order schools on paid basis

Picture 2.5

Table 2.2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF BACHELORS ADMITTED TO MASTER’S LEVEL OF HIGHER SCHOOLS

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Overall on sectors

Plan Admitted Admission Plan Admitted Admission Plan Admitted Admission HIGHER SCHOOLS percentage percentage percentage (including state (including state (including state order) order) order) Public 3811 2801 (937) 73.50 786 472 (96) 60.05 4597 3273 (1033) 71.20 Private 623 338 (86) 54.25 22 22 (5) 100.0 645 360 (91) 55.81 T O T A L 4434 3139 (1023) 70.79 808 494 (101) 61.14 5242 3633 (1124) 69.31

The results of student admission to master’s level of higher schools are presented in table 2.3. The table also reflects the number of bachelors (applications) admitted to program selection (second stage of the examination) after the first stage of admission examination. As we see from the table, number of applications presented for the specialization directions of programs 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, 26, 35, 47, 48, 49, 50, 61, 62, 64, 65, 67 and 68 are less than allocated plan places. None of the applicants applied for specialization directions of programs 11 and 63 (TM 100005 Organization of transportation and management (water transport), HSM 140009 Profession of choreography) in the second stage of the admission examination. Here the stated 25 programs make 36.23 percent of all programs of admission to master’s level of higher schools. Thus, it was clear that 1/3 (one third) of admission programs would end up in shortage after the first stage of admission examination. After the second stage of the examination, it became clear that admission plan almost on all programs would result in shortage. As it is seen from the table, admission plan only on those specialization directions of programs 13 (TM 150000 Radio technology, TM 290000 Technical welfare service), 19 (TM 240000 Geodesy and cartography), 27 (TM 340000 Emergency situations and safety of life activity), 40 (TM 100005 Organization of shipping in transport and management (for air transport)), 59 (HSM 100000 Psychology) and 66 (HSM 190000 Medicine) were completely fulfilled. The admission plan on the rest 63 programs resulted in shortage in one or another degree. More than 50 percent of plan places on 18 programs were left vacant.

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The highest admission plan was observed in the programs 67 (MBA) with 67.34 percent, 51 (HSM 020000 Philology, HSM 040000 Linguistics) with 85.71 percent, 33 (İİM 010000 Economy, İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management) with 71.19 percent, 30 (İİM 010000 Economy, İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management) with 60.58 percent, 28 (İİM 010000 Economy, İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management, İİM 030000 Administrative management, İİM 040000 Commerce) with 68.07 percent. Admission plan of these five programs made 34.26 percent of the whole admission plan. 86.40 percent of the admitted applicants to master’s level of higher schools were bachelors of Azerbaijani sector and 13.60 percent – those of Russian sector. Composition of those admitted to master’s level on the state order was a bit different. Here relative number of the bachelors representing Azerbaijani sector increased to 91.01 percent, but in Russian sector this indicator decreased to 8.99 percent. If we take into consideration that competition to places financed by the state budgetary payments have been conducted according to joint and high competition conditions on sectors, we might say that increase in admission percentage of bachelors representing Azerbaijani sector is directly related to their high relative weight among the best prepared youth. Table 2.3 RESULTS OF ADMISSION TO MASTER’S LEVEL (regarding admission plan)

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors

Direction title and code Plan order) order) order) order) order) Program No. Program No. Fulfillment Admitted Admitted Admitted Number of Number Number of Number of Number percentage of applications applications applications admission plan plan admission (including state (including state (including state

1 TEM 090000 Geology 35 26 (7) 3 2 (0) 37 38 28 (7) 75.68 TM 010000 Geology and prospect of mineral deposits 2 TEM 090000 Geology 24 13 (5) 11 6 (3) 20 35 19 (8) 95.00 TM 010000 Geology and prospect of mineral deposits 3 TM 020000 Exploitation of mineral deposits TTM 020000 Physical processes of oil-gas and mining 73 23 (17) 18 11 (3) 41 91 34 (20) 82.93 production 4 TM 030000 Power engineering and machine-building TM 120000 Electrical engineering and electromechanics 46 18 (3) 8 2 (1) 51 54 20 (4) 39.22 ATM 060000 Agricultural engineering TEM 030000 Physics 5 TM 030000 Power engineering and machine-building TM 040000 Heat-power engineering, machines and 6 4 (0) 0 0 (0) 19 6 4 (0) 21.05 equipments 6 TM 050000 Metallurgy TTM 090000 Science of defining industry materials and 13 13 (10) 2 1 (0) 17 15 14 (10) 82.35 technology of new materials 7 TM 060000 Machine-building and material processing ATM 060000 Agricultural engineering TM 110000 Technological machines and equipment TM 130000 Toolmaking TM 360000 Biomedical technique 30 12 (3) 8 5 (1) 74 38 17 (4) 22.97 TM 050000 Solidity and dynamics of machines TTM 100000 Tribotechnology TTM 120000 Renovation of material manufacturing means TTM 150000 Mechanization and automation

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Table 2.3 (continuation) Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors

Direction title and code Plan order) order) order) order) order) Program No. Program No. Fulfillment Admitted Admitted Admitted Number of Number Number of Number of Number percentage of applications applications applications admission plan plan admission (including state (including state (including state

8 TM 080000 Sea engineering and navigation 4 4 (0) 0 0 (0) 16 4 4 (0) 25.00 9 TM 090000 Railway transport and economy TM 100000 Overground transport, exploitation of 7 6 (2) 5 2 (0) 12 12 8 (2) 66.67 overground and air transport TM 120000 Electrical engineering and electromechanics 10 TM 100000 Overground transport, exploitation of overground and air transport 16 12 (2) 1 1 (0) 47 17 13 (2) 27.66 TM 290000 Technical welfare service ATM 060000 Agrarian engineering 11 TM 100005 Organization of transportation and 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 2 0 0 (0) 0.00 management (water transport) 12 TM 130000 Toolmaking TM 140000 Electronic technology 33 18 (3) 4 2 (0) 26 37 20 (3) 76.92 TM 360000 Biomedical technique TM 350000 Projection and technology of electronic tools 13 TM 150000 Radio technology 22 16 (5) 0 0 (0) 16 22 16 (5) 100.00 TM 290000 Technical welfare service 14 TM 160000 Telecommunication TEM 030028 Physics and technique of optical 12 6 (2) 0 0 (0) 26 12 6 (2) 23.08 communication 15 TM 090000 Railway transport and economy TM 170000 Automation and management 49 30 (9) 9 3 (0) 66 58 33 (9) 50.00 TM 180000 Information and calculation technique İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 16 TM 180000 Information and calculation technique 164 78 (27) 18 11 (5) 116 182 89 (32) 76.72 TTM 080000 Information systems 17 TM 190000 Architecture 27 21 (2) 16 14 (6) 37 43 35 (8) 94.59 HSM 210000 Design 18 TM 200000 Construction TM 210000 Construction of engineering systems and plants TM 220000 Road building TM 230000 Technology of construction materials and products 37 28 (5) 1 0 (0) 76 38 28 (5) 36.84 TM 280000 Technology of consumer goods TTM 090000 Science of defining industry materials and technology of new materials TM 370000 Sea hydrotechnical facilities ATM 060000 Agricultural engineering 19 TM 240000 Geodesy and cartography 11 6 (1) 0 0 (0) 6 11 6 (1) 100.00 20 TM 250000 Applied chemistry 29 22 (4) 18 8 (3) 34 47 30 (7) 88.24 21 TM 260000 Forestry and restoration of forest resources TM 340000 Emergency situations and safety of life activity 40 32 (3) 5 3 (0) 46 45 35 (3) 76.09 ETM 010000 Ecology and exploitation of nature

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Table 2.3 (continuation) Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors lan p Direction title and code Plan order) order) order) order) Program No. Program No. Admitted Admitted Admitted Fulfillment Fulfillment Number of Number of Number of Number applications applications applications percentage of admission (including state (including state (including state

22 TM 270000 Technology of food products 5 4 (2) 2 1 (0) 19 7 5 (2) 26.32 23 TM 280000 Technology of consumer goods 2 1 (0) 0 0 (0) 15 2 1 (0) 6.67 24 TM 300001 Tourism and service in social and cultural 67 33 (13) 3 1 (0) 44 70 34 (13) 77.27 sphere 25 TM 130000 Toolmaking 26 20 (10) 2 1 (0) 27 28 21 (10) 77.78 TM 310000 Standardization and certification 26 TM 320000 Science of commodities 8 7 (3) 1 0 (0) 34 9 7 (3) 20.59 27 TM 340000 Emergency situations and safety of life activity 5 2 (2) 0 0 (0) 2 5 2 (2) 100.00 28 İİM 010000 Economy İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 238 141 (55) 37 21 (4) 238 275 162 (59) 68.07 İİM 030000 Administrative management İİM 040000 Commerce 29 İİM 010000 Economy 82 45 (14) 6 1 (0) 85 88 46 (14) 54.12 30 İİM 010000 Economy 253 147 (53) 28 19 (5) 274 281 166 (58) 60.58 İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 31 İİM 010000 Economy 52 27 (15) 13 6 (2) 42 65 33 (17) 78.57 İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 32 İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 84 56 (12) 19 11 (4) 99 103 67 (16) 67.68 İİM 040000 Commerce 33 İİM 010000 Economy 301 184 (52) 46 26 (4) 295 347 210 (56) 71.19 İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 34 İİM 010000 Economy İİM 020000 Engineering economy and management 165 109 (36) 21 14 (4) 134 186 123 (40) 91.79 İİM 030000 Administrative management 35 MM 010000 Enlightenment 128 104 (14) 6 4 (0) 209 134 108 (14) 51.67 36 TEM 010000 Mathematics 277 130 (64) 13 7 (2) 148 290 137 (66) 92.57 37 TEM 010000 Mathematics 86 28 (18) 13 6 (5) 57 99 34 (23) 59.65 TTM 130000 Computer mathematics 38 TEM 020000 Mechanics 6 3 (3) 1 0 (0) 7 7 3 (3) 42.86 39 TEM 030000 Physics TTM 040000 Physics of materials 133 81 (23) 5 4 (0) 95 138 85 (23) 89.47 TTM 070000 Physical electronics 40 TM 100005 Organization of transportation and 2 2 (0) 0 0 (0) 2 2 2 (0) 100.00 management (air transport) 41 TEM 040000 Chemistry 172 66 (33) 28 14 (7) 85 200 80 (40) 94.12 42 TEM 050000 Biology 197 107 (21) 10 9 (1) 120 207 116 (22) 96.67 43 TEM 050003 Biology 7 2 (2) 4 1 (0) 5 11 3 (2) 60.00 44 TEM 060000 Geography 106 73 (33) 9 6 (1) 88 115 79 (34) 89.77 TEM 070000 Hydrometeorology 45 HSM 040000 Linguistics 111 40 (17) 15 9 (3) 80 126 49 (20) 61.25 46 TEM 080008 Soil ecology 5 3 (1) 0 0 (0) 4 5 3 (1) 75.00 47 ATM 010000 Agricultural chemistry and soil science 4 6 (1) 0 0 (0) 15 4 6 (1) 40.00 ATM 020000 Profession of agriculturist

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Table 2.3 (continuation) Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors

Direction title and code Plan order) order) order) order) order) Program No. Program No. Admitted Admitted Admitted Fulfillment Fulfillment Number of Number Number of Number of Number applications applications applications percentage of admission plan (including state (including state (including state

48 ATM 030000 Animal technician 8 8 (0) 2 2 (2) 14 10 10 (2) 71.43 ATM 040000 Veterinary 49 ATM 050000 Composition of land and land cadastre 5 5 (3) 0 0 (0) 8 5 5 (3) 62.50 50 HSM 010000 Culturology HSM 060000 Bibliology HSM 080000 Museum management studies 49 30 (1) 0 0 (0) 62 49 30 (1) 48.39 HSM 150000 Art HSM 160000 International relations 51 HSM 020000 Philology 265 210 (45) 0 0 (0) 245 265 210 (45) 85.71 HSM 040000 Linguistics 52 HSM 020000 Philology 11 5 (0) 31 23 (0) 41 42 28 (0) 68.29 HSM 040000 Linguistics 53 HSM 020000 Philology 417 188 (114) 16 12 (5) 211 433 200 (119) 94.79 HSM 040000 Linguistics 54 HSM 020000 Philology 82 38 (14) 8 4 (1) 75 90 42 (15) 56.00 HSM 040000 Linguistics 55 HSM 030000 Philosophy HSM 090000 Political science 71 34 (6) 20 13 (2) 54 91 47 (8) 87.04 HSM 110000 Social science 56 HSM 060000 Bibliology 29 18 (4) 0 0 (0) 20 29 18 (4) 90.00 HSM 150000 Fine arts 57 HSM 070000 History HSM 080000 Museum management studies 232 94 (18) 17 4 (0) 161 249 98 (18) 60.87 HSM 120000 Regional studies 58 HSM 120000 Regional studies 238 97 (35) 72 26 (7) 131 310 123 (42) 93.89 HSM 160000 International relations 59 HSM 100000 Psychology 47 26 (12) 7 5 (1) 31 54 31 (13) 100.00 60 HSM 130000 Science of law 347 89 (32) 88 37 (5) 127 435 126 (37) 99.21 HSM 200000 International law 61 HSM 140000 Musicology 49 35 (21) 5 2 (0) 57 54 37 (21) 64.91 62 HSM 150001 The profession of an actor 1 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 9 1 0 (0) 0.00 63 HSM 140009 Choreography 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 1 0 0 (0) 0.00 64 HSM 150000 Fine arts 40 24 (7) 2 1 (1) 56 42 25 (8) 44.64 HSM 210000 Design 65 HSM 170000 Physical culture 5 4 (4) 2 2 (2) 104 7 6 (6) 5.77 66 HSM 190000 Medicine 30 9 (5) 11 1 (0) 10 41 10 (5) 100.00 67 Specialities on MBA program 568 381 (83) 160 120 (9) 744 728 501 (92) 67.34 68 ETM 010000 Ecology and exploitation of nature (on TEMPUS-TACIS project) 16 11 (2) 3 3 (1) 23 19 14 (3) 60.87 TM 340000 Emergency situations and safety of life activity (on TEMPUS-TACIS project) 69 HSM 050000 Journalism 56 24 (10) 13 7 (1) 50 69 31 (11) 62.00

TOTAL 5766 3139 (1023) 866 494 (101) 5242 6632 3633 (1124) 69.31

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 137

Student admission opportunities on the state order of separate higher schools (on specializations monopoly in training of which is maintained by education institution and specializations jointly admitted by other higher schools) and indicators reflecting the use of these opportunities (admission percentage) are presented in table 2.4. As it is seen from the table, the highest admission indicator belongs to Baku State University (84.35 percentage) among the higher schools with relatively greater opportunities for training of specialists on the state order. This university was able to admit 466 bachelors by means of state budgetary fund. 138 of these places fall to the share of this university and the rest 328 places were jointly competed and claimed by other higher schools. These opportunities of Baku State University have been effectively used during admission process. Although one third of 138 places were vacant because of various reasons (not all of the admitted bachelors passed registration at the higher education institution, number of applicants were less than places allocated on the state order, etc.), during the competition for student places held in competitive situation with other higher schools 226 out of 285 winners chose namely this higher school to continue their education. Average levels in admission indicator of master’s level belong to Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan University of Languages and Qafqaz University among higher schools having comparatively higher admission plans. Among the public higher schools the lowest result in student admission on the state order was observed in Azerbaijan University of Technology, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Azerbaijan Teachers Institute, Nakhchivan Teachers Institute, and Lankaran State University. None of the bachelors who got the right to study on state budgetary fund preferred the last three education institutions for continuing their education. Azerbaijan University of Technology had an opportunity to admit 65 bachelors on the state budgetary funds. All of these places are competitive ones claimed by other higher schools as well. The competition showed that Azerbaijan University of Technology has very low influence among the well prepared bachelors. Thus, the applicants wanting to study at this University preferred only 2 (3.08%) out of 65 places financed by the state budget which were in the competition along with other higher schools. 8 private higher schools participated in the competition of student admission on the state order. All of them were able to admit in fact 433 students on the state budgetary fund on various specializations. 412 places of them belong to the joint competitive places claimed by other public and private higher education institutions. As the result of competition, 70 bachelors who succeeded with high scores in the admission examinations were admitted to various private higher schools. The majority of these applicants – 42 people (60.00 percent) preferred to study at Qafqaz University. Qafqaz University was also able to admit students to 19 places maintained in monopoly by it on the state budget. The University has fully benefited from this opportunity. Thus, in general, 61 bachelors were admitted to study at Qafqaz University on the state order. Azerbaijan Cooperation University and “Azerbaijan” University can also be noted among other private higher schools. These universities benefited from their opportunities respectively 10.99 and 13.25 percent in the joint competition situation where other higher schools (public and private) took part as well. The competition showed that Centre of Science and Education "Tafaccur" University, "Odlar Yurdu" University and Nakhchivan Private University didn’t have influence among the well prepared bachelors. As we see from the table, only one bachelor who got the right to study on the state order preferred "Odlar Yurdu" University. Well prepared applicants didn’t express any will to study at other two universities.

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Table 2.4 STUDENT ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES TO HIGHER SCHOOLS ON THE STATE ORDER AND RESULTS OF ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS

Opportunity of higher school for including training of specialists on state order training of specialists on state order and admission results maintained in competition with other higher monopoly schools

№ Name of higher school factual places places factual factual places places factual Quantity of places Quantity of places Quantity of places graduatesplaces to on all higher schools higher on all on all higher schools higher on all Quantity of admitted Quantity of graduates Quantity of graduates Admission percentage on percentage Admission Admission percentage on percentage Admission Quantity of factual places places of factual Quantity Quantity of factual places places of factual Quantity admitted to factual places admitted to factual places Quantity of not used places Quantity of places not used Quantity of places not used 1 Baku State University 466 89 377 318 84.35 138 46 92 328 43 285 226 79.30 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 252 88 164 102 62.20 101 55 46 151 33 118 56 47.46 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 205 115 90 34 37.78 94 71 23 111 44 67 11 16.42 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 4 164 97 67 25 37.31 89 72 17 75 25 50 8 16.00 Construction 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 5 0 5 5 100.0 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 -- 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 322 151 171 75 43.86 17 10 7 305 141 164 68 41.46 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 409 74 335 228 68.06 67 47 20 342 27 315 208 66.03 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 180 11 169 117 69.23 6 3 3 174 8 166 114 68.67 9 Baku Slavic University 129 19 110 23 20.91 5 3 2 124 16 108 21 19.44 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 75 57 18 0 0.00 0 0 0 75 57 18 0 0.00 Academy of Public Administration under 11 the President of the Republic of 33 6 27 15 55.56 4 2 2 29 4 25 13 52.00 Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 16 4 12 12 100.0 12 4 8 4 0 4 4 100.0 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 9 3 6 5 83.33 1 1 0 8 2 6 5 83.33 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 14 67 49 18 4 22.22 41 39 2 26 10 16 2 12.50 Fine Arts 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 26 18 8 8 100.0 13 8 5 13 10 3 3 100.0 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 30 2 28 7 25.00 0 0 0 30 2 28 7 25.00 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 17 104 98 6 6 100.0 104 98 6 0 0 0 0 -- Culture and Sports 18 National Academy of Aviation 29 3 26 2 7.69 2 2 0 27 1 26 2 7.69 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 8 7 1 0 0.00 6 6 0 2 1 1 0 0.00 20 Nakhchivan State University 152 26 126 10 7.94 3 2 1 149 24 125 9 7.20 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 20 7 13 0 0.00 0 0 0 20 7 13 0 0.00 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 22 74 29 45 8 17.78 26 19 7 48 10 38 1 2.63 (Ganja) 23 Ganja State University 157 37 120 15 12.50 5 4 1 152 33 119 14 11.76 Azerbaijan University of Technology 24 77 12 65 2 3.08 6 6 0 71 6 65 2 3.08 (Ganja) 25 Sumgait State University 173 50 123 12 9.76 7 7 0 166 43 123 12 9.76 26 Lankaran State University 53 16 37 0 0.00 9 9 0 44 7 37 0 0.00 27 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 91 0 91 10 10.99 0 0 0 91 0 91 10 10.99 28 "Azerbaijan" University 84 1 83 11 13.25 0 0 0 84 1 83 11 13.25 29 Western University 40 6 34 3 8.82 2 2 0 38 4 34 3 8.82 30 Khazar University 29 1 28 5 17.86 2 0 2 27 1 26 3 11.54 31 Qafqaz University 115 1 114 61 53.51 19 0 19 96 1 95 42 44.21 Centre of Science and Education 32 31 2 29 0 0.00 0 0 0 31 2 29 0 0.00 "Tafaccur" University 33 "Odlar Yurdu" University 42 0 42 1 2.38 0 0 0 42 0 42 1 2.38 Nakhchivan Private University 34 12 0 12 0 0.00 0 0 0 12 0 12 0 0.00 (Nakhchivan)

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The number of the places allocated for student admission on the state order according to specializations and admission results are presented on table 2.5. The number of the bachelors admitted to higher schools on specializations are presented in the table both in general and separately on education institutions. The admission to master’s level of higher schools was conducted on 412 specializations. 34.22 percent of them envisaged for places on the state order have been fully carried out, appropriate places of 39.08 percent have been left vacant. Bachelor admission forecast for 26.70 percent of the specializations resulted in shortage. According to the results of admission examination, the highest admission scores were observed in the specialities TEM 040007 Physical chemistry (128 points), HSM 100002 Social psychology (126 points), HSM 130004 Criminal law, criminal procedure, criminalistics and court expertise (125 points), HSM 100003 Clinical psychology, HSM 130007 Commercial law, HSM 190031 Toxicological chemistry (124 points). The highest admission score was observed in the speciality İİM 020002 Business organization and management. Vugar Shirinov, a graduate of “Qafqaz” University, was admitted to Azerbaijan State Oil Academy with 140 points in admission examination. 35 bachelors scored more than 130 in admission examination. 11 of them entered Baku State University, 8 – Azerbaijan State Economic University, 7 – Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, 6 – “Qafqaz” University, 1 – Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 1 – Azerbaijan University of Languages, and 1 entered Khazar University. High admission was conducted on the specializations HSM 040009 Foreign languages (94 persons), İİM 020002 Business organization and management (50 persons), İİM 020001 Production and economy and management of services sector (on spheres) (43 persons), İİM 010003 Finance and credit (39 persons), İİM 010001 International economic relations (33 persons).

Table 2.5 THE NUMBER OF THE PLACES ALLOCATED FOR STUDENT ADMISSION ON THE STATE ORDER ACCORDING TO SPECIALIZATIONS AND ADMISSION RESULTS

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 1 TM 020004 Open pit mining 1 1 100.00 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 2 TM 260003 Technology of wood refining 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction 3 HSM 150001 Profession of an actor 6 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Fine Arts 4 ATM 060003 Electrification and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 automation of agrarian (Ganja) production 5 ATM 060002 Mechanization of agrarian 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 production (Ganja) 6 ATM 010001 Agrarian biochemistry 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 7 ATM 020001 Profession of an agriculturist 1 1 100.00 86 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 1 (Ganja) 8 TEM 040009 Analytical chemistry 6 6 100.00 103 Baku State University 2 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 4 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 9 HSM 070005 Archeology and 5 2 40.00 101 Baku State University 2 ethnography Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 10 HSM 070002 History of African and Asian 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 countries 11 TEM 030010 Astrophysics 5 2 40.00 118 Baku State University 2 Nakhchivan State University 0 12 TEM 030012 Atomic and molecular 2 2 100.00 113 Baku State University 2 physics 13 TM 130003 Aviation devices and 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 measuring-calculating complexes 14 HSM 070008 New and the newest history 9 3 33.33 100 Baku State University 3 of Europe and America Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Ganja State University 0 15 TM 180004 Automated projection 2 2 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 systems (on fields) 16 TM 180006 Program supply of 16 9 56.25 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 automated systems and Azerbaijan Technical University 3 calculating techniques National Aviation Academy 0 Sumgait State University 1 Qafqaz University 3 17 TM 120017 Electric plants of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 automobiles and tractors 18 TM 220003 Projection, construction, and 10 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 exploitation of roadways Construction 19 TM 100001 Automobiles 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 20 TM 120023 Electrician systems of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 autonomous objects 21 HSM 040001 Azerbaijani language 23 10 43.48 102 Baku State University 4 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Azerbaijan University of Languages 2 Baku Slavic University 1 Nakhchivan State University 1 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 1 Lankaran State University 0 Khazar University 0 22 HSM 020007 Teaching, methodology and 10 3 30.00 100 Baku State University 2 methods of Azerbaijani Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 language and literature Baku Slavic University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 141

Table 2.5 (continuation)

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order

Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 23 HSM 020001 Azerbaijani literature 30 12 40.00 100 Baku State University 7 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Azerbaijan University of Languages 2 Baku Slavic University 1 Azerbaijan Teachers University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 Lankaran State University 0 Azerbaijan University 0 Khazar University 0 Qafqaz University 1 Centre of Science and Education 0 «Tafaccur» University Nakhchivan Private University 0 (Nakhchivan) 24 HSM 070014 Source and historic studies 1 1 100.00 108 Baku State University 1 of the history of Azerbaijan 25 HSM 090004 Political processes in 4 1 25.00 100 Baku State University 1 Azerbaijan Academy of Public Administration under 0 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sumgait State University 0 26 TEM 060005 Physical geography of 12 12 100.00 101 Baku State University 4 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 5 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 2 Sumgait State University 1 27 HSM 070001 Ancient and medieval history 8 2 25.00 103 Baku State University 2 of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 28 TEM 060013 Socio-economic geography 1 1 100.00 111 Baku State University 1 of Azerbaijan and neighboring countries 29 HSM 070013 New and the newest history 16 2 12.50 100 Baku State University 2 of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 Lankaran State University 0 30 TM 190005 Garden, park and landscape 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 building Construction Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order

Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 31 TM 270017 Technology of fish and fish 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 products 32 İİM 020009 Bank management 6 5 83.33 104 Azerbaijan University 3 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 2 33 ATM 040001 Veterinary 2 0 0.00 --- Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 34 ATM 040006 Veterinary pharmacology 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 35 İİM 020014 International business 2 2 100.00 116 Western University 2 Odlar Yurdu University 0 36 HSM 070009 History and theory of 2 2 100.00 108 Baku State University 2 international relations Nakhchivan State University 0 37 HSM 200001 International law 6 6 100.00 115 Baku State University 6 National Aviation Academy 0 38 İİM 010001 International economic 33 33 100.00 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 3 relations (on spheres) Azerbaijan State Economic University 27 National Aviation Academy 1 Sumgait State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Azerbaijan University 0 Western University 1 Qafqaz University 1 Odlar Yurdu University 0 39 HSM 050002 International journalism 4 4 100.00 112 Baku State University 4 Western University 0 Khazar University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0 40 HSM 160001 International relations (on 17 17 100.00 104 Baku State University 13 spheres) Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 Azerbaijan University of Languages 2 Baku Slavic University 1 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 41 HSM 160004 International policy 3 2 66.67 112 Academy of Public Administration under 2 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 42 İİM 040002 International trading (on 3 3 100.00 100 Azerbaijan State Economic University 3 spheres) 43 HSM 170006 General theory of physical 31 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 0 training Culture and Sports

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 143

Table 2.5 (continuation)

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted

44 HSM 150025 Artist on artistic weaving 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0

45 TTM 070001 Solid electronics 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0

46 TEM 040012 Solid chemistry 1 1 100.00 107 Baku State University 1

47 TEM 030004 Solid physics 2 2 100.00 109 Baku State University 2

48 HSM 140008 Composition 1 0 0.00 --- Baku Musical Academy 0

49 HSM 150020 Bibliographic studies 2 1 50.00 103 Baku State University 1

50 TM 210001 Systems supplying 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 microclimate in buildings Construction and plants

51 TM 200001 Theory and projection of 9 1 11.11 110 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 buildings and plants Construction

52 TM 200006 Technical exploitation and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 reconstruction of buildings Construction and plants

53 TEM 050015 Biophysics 2 2 100.00 106 Baku State University 2

54 TEM 050003 Biochemistry 2 2 100.00 110 Baku State University 2

55 ATM 020028 Biology and fundamentals of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 agriculture (Ganja)

56 TEM 050013 Teaching, methodology and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 methods of biology

57 TEM 030014 Physics of biological systems 4 3 75.00 102 Baku State University 3

58 TM 360002 Engineering work in 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 biological and medical practice

59 TM 360001 Biotechnical and medical 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 apparatus and systems

60 İİM 040003 Stock activity and fund 5 1 20.00 116 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 market (on spheres)

61 TEM 050006 Plant physiology 4 2 50.00 101 Baku State University 2

Ganja State University 0

Sumgait State University 0

62 ATM 020016 Plant-growing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

63 TM 270020 Preservation and processing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 technology of plant-growing (Ganja) products

64 ATM 020002 Plant protection 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name of admitted Quantity 65 İİM 020002 Organization and 50 50 100.00 117 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 16 management of business (on Azerbaijan Technical University 0 spheres) Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 19 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 0 National Aviation Academy 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 15 Odlar Yurdu University 0 66 TEM 050009 Botany 11 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 67 TEM 010005 Algebra and topology 7 7 100.00 102 Baku State University 1 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 6 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 68 TM 130001 Toolmaking technology (on 2 1 50.00 90 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 spheres) 69 HSM 130004 Criminal law, criminal case, 5 5 100.00 125 Baku State University 5 criminalistics, and legal National Aviation Academy 0 expertise 70 TM 200003 River and undergorund 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 hydrotechnical plants Construction 71 TM 160003 Multichannel 3 1 33.33 102 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 telecommunication systems 72 TM 270002 Technology of bread, 2 1 50.00 98 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 macaroni, flour, confectionery and food concentrates 73 TM 040005 Internal-combustion engines 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 (on machine and plant groups) 74 TEM 020002 Mechanics of deformed solid 2 2 100.00 103 Baku State University 2 substance 75 HSM 150013 Decorative and applied art 1 1 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1 and folk art 76 TM 090001 Railway and economy, its 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 exploitation 77 TM 090006 General problems of 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 automatics, telemechanics, and communication in railway transport

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 145

Table 2.5 (continuation)

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted Admission Admission percentage percentage Quantity of Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name applicants admitted 78 TEM 090028 Offshore oil and gas geology 1 1 100.00 123 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 79 TM 370001 Construction of offshore oil 8 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 and gas hydrotechnical Construction plants 80 TM 020010 Offshore oil and gas plants 1 1 100.00 111 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 81 TM 020009 Drilling of offshore oil and 2 2 100.00 114 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 gas wells 82 TEM 010003 Differential equations 13 10 76.92 100 Baku State University 7 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 3 Lankaran State University 0 83 TM 180001 Multiprocessor system with 5 5 100.00 104 Azerbaijan Technical University 5 architectural dynamics and networks 84 HSM 160003 Diplomacy 4 4 100.00 106 Baku Slavic University 2 Academy of Public Administration under 2 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 85 TEM 010022 Discrete systems 2 2 100.00 123 Baku State University 2 86 HSM 210001 Design (on spheres) 6 1 16.67 100 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1 Western University 0 87 HSM 130003 State law 11 11 100.00 119 Baku State University 8 Academy of Public Administration under 2 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy 0 Nakhchivan State University 1 88 İİM 030001 Public and municipality 16 11 68.75 100 Azerbaijan State Economic University 2 management (on spheres) Academy of Public Administration under 3 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 1 Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan Cooperation University 2 Qafqaz University 3 89 HSM 130001 Theory and history of state 3 3 100.00 121 Baku State University 3 and law National Aviation Academy 0 90 HSM 090007 Prognostication in the world 1 0 0.00 --- Western University 0 policy 91 HSM 090010 History of world political 1 0 0.00 --- Western University 0 processes 92 HSM 090009 Theory of world political 3 0 0.00 --- Academy of Public Administration under 0 processes and international the President of the Republic of relations Azerbaijan Western University 0

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 93 TEM 060015 Socio-economic geography 1 1 100.00 115 Baku State University 1 of the world Sumgait State University 0 94 TEM 010008 Probability theory and 1 1 100.00 105 Baku State University 1 mathematical statistics 95 ETM 010001 Ecology 8 2 25.00 100 Baku State University 2 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Ganja State University 0 96 TEM 050016 Ecology 6 2 33.33 101 Baku State University 2 Lankaran State University 0 97 TM 120001 Electric apparatus 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 98 TM 120003 Techniques and physics of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 electric isolation 99 TM 030001 Electric stations (on kinds) 3 1 33.33 120 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 100 TM 030004 Electric supply (on spheres) 7 1 14.29 110 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0 101 TM 030005 Power industry 6 1 16.67 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Sumgait State University 0 102 TM 030002 Power industry systems and 2 1 50.00 115 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 networks 103 TEM 040011 Electrochemistry 1 1 100.00 115 Baku State University 1 Sumgait State University 0 104 TM 350001 Construction and technology 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 of electronic calculating means 105 TM 140003 Electronic plants 3 1 33.33 104 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 Sumgait State University 0 106 TM 160002 Electronic and postal 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 communication 107 TM 120007 Electrotechnological plants 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 and systems 108 TM 170007 Automated management of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 power engineering systems 109 TM 040009 Thermal physics of processes 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 in energy transformation 110 İİM 020024 Energy management (on 11 5 45.45 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 5 spheres) Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Sumgait State University 0

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 147

Table 2.5 (continuation)

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 111 TM 120010 Modeling and applying 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 methods of processes in electromechanic transformers of energy 112 TM 120002 General theory of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 electromechanic transformation of energy 113 TEM 050022 Entomology 2 2 100.00 101 Baku State University 2 114 ATM 040002 Epizootology and infectious 1 1 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 1 diseases (Ganja) 115 HSM 140010 Variety art 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 116 HSM 190030 Technology of 1 1 100.00 117 Azerbaijan Medical University 1 pharmacology 117 HSM 190032 Organization of 1 1 100.00 117 Azerbaijan Medical University 1 pharmacology 118 HSM 190028 Pharmacology chemistry 1 1 100.00 122 Azerbaijan Medical University 1 119 HSM 020008 Theory and history of literary 3 2 66.67 102 Baku State University 2 criticism Baku Slavic University 0 120 HSM 150016 Literary activity and screen 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 drama Art 121 HSM 020005 Theory of literature 5 2 40.00 104 Baku State University 2 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Baku Slavic University 0 122 TM 050004 Enrichment of non-ferrous 2 2 100.00 81 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 ores 123 TM 050002 Non-ferrous and rare metal 2 1 50.00 107 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 industry 124 TEM 010010 Operations investigation and 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 system analysis 125 TEM 060016 Territory and district 1 1 100.00 123 Baku State University 1 planning 126 TM 320002 Foodstuff commodities 6 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 127 TM 270008 Technology of meat and 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 meat products 128 TEM 040013 Environmental chemistry 2 2 100.00 122 Baku State University 2 129 ETM 010016 Environment and oil industry 8 3 37.50 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 3 (TEMPUS) 130 ETM 010003 Environmental protection 5 1 20.00 102 Baku State University 1 methods and restoration Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0 131 TM 340002 Engineering protection of 7 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 environment Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 132 HSM 190029 Pharmacognosy 1 1 100.00 107 Azerbaijan Medical University 1 133 TEM 090031 Investigation and exploration 2 2 100.00 108 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 of minerals fields 134 TM 010002 Exploration, investigation 1 1 100.00 121 Baku State University 1 and geology of minerals fields 135 TM 010006 Geological fundamentals of 3 2 66.67 110 Baku State University 2 minerals prognostication 136 HSM 030002 History of philosophy 2 1 50.00 102 Baku State University 1 137 TEM 030001 Teaching, methodology and 5 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 methods of physics Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 138 TEM 060001 Physical geography 5 0 0.00 --- Lankaran State University 0 139 TEM 040007 Physical chemistry 2 1 50.00 128 Baku State University 1 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 140 TM 140009 Electronics and automation 3 1 33.33 112 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 of physical plants Azerbaijan Technical University 0 141 TEM 070008 Physical oceanography 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 142 HSM 020006 Folklore studies and 5 3 60.00 102 Baku State University 3 mythology Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Baku Slavic University 0 143 HSM 140001 Piano 4 6 100.00 100 Baku Musical Academy 6 144 TEM 010002 Functional analysis 6 6 100.00 109 Baku State University 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 145 TEM 050010 Genetics 3 2 66.67 117 Baku State University 2 Ganja State University 0 146 TEM 060006 Geomorphology 1 1 100.00 113 Baku State University 1 147 TM 080002 Ship energy plants and their 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 exploitation 148 TM 080005 Navigation and management 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 of ship operations 149 TM 080001 Shipbuilding and marine 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 technique 150 TM 120018 Ship energy facilities and 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 automation 151 İİM 030004 Customs examination (on 6 5 83.33 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 4 spheres) Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja)

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 149

Table 2.5 (continuation)

Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name of admitted Quantity 152 İİM 030003 Organization of customs 18 18 100.00 100 Baku State University 5 business Azerbaijan State Economic University 12 Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 1 Azerbaijan University 0 153 TM 280011 Construction of skin 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 products (Ganja) 154 TEM 010014 Calculating diagnostics 1 1 100.00 106 Baku State University 1 155 TEM 010006 Calculating mathematics 8 6 75.00 103 Baku State University 5 Ganja State University 1 Sumgait State University 0 156 TEM 010017 Program supply of 2 2 100.00 113 Baku State University 2 calculating networks Khazar University 0 157 İİM 020018 Staff management (on 2 2 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 spheres) Academy of Public Administration under 1 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 158 HSM 150010 Sculpture 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 159 TEM 010004 Geometry 4 4 100.00 103 Baku State University 2 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 2 Ganja State University 0 160 TM 340001 Security of life activity (on 2 2 100.00 85 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 2 spheres) Construction 161 HSM 110015 Social work in various 4 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 spheres of life and activity Sumgait State University 0 162 TM 060011 Hydraulic machines, 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 hydrointegrals and Azerbaijan Technical University 0 hydropneumoautomation 163 TEM 090022 Hydrogeoecology 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 164 TEM 090004 Hydrogeology 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 165 TEM 070004 Hydrology 2 2 100.00 104 Baku State University 2 166 HSM 150026 Carpet-maker artist 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 167 HSM 140003 Folk musical instruments 3 2 66.67 100 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 2

Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted Admission Admission percentage percentage Quantity of Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name applicants admitted 168 HSM 140007 Conductor of folk musical 5 3 60.00 104 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 1 instruments orchestra Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 2 Art 169 HSM 020009 Foreign language and 11 11 100.00 103 Baku State University 5 literature (indicating Western University 0 languages and countries) Qafqaz University 6 Nakhchivan Private University 0 (Nakhchivan) 170 HSM 020010 Teaching, methodology, and 12 9 75.00 100 Azerbaijan University of Languages 9 methods of foreign language Baku Slavic University 0 and literature (indicating languages and countries) 171 HSM 040009 Foreign languages 94 94 100.00 102 Baku State University 8 (indicating languages) Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 10 Azerbaijan University of Languages 63 Baku Slavic University 0 Nakhchivan State University 1 Ganja State University 7 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 4 Azerbaijan University 0 Centre of Science and Education 0 «Tafaccur» University Odlar Yurdu University 1 172 HSM 020003 Literature of foreign 30 25 83.33 100 Baku State University 5 countries (indicating Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 languages and countries) Azerbaijan University of Languages 11 Baku Slavic University 0 Nakhchivan State University 3 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 Azerbaijan University 5 Khazar University 1 173 TM 240005 Cartography 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 174 HSM 140006 Chorus conductor 1 1 100.00 103 Baku Musical Academy 1 175 HSM 140009 Choreography 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 176 TM 150007 Specialized 1 1 100.00 103 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 radiocommunication systems 177 TM 270019 Catering products 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 technology 178 MM 010004 Pedagogics and methods of 38 6 15.79 102 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3 primary education Baku Slavic University 3 Azerbaijan Teachers University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 0 Ganja State University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0

STUDENT ADMISSION - 2010 : RESULTS 151

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 179 İİM 020004 Information technology of 4 4 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Economic University 4 management 180 HSM 110003 Management sociology 4 1 25.00 110 Baku State University 1 Sumgait State University 0 181 HSM 170019 Sports physiology 29 1 3.45 86 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 1 Culture and Sports 182 HSM 170001 Sports games 22 4 18.18 85 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 4 Culture and Sports 183 HSM 170002 Sports wrestling 22 1 4.55 81 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 1 Culture and Sports 184 TEM 070001 Climate studies 2 2 100.00 104 Baku State University 2 185 TEM 010016 Mathematical and 1 1 100.00 104 Baku State University 1 information provision of economic activity 186 İİM 010027 Economic cybernetics 13 13 100.00 110 Baku State University 9 Azerbaijan State Economic University 4 Azerbaijan University 0 187 İİM 010028 Economic theory 6 6 100.00 106 Baku State University 5 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 Ganja State University 0 188 TEM 060002 Socio-economic geography 5 5 100.00 106 Baku State University 3 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 2 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 189 İİM 030005 Legal adjustment of 12 12 100.00 102 Azerbaijan State Economic University 8 economy (on spheres) Academy of Public Administration under 3 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ganja State University 1 Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Azerbaijan University 0 Western University 0 Nakhchivan Private University 0 (Nakhchivan) 190 İİM 010007 Adjustment of economy (on 19 9 47.37 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 spheres) Azerbaijan State Economic University 7 Nakhchivan State University 2 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 191 HSM 150028 Restoration and examination 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 of artistic works 192 TM 180005 Automated systems of 9 4 44.44 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 information processing and Azerbaijan Technical University 2 management (on spheres) Azerbaijan State Economic University 1

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code name Quantity of admitted

193 TTM 080001 Information systems (on 8 1 12.50 111 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 application spheres) Construction

Nakhchivan State University 1

Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

194 TM 180022 Management in information 12 12 100.00 114 Sumgait State University 0 technologies Qafqaz University 12

195 TM 130007 Information-measuring 2 1 50.00 109 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 techniques and technologies (on spheres)

196 TEM 010020 Information science 10 10 100.00 101 Baku State University 5

Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3

Nakhchivan State University 0

Ganja State University 0

Sumgait State University 1

Azerbaijan Cooperation University 1

197 HSM 100011 Development psychology 1 1 100.00 117 Baku State University 1

198 İİM 020005 Development of innovation 1 1 100.00 109 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 strategy

199 HSM 200002 Human rights 2 2 100.00 116 Baku State University 2

200 TEM 050005 Human and animal 11 7 63.64 101 Baku State University 3 physiology Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3

Nakhchivan State University 0

Ganja State University 1

201 TM 200002 Theoretical and practical 6 1 16.67 102 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 solution of organizational, Construction technological and economic issues in construction

202 HSM 150015 Interior artist 1 1 100.00 101 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1

203 İİM 020013 Economic estimation of 2 2 100.00 108 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 investment

204 ATM 020003 Silkworm breeding 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

205 TM 320001 Quality examination of 9 3 33.33 100 Azerbaijan State Economic University 3 consumer goods (on Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 spheres) (Ganja)

Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja)

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code name Quantity of admitted 206 İİM 020001 Economics and management 75 43 57.33 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 7 of production and service Azerbaijan Technical University 1 sectors (on spheres) Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 2 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 24 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 1 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 1 Lankaran State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 1 Qafqaz University 6 207 TM 040001 Fuel and water technology in 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 thermal-power stations 208 TEM 030007 Thermal and molecular 9 4 44.44 100 Baku State University 4 physics Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 209 TM 120004 Techniques and physics of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 cables and conductors 210 ATM 20009 Genetics of agricultural 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 plants (Ganja) 211 TM 010017 Geophysical methods of 1 1 100.00 113 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 exploration and investigation works 212 TEM 040014 Methodology and methods 1 1 100.00 106 Baku State University 1 of chemistry teaching Sumgait State University 0 213 TEM 040001 Chemical kinetics and 2 2 100.00 112 Baku State University 2 catalysis 214 HSM 150007 Profession of a cameraman 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 215 HSM 150006 Profession of a moviemaker 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 216 HSM 150023 Formation and use of library 3 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 funds 217 HSM 150017 Bibliography 3 3 100.00 101 Baku State University 3 218 HSM 100003 Clinical psychology 2 2 100.00 124 Baku State University 2 219 TEM 040008 Colloid chemistry 1 1 100.00 111 Baku State University 1 220 İİM 040001 Commerce (on spheres) 6 2 33.33 105 Azerbaijan State Economic University 2 221 HSM 130007 Commerce law 3 3 100.00 124 Baku State University 3 222 TEM 040002 Chemistry of composition 1 1 100.00 107 Baku State University 1 materials 223 TM 050008 Composition and crumb 2 2 100.00 80 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 materials, covers 224 TM 040012 Compressor machines and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 plants

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code name Quantity of admitted 225 TM 180021 Computer sciences 10 10 100.00 103 Qafqaz Universiteti 10 226 TM 180017 Computer graphics and 1 1 100.00 109 Khazar University 1 multimedia systems 227 TM 180018 Computer modeling 2 0 0.00 --- National Aviation Academy 0 228 TTM 130001 Computer mathematics 2 2 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 Odlar Yurdu University 0 229 HSM 090011 Conflictology 1 0 0.00 --- Academy of Public Administration under 0 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 230 TM 220005 Building and exploitation of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 bridges and plants Construction 231 TEM 30009 Quantum electrotechnology 2 1 50.00 102 Baku State University 1 232 TM 050005 Cast production of ferrous 2 2 100.00 80 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 and non-ferrous metals fusion 233 TM 050007 Metallurgy, technology and 2 2 100.00 85 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 equipments of welding production 234 TM 020006 Projection of gas and oil 2 2 100.00 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 pipelines and storages 235 TM 020007 Construction of oil and gas 2 2 100.00 108 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 pipelines and storages 236 TTM 070002 Gas and plasma electronics 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 237 TM 320003 Commodity of nonfood 5 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 products (on kinds) 238 TEM 040005 Non-organic chemistry 9 8 88.89 101 Baku State University 4 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 1 239 HSM 070004 Ancient world history 1 1 100.00 106 Baku State University 1 240 TM 270022 Foodstuff industry and 4 1 25.00 87 Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 artistic projection and Azerbaijan University of Technology 1 arrangement in catering (Ganja) system 241 İİM 010026 Price emergence 7 6 85.71 102 Azerbaijan State Economic University 6 242 HSM 150009 Graphics 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0 243 TM 020008 Drilling of onshore oil and 2 2 100.00 108 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 gas wells 244 TEM 060003 Landscape studies 8 7 87.50 100 Baku State University 3 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 4 245 TEM 090007 Lithology 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 246 TM 090002 Locomotives locomotive 1 1 100.00 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 economy 247 TTM 120001 Renovation of material 3 1 33.33 93 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 production means (on Azerbaijan Technical University 1 spheres) 248 İİM 010014 Macroeconomic statistics 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0

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code name Quantity of admitted 249 İİM 010003 Finance and credit (on 39 39 100.00 104 Azerbaijan State Economic University 37 spheres) Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Azerbaijan University 0 Western University 0 Qafqaz University 2 Centre of Science and Education 0 «Tafaccur» University Odlar Yurdu University 0 250 ATM 040005 Obstetrics, gynaecology and 1 1 100.00 103 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 1 artificial insemination (Ganja) 251 İİM 020023 Marketing (on spheres) 21 21 100.00 112 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 20 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 1 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0 252 TM 060009 Restoration and 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 improvement technology Azerbaijan Technical University 0 and plants of strengthening of machines and apparatus parts 253 TM 060001 Machine-building 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 technology (on spheres) Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 254 TTM 050001 Durability and dynamics of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 machines 255 TTM 040001 Materials physics (noting 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 material groups) Construction 256 TTM 090001 Material studies and material 5 3 60.00 88 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 technology (on material Azerbaijan Technical University 0 groups) Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 2 Construction 257 TEM 020003 Liquid, gas and plasma 1 1 100.00 122 Baku State University 1 mechanics 258 TTM 150001 Mechanization and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 automation (on spheres) Construction 259 TM 200007 Construction of melioration 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 engineer systems Construction

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code name Quantity of admitted 260 TM 190001 Architecture (on spheres) 7 6 85.71 102 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 6 Construction Nakhchivan State University 0 261 TM 190004 Restoration and 3 1 33.33 104 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 reconstruction of Construction architectural monuments 262 TM 190002 Design of architectural 3 1 33.33 100 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 environment Construction 263 İİM 090008 Management (German 3 3 100.00 103 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 3 program) (Ganja) 264 TM 260002 Forestry, woodland park 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 industry (Ganja) 265 TM 060002 Metal-cutting lathes and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 tools 266 TM 050006 Science of metals and 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 thermal processing of metals 267 TM 130006 Metrology and metrological 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 provision (on spheres) Azerbaijan Technical University 0 268 ATM 020018 Fruit-growing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 269 TEM 090016 Mine geophysics 1 1 100.00 117 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 270 HSM 010001 Culturology 7 1 14.29 102 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 1 Art 271 TM 290001 Service of home electronics 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 272 MM 010003 Pedagogy and methods of 16 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 preschool education Azerbaijan Teachers University 0 273 TM 180010 Technology and 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 organization of information security 274 HSM 050004 Press history 3 1 33.33 100 Baku State University 1 Nakhchivan State University 0 275 TEM 050007 Mycology 2 2 100.00 101 Baku State University 2 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 276 TEM 050008 Microbiology and virology 2 2 100.00 106 Baku State University 2 277 HSM 090002 National security and 5 3 60.00 108 Baku State University 2 political strategy Academy of Public Administration under 1 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 278 TM 250004 Chemical technology of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 mineral fertilizer 279 HSM 150027 Modeler artist 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 0

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code name Quantity of admitted 280 HSM 140012 Musicology 8 8 100.00 101 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Baku Musical Academy 4 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 2 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 1 Art Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 281 HSM 080001 Museum management 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 studies Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 282 HSM 160005 Modern foreign policy of the 2 2 100.00 102 Baku State University 2 Middle East countries 283 İİM 010002 Accounting and audit (on 25 17 68.00 100 Azerbaijan State Economic University 12 spheres) Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 1 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 1 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 0 Azerbaijan University 3 284 TEM 090024 Engineering geology 2 1 50.00 101 Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 285 HSM 040002 Comparative linguistics 4 0 0.00 --- Baku Slavic University 0 Ganja State University 0 286 HSM 130005 Civil and economic rights 7 7 100.00 123 Baku State University 6 National Aviation Academy 1 Nakhchivan State University 0 287 TEM 010023 Probable and statistic 1 1 100.00 111 Baku State University 1 analysis of complex systems 288 TEM 030032 Physics of nanoparticles 2 2 100.00 109 Baku State University 2 289 TEM 040017 Physical chemistry of nano- 1 1 100.00 120 Baku State University 1 materials 290 TM 250024 Main processes and 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 cybernetics of oil processing production 291 TM 250007 Technology of oil processing 3 3 100.00 101 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 3 292 TM 250023 Main processes and 2 1 50.00 107 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 cybernetics of petrochemical processing production 293 ETM 010014 Environmental protection in 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 petrochemical sphere 294 TEM 040016 Petrochemistry 3 3 100.00 109 Baku State University 3 Sumgait State University 0 295 TEM 090025 Geology of oil and gas fields 1 1 100.00 113 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 296 TEM 090029 Geology of oil and gas 2 2 100.00 113 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 mining

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code name applicants admitted 297 TTM 020001 Physical processes of oil and 2 2 100.00 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 gas mining production 298 TM 250003 Oil and gas processing 3 3 100.00 108 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 3 299 TM 020005 Development and 8 8 100.00 115 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 8 commissioning of oil and gas fields 300 TM 290007 Repair and service on 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 transport means (on modes of transport)

301 TM 100005 Organization of shipping in 9 1 11.11 100 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 transport and management National Aviation Academy 0 (on modes of transport) Azerbaijan Marine Academy 0 302 HSM 060001 Methodology of publication 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 and editing Art 303 HSM 060005 Publishing and editing 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 304 TM 150002 Theoretical radio 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 engineering 305 TEM 030002 Theoretical and 4 3 75.00 110 Baku State University 3 mathematical physics Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 306 TEM 050012 Zoology of the vertebrates 4 1 25.00 100 Baku State University 1 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Ganja State University 0 307 TEM 050011 Zoology of the invertebrates 3 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 308 HSM 140004 Opera chamber singer 1 0 0.00 --- Baku Musical Academy 0 309 TEM 030028 Physics and technique of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 optical communication 310 TEM 010019 Mathematical and economic 2 1 50.00 106 Baku State University 1 ways of optimal Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 management 311 TEM 010024 Mathematical theory of 2 2 100.00 116 Baku State University 2 optimal processes 312 TEM 010013 Optimization and optimal 2 1 50.00 100 Baku State University 1 management Sumgait State University 0 313 TTM 070003 Optoelectronics 2 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 314 HSM 140002 Orchestral instruments 3 1 33.33 107 Baku Musical Academy 1 315 HSM 070012 Medieval Ages history 1 1 100.00 105 Baku State University 1 316 TEM 060009 Country studies and 2 2 100.00 100 Baku State University 1 international tourism Nakhchivan State University 1 317 ATM 040003 Parasitology and invasion 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 diseases (Ganja) 318 MM 010006 Theory and history of 40 8 20.00 102 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 5 pedagogy Baku Slavic University 3 Nakhchivan State University 0 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 0 Ganja State University 0 Nakhchivan Private University 0 (Nakhchivan)

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code name Quantity of admitted 319 HSM 100005 Pedagogical psychology 3 3 100.00 107 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 3 Ganja State University 0 320 TM 250011 Technology of plastic mass 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 processing 321 TM 250010 Technology of polymer, tar 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 and oligomer 322 HSM 090008 Methodological problems of 1 0 0.00 --- Sumgait State University 0 the history of political science 323 TM 180020 Automation of processes 4 2 50.00 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 324 HSM 050003 Publicistic journalism 4 2 50.00 100 Baku State University 1 Baku Slavic University 1 Centre of Science and Education 0 «Tafaccur» University Odlar Yurdu University 0 325 TM 160001 Communication junctions 3 1 33.33 110 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 and commutation systems Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 326 TM 160004 Communication systems and 5 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 information distribution 327 HSM 050001 Radio and television 5 4 80.00 104 Baku State University 3 journalism Baku Slavic University 1 Nakhchivan State University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0 328 TM 350002 Construction and technology 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 of radio electronic devices 329 TM 150004 Radiocommunication devices 2 2 100.00 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 and complexes 330 HSM 120001 Region studies (on regions) 26 20 76.92 100 Baku State University 3 Azerbaijan University of Languages 13 Baku Slavic University 2 Western University 0 Khazar University 2 331 HSM 150002 Profession of a producer (on 12 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 spheres) Art 332 İİM 040004 Advertising (on spheres) 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 333 HSM 150008 Trade of a dyer 2 1 50.00 101 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1 334 HSM 150024 Painter-architect 2 2 100.00 100 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 2 335 TEM 010001 Mathematical analysis 16 16 100.00 104 Baku State University 8 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 7 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 1 Sumgait State University 0

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code name of admitted Quantity 336 TEM 010018 Mathematical physics 3 2 66.67 107 Baku State University 2 Sumgait State University 0 337 TEM 010011 Mathematical cybernetics 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 338 TEM 010015 Mathematical modeling 4 3 75.00 105 Baku State University 3 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 339 TEM 010007 Teaching, methodology and 10 10 100.00 100 Baku State University 4 methods of mathematics Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 6 Ganja State University 0 340 TM 170004 Management of robot 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 system 341 TEM 090012 Seismology and seismometry 4 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 342 TM 140005 Industrial electronics 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 343 TM 040002 Industrial thermal power 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 engineering 344 TM 120006 Automation of industrial 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 plants and technological Sumgait State University 0 complexes and electric integral 345 İİM 010005 Insurance (on spheres) 7 5 71.43 100 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 5 Construction 346 TM 150001 Receiving, processing and 2 2 100.00 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 2 propagating systems and devices of signals 347 TEM 010012 System programming 1 1 100.00 105 Baku State University 1 348 HSM 140013 Solo singing 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 0 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 349 HSM 030006 Social philosophy 1 1 100.00 111 Baku State University 1 350 HSM 100002 Social psychology 1 1 100.00 126 Baku State University 1 351 TM 310001 Standardization and 13 10 76.92 100 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 4 certification (on spheres) Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan State Economic University 6 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Sumgait State University 0 352 İİM 020012 Strategic management 17 17 100.00 106 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 Azerbaijan State Economic University 13 Academy of Public Administration under 1 the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Nakhchivan State University 0 353 ETM 010011 Protection and 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 complementary use of water Construction resources

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code name of admitted Quantity 354 TM 210004 Water allocation and 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 cleaning-up contaminated Construction water 355 ATM 050003 City cadastre 2 2 100.00 92 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 2 Construction 356 TM 270004 Technology of wine-making 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 and fermenting production (Ganja) 357 HSM 070015 History of East European 4 1 25.00 101 Baku State University 1 nations 358 TM 270001 Technology of preservation 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 and processing gain and (Ganja) grain products 359 HSM 070003 Historical political science 3 0 0.00 --- Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 360 HSM 070007 Teaching, methodology and 6 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 methods of history Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Sumgait State University 0 361 HSM 150003 Trade of theatre and décor 2 1 50.00 101 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1 362 HSM 150004 Drama study 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art 363 TM 170001 Management and 10 2 20.00 104 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 2 information in technical Azerbaijan Technical University 0 systems (on spheres) Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 364 TM 060010 Projection of technological 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 complexes 365 TM 110001 Technological machines and 17 2 11.76 99 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1 devices (on spheres) Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Economic University 1 Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 366 TM 170002 Automation of technological 7 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 processes and productions Azerbaijan Technical University 0 (on spheres) Sumgait State University 0 367 HSM 030001 Philosophy of nature study 1 1 100.00 109 Baku State University 1 368 ETM 010002 Protection and reprocessing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 the natural resources 369 TM 280001 Technology of natural fibres 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 production 370 TEM 040015 Chemistry of natural and 1 1 100.00 111 Baku State University 1 physiologically active substances

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name code Quantity of admitted 371 İİM 010010 Economy of education, 3 3 100.00 102 Azerbaijan State Economic University 3 science and socio-cultural sphere 372 İİM 030002 Organization and 1 1 100.00 109 Khazar University 1 management of education 373 HSM 040014 Translation (on languages) 28 20 71.43 100 Azerbaijan University of Languages 13 Baku Slavic University 7 Ganja State University 0 Western University 0 Khazar University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0 374 HSM 040008 Translation theory and 3 0 0.00 --- Ganja State University 0 interlanguage Khazar University 0 communication 375 HSM 150011 History and theory of the 6 1 16.67 118 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 fine arts Art Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 1 Nakhchivan State University 0 376 TM 240001 Practical geodesy 3 1 33.33 101 Baku State University 1 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction 377 TM 010007 Practical geochemistry, 1 1 100.00 105 Baku State University 1 mineralogy and petrology 378 TM 230001 Technology of building 5 1 20.00 104 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 materials and constructions Construction 379 TM 280009 Construction of sewing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 products 380 TM 280008 Technology of sewing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 products (Ganja) 381 TM 280012 Artistic projection of weaving 4 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Economic University 0 and light industry products Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 382 HSM 190031 Toxicological chemistry 1 1 100.00 124 Azerbaijan Medical University 1 383 ATM 010002 Agro-ecological estimation 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 of lands and division to kinds (Ganja) 384 TEM 080008 Ecology of land 2 1 50.00 103 Baku State University 1 385 ETM 010005 Melioration of land 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 386 ATM 050002 Land cadastre 1 1 100.00 90 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 1 (Ganja) 387 TM 060003 Technology and machines of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 cast production 388 TTM 100001 Tribotechnology 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0

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code name Quantity of admitted 389 TM 300001 Tourism and socio-cultural 17 13 76.47 102 Baku State University 4 service Azerbaijan State Economic University 3 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and 0 Art Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 6 Nakhchivan State University 0 Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) Western University 0 390 HSM 070010 History of Turkic world 7 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 0 Nakhchivan State University 0 Ganja State University 0 391 HSM 040004 Turkology (Turkish 2 2 100.00 108 Baku State University 2 languages) 392 HSM 100012 Children and age psychology 1 0 0.00 --- Ganja State University 0 393 HSM 040007 General linguistics 11 6 54.55 100 Baku State University 2 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Azerbaijan University of Languages 2 Baku Slavic University 1 Khazar University 0 394 HSM 100001 General psychology 6 6 100.00 111 Baku State University 4 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 2 Sumgait State University 0 395 ATM 020020 Vine-growing 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) 396 TEM 040006 Organic chemistry 7 7 100.00 103 Baku State University 5 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 1 397 TM 250001 Chemical technology of 2 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 organic matter 398 TM 090004 Carriage and carriage 1 1 100.00 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 1 economy 399 İİM 010004 Tax and taxation 6 6 100.00 106 Azerbaijan State Economic University 5 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 1 Azerbaijan University 0 Odlar Yurdu University 0 400 HSM 070011 History of Middle East 1 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 401 TEM 030030 Transistor devices and 5 0 0.00 --- Baku State University 0 microelectronics Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 402 TM 140002 Physics of transistor systems 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 and devices

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Specialization to which admission is Higher schools where admission is № conducted on the state order conducted on the state order Admitted applicants applicants Admission Admission percentage percentage Admission plan Admission Minimum score Minimum score

code name Quantity of admitted 403 TEM 030006 Physics of transistors 10 4 40.00 101 Baku State University 3 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 1 Ganja State University 0 Sumgait State University 0 404 TM 210002 Heat-gas provision of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 settlements and enterprises Construction 405 TM 010005 Examination and estimation 2 2 100.00 108 Baku State University 2 of fields 406 ATM 050001 Territorial structure and land 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 inspection (Ganja) 407 TM 100006 Organization of road traffic 14 1 7.14 101 Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 1 Construction Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja) Azerbaijan University of Technology 0 (Ganja) 408 ATM 040004 Noninfectious internal 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 diseases (Ganja) 409 TM 110003 Loading-transiting machines 3 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan Technical University 0 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 0 Construction 410 TEM 030031 Techniques and physics of 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 0 high tension 411 TEM 040010 Chemistry of high molecular 5 4 80.00 100 Baku State University 2 junctions Ganja State University 1 Sumgait State University 1 412 ATM 030001 Zootechnician 1 0 0.00 --- Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 0 (Ganja)

Admission plans to master’s level of higher education institutions, composition of admission plans formed in admission process and results of admission on education on paid basis are presented in table 2.6. As we see from the table, 26 public and 9 private education institutions participated in student admission to master’s level of higher education institutions on the payment basis. If we take into consideration these higher schools, the number of admitted applicants on paid basis is 2.23 times more than those admitted on state order. This difference in number of applicants who gained a right to study on various bases of master’s level is not characteristic for all higher education institutions. For instance, student admission on the state order was more preferred in Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baku Music Academy, Azerbaijan National Conservatory and Baku State University. Education on master’s level at Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Training and Sports is only on the state order. The number of applicants who gained a right to study on the state order and paid basis of master’s level was equal in Azerbaijan Medical University and Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The applicants who were admitted to master’s level of Azerbaijan Teachers Institute, Azerbaijan Marine Academy, Nakhchivan Teachers Institute, Lankaran State University, Centre of Science and Education “Tafaccur” University, Baku Eurasia University and Nakhchivan Private University had the right to study only on paid basis. Among the public higher schools the highest number of admitted applicants on paid basis is observed in Azerbaijan State Economic University (609 persons), while among the private higher schools – in Qafqaz University (78 persons).

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Table 2.6 ADMISSION PLANS OF HIGHER SCHOOLS, COMPOSITION OF ADMISSION PLANS FORMED IN ADMISSION PROCESS AND RESULTS OF ADMISSION TO EDUCATION FORM ON PAID BASIS

Applicants admitted on paid basis № Name of higher school basis order order order places in student student in places allocated for paid Number of places of places Number admitted on state Number of vacant of vacant Number admission on state Admission

Number of applicants of Number applicants Number Overall planned places percentage 1 Baku State University 684 318 1 365 306 83.84 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 397 102 0 295 191 64.75 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 253 34 6 213 95 44.60 4 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction 203 25 3 175 98 56.00 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 10 5 0 5 5 100.00 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 357 75 0 282 236 83.69 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1149 228 6 915 609 66.56 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 194 117 0 77 44 57.14 9 Baku Slavic University 137 23 0 114 98 85.96 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 75 0 0 75 37 49.33 11 Academy of Public Administration under the President of 35 15 3 17 15 88.24 the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 23 12 1 10 6 60.00 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 10 5 0 5 3 60.00 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 99 4 0 95 35 36.84 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 41 8 0 33 15 45.45 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 30 7 0 23 12 52.17 17 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports 104 6 98 0 0 --- 18 National Aviation Academy 31 2 0 29 18 62.07 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 21 0 0 21 6 28.57 20 Nakhchivan State University 155 10 0 145 93 64.14 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 20 0 0 20 6 30.00 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja) 92 8 16 68 42 61.76 23 Ganja State University 161 15 2 144 103 71.53 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja) 77 2 27 48 32 66.67 25 Sumgait State University 180 12 2 166 101 60.84 26 Lankaran State University 59 0 0 59 34 57.63 27 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 92 10 0 82 46 56.10 28 Azerbaijan University 100 11 0 89 20 22.47 29 Western University 64 3 0 61 29 47.54 30 Khazar University 77 5 0 72 45 62.50 31 Qafqaz University 160 61 0 99 78 78.79 32 Centre of Science and Education «Tafaccur» University 40 0 0 40 9 22.50 33 Baku Eurasia University 30 0 0 30 19 63.33 34 Odlar Yurdu University 70 1 0 69 17 24.64 35 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan) 12 0 0 12 6 50.00 TOTAL 5242 1124 165 3953 2509 63.47

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The number of students admitted to the master’s levels of higher schools is presented in table 2.7. As we see from the table, only vacancies of the Azerbaijan Medical University have been fully occupied. The highest indicator of fulfillment of the admission plan among private higher schools was at Qafqaz University. Only 5.77 percent of planned places were fulfilled at Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports.

Table 2.7 INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUMBER OF BACHELORS ADMITTED TO MASTER’S LEVEL OF HIGHER SCHOOLS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)

Azerbaijani sector Russian sector Total for sectors № Name of higher school Admitted Admitted Admitted Plan Plan Plan quantity % quantity % quantity % 1 Baku State University 511 496 97.06 173 128 73.99 684 624 91.23 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 302 220 72.85 95 73 76.84 397 293 73.80 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 234 118 50.43 19 11 57.89 253 129 50.99 4 Azerbaijan University of Architecture and 179 108 60.34 24 15 62.50 203 123 60.59 Construction 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 9 9 100.00 1 1 100.00 10 10 100.00 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University 340 304 89.41 17 7 41.18 357 311 87.11 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 848 682 80.42 301 155 51.50 1149 837 72.85 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 152 137 90.13 42 24 57.14 194 161 82.99 9 Baku Slavic University 102 90 88.24 35 31 88.57 137 121 88.32 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 75 37 49.33 0 0 --- 75 37 49.33 11 Academy of Public Administration under the 21 19 90.48 14 11 78.57 35 30 85.71 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 12 Baku Musical Academy 21 16 76.19 2 2 100.00 23 18 78.26 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 10 8 80.00 0 0 --- 10 8 80.00 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art 99 39 39.39 0 0 --- 99 39 39.39 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 39 22 56.41 2 1 50.00 41 23 56.10 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 22 17 77.27 8 2 25.00 30 19 63.33 17 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and 70 4 5.71 34 2 5.88 104 6 5.77 Sports 18 National Aviation Academy 27 20 74.07 4 0 0.00 31 20 64.52 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 21 6 28.57 0 0 --- 21 6 28.57 20 Nakhchivan State University 155 103 66.45 0 0 --- 155 103 66.45 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 20 6 30.00 0 0 --- 20 6 30.00 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (Ganja) 84 43 51.19 8 7 87.50 92 50 54.35 23 Ganja State University 161 118 73.29 0 0 --- 161 118 73.29 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology (Ganja) 70 32 45.71 7 2 28.57 77 34 44.16 25 Sumgait State University 180 113 62.78 0 0 --- 180 113 62.78 26 Lankaran State University 59 34 57.63 0 0 --- 59 34 57.63 27 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 92 56 60.87 0 0 --- 92 56 60.87 28 Azerbaijan University 100 31 31.00 0 0 --- 100 31 31.00 29 Western University 60 28 46.67 4 4 100.00 64 32 50.00 30 Khazar University 67 40 59.70 10 10 100.00 77 50 64.94 31 Qafqaz University 153 132 86.27 7 7 100.00 160 139 86.88 32 Centre of Science and Education «Tafaccur» 40 9 22.50 0 0 --- 40 9 22.50 University 33 Baku Eurasia University 30 19 63.33 0 0 --- 30 19 63.33 34 Odlar Yurdu University 69 17 24.64 1 1 100.00 70 18 25.71 35 Nakhchivan Private University (Nakhchivan) 12 6 50.00 0 0 --- 12 6 50.00

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Distribution of bachelors’ scores has been determined on the basis of admission results of the first stage for master’s level of education. The distribution is presented in the form of variation order (table 2.8) and graphically (graph 2.1) constructed. The graph reflects average of distribution (mean value) (M), median (Me) dividing the selection of applicants into two equal parts and distribution histogram of scores. The analysis shows that the histogram of distribution of bachelors’ scores is nearly symmetrical and close to normal distribution. It must be noted that the highest possible score at the first stage of admission examinations to master’s level was 100 points. Neither of bachelors achieved this score. The highest score achieved was 96 points. Half of bachelors were not able to score higher than 47.34 points. The average indicators for separate subjects were the following: 46.09 points for logic, 49.12 points for informatics, 49.18 points for English, 57.55 for French, 52.44 for German, 58.11 for Russian. The highest possible score at the second stage of admission examinations to master’s level was 50 points. The average indicator was 27.41 points.

Table 2.8

Score Number of Relative Sum of intervals applicants frequencies relative (frequencies) (in frequencies Numerical characteristics of distribution of applicants’ percentage) (in per- scores earned in test examinations centage)

0 - 0 4 0.03 0.03

0 - 5 3 0.02 0.05 Mean value: 48.38 Minimum score: 0 5 - 10 30 0.20 0.25 Standard deviation: 15.53 Maximum score: 96 10 - 15 121 0.81 1.06 Mode: 42 Number of applicants: 14889 15 - 20 253 1.70 2.76 Median : 47.34 20 - 25 594 3.99 6.75 25 - 30 911 6.12 12.87 Graph 2.1 30 - 35 1314 8.83 21.69 35 - 40 1576 10.58 32.28 f% 40 - 45 1806 12.13 44.41 M 13 45 - 50 1779 11.95 56.36 12 50 - 55 1704 11.44 67.80 11 55 - 60 1462 9.82 77.62 10 9 60 - 65 1150 7.72 85.34 8 65 - 70 891 5.98 91.33 7 70 - 75 584 3.92 95.25 6 75 - 80 394 2.65 97.90 5 4 80 - 85 212 1.42 99.32 3 85 - 90 85 0.57 99.89 2 90 - 95 15 0.10 99.99 1 95 - 100 1 0.01 100.00 0 25 50 75 100 N Me

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The scores of graduates of various higher schools on the first stage have been analyzed on the basis of admission results for master’s level of education. Bachelors of 46 higher schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan took part in the examinations. Their performance is presented in table 2.9. As we see from the table, the alumni of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Tourism Institute have shown the best results in the admission examinations among the higher schools represented in the campaign with at least ten graduates. The average scores of alumni of these education institutions have been 62.8 and 62.0 respectively. The lowest performance has been shown by the graduates of the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports. 88 graduates of this education institution took part in the examinations. The average score on the first stage achieved by them was 32.5. The performance of admission of graduates of various higher schools to master’s level is also presented in table 2.9. The analysis shows that the highest percentage of admission belongs to the graduates of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan State Economic University. 40-41 of 100 graduates of Azerbaijan State Economic University and 39-40 of 100 graduates of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan became students of master’s level. Table 2.9 RESULTS OF ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS OF GRADUATES OF HIGHER SCHOOLS TO MASTER’S LEVEL

Average Average Average Overall Average score Passed the Passed the Admitted to Average score score quantity score on on first stage second stage master’s level № Name of higher school score on on of the first foreign on logic infor- specia- bachelors stage lan- matics quan- lity quan- quan- guage % % % tity tity tity 1 Baku State University 2690 54.5 25.7 13.9 14.8 1658 61.64 29.3 1423 52.90 885 32.90 2 Azerbaijan State Economic University 1657 53.8 25.9 13.3 14.6 996 60.11 27.6 840 50.69 649 39.17 3 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 1157 51.5 25.5 13.3 12.7 602 52.03 28.5 509 43.99 337 29.13 4 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 1129 47.3 22.5 11.9 12.8 478 42.34 27.6 384 34.01 261 23.12 University 5 Azerbaijan University of Languages 861 53.7 22.8 13.7 17.2 547 63.53 29.5 457 53.08 271 31.48 6 Azerbaijan Technical University 665 42.3 21.4 11.1 9.8 205 30.83 26.8 155 23.31 111 16.69 7 Azerbaijan University of Architecture 573 42.1 21.1 10.8 10.2 171 29.84 26.4 142 24.78 111 19.37 and Construction 8 Ganja State University 553 42.3 21.2 10.4 10.7 169 30.56 25.9 125 22.60 88 15.91 9 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 496 40.1 19.8 10.0 10.3 106 21.37 25.3 75 15.12 51 10.28 10 Baku Slavic University 489 48.0 20.6 12.1 15.3 218 44.58 23.3 152 31.08 96 19.63 11 Sumgait State University 371 44.9 22.3 11.0 11.6 127 34.23 24.4 87 23.45 64 17.25 12 Nakhchivan State University 367 45.3 22.9 11.8 10.6 148 40.33 24.4 111 30.25 82 22.34 13 Qafqaz University 350 51.7 24.1 13.6 14.0 205 58.57 27.4 165 47.14 75 21.43 14 Azerbaijan Academy of Agriculture 315 38.0 19.5 9.6 8.9 60 19.05 28.9 53 16.83 41 13.02 15 Azerbaijan State University of Culture 253 40.1 18.1 10.0 12.1 64 25.30 28.2 51 20.16 38 15.02 and Art 16 Azerbaijan International University 249 42.6 20.3 11.0 11.2 73 29.32 24.2 50 20.08 29 11.65 17 Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of 208 62.8 28.3 15.5 19.1 169 81.25 30.2 153 73.56 84 40.38 Azerbaijan 18 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 197 43.9 21.2 10.9 11.8 75 38.07 24.4 47 23.86 26 13.20 19 Western University 190 46.0 20.4 11.6 14.0 79 41.58 24.6 50 26.32 28 14.74 20 Azerbaijan University of Technology 185 40.3 20.6 9.9 9.8 44 23.78 24.6 35 18.92 28 15.14 21 “Azerbaijan” University 160 46.0 22.1 12.1 11.8 59 36.88 26.4 48 30.00 21 13.13 22 Lankaran State University 149 43.4 22.0 11.2 10.1 52 34.90 26.2 35 23.49 21 14.09 23 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 141 41.1 18.1 9.6 13.5 37 26.24 28.6 27 19.15 21 14.89

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Table 2.9 (continuation)

Average Overall Average Average Passed the Passed the Admitted to Average score on quantity score on score on first stage Average second stage master’s level № Name of higher school score foreign of the first infor- score on on logic lan- bachelors stage matics specia- guage quan- lity quan- quan- % % % tity tity tity 24 Odlar Yurdu University 118 44.2 20.3 11.8 12.1 44 37.29 22.4 25 21.19 13 11.02 25 Khazar University 117 48.1 20.4 13.3 14.4 52 44.44 24.2 34 29.06 12 10.26 26 Baku Girls University 112 39.6 17.8 10.0 11.8 25 22.32 25.4 18 16.07 14 12.50 27 Baku Eurasia University 110 40.2 17.9 10.5 11.8 32 29.09 22.6 19 17.27 10 9.09 28 Baku Business University 100 40.7 19.6 10.8 10.3 26 26.00 23.8 14 14.00 8 8.00 29 Baku Musical Academy 93 45.4 19.8 10.9 14.7 37 39.78 39.1 35 37.63 23 24.73 30 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 88 32.5 15.1 7.9 9.5 8 9.09 27.8 6 6.82 6 6.82 Culture and Sports 31 Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute 85 44.1 22.1 11.5 10.5 31 36.47 24.3 21 24.71 16 18.82 32 Nakhchivan Private University 82 36.0 18.3 9.6 8.1 11 13.41 25.4 8 9.76 3 3.66 (Nakhchivan) 33 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 76 62.0 28.6 16.3 17.1 64 84.21 28.0 60 78.95 27 35.53 34 Azerbaijan Medical University 73 52.6 26.0 12.5 14.1 46 63.01 28.8 31 42.47 10 13.70 35 Centre of Science and Education 62 38.3 17.5 10.1 10.7 12 19.35 20.8 5 8.06 2 3.23 «Tafaccur» University 36 National Aviation Academy 61 57.5 27.4 14.8 15.3 42 68.85 27.6 38 62.30 22 36.07 37 Azerbaijan Socio-Economic University 58 38.2 17.0 9.7 11.5 9 15.52 17.4 2 3.45 0 0.00 38 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 57 38.9 21.1 10.2 7.5 13 22.81 24.5 10 17.54 9 15.79 39 Azerbaijan National Conservatory 40 37.6 18.8 8.5 10.4 13 32.50 37.6 13 32.50 10 25.00 40 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 39 36.2 20.3 8.1 7.9 7 17.95 28.4 5 12.82 5 12.82 41 Azerbaijan Academy of Labour and 37 44.5 22.4 10.9 11.3 13 35.14 23.9 7 18.92 4 10.81 Social Relations 42 Baku "Asia" University 31 44.1 19.6 11.3 13.1 8 25.81 23.9 6 19.35 2 6.45 43 "Nakhchivan" University 8 38.5 19.0 10.0 9.5 1 12.50 32.0 1 12.50 0 0.00 44 Independent Azerbaijan University 4 37.0 16.8 7.3 13.0 1 25.00 23.0 1 25.00 1 25.00 45 Azerbaijan Branch of Academical Centre of San-Marino International 2 51.0 19.5 11.5 20.0 1 50.00 24.0 1 50.00 0 0.00 Academy of Sciences 46 Higher Military School named after 1 78.0 39.0 23.0 16.0 1 100.0 24.0 1 100.0 1 100.0 H. Aliyev

Correlation indicator reflecting statistical relation between the average marks in the certificates of degree of bachelors representing each higher school and the score achieved by them at the first stage of the examinations to master’s level has been calculated. The analysis of correlation coefficients calculated separately for higher schools shows that, in general, the correlation between these indicators is very weak. The value of correlation coefficient between the appropriate score indicators of bachelors representing most of higher schools is in 0.15-0.39 range. Relatively higher correlation exists between appropriate scores of bachelors of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (correlation coefficient is 0.42) and Azerbaijan State Oil Academy (0.47). As the correlation values are small between score results of bachelors of Azerbaijan State Agrarian University (correlation coefficient is 0.14), Azerbaijan State Academy of Art (0.14) and Odlar Yurdu University (0.09), it is impossible to confirm the existence of statistical relation between them. And it means that the bachelors’ results in the first stage of the admission examination to master’s level are not appropriate to the average marks in their certificates of degree.

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The overall number of bachelors admitted to master’s level of various higher schools, the number of admitted graduates of the current and previous years, their composition according to public higher schools in Baku, public higher schools situated in the regions and private higher schools are presented in table 2.10. As we see from the table, in general, on average 56.37 percent of the bachelors admitted to higher schools are graduates of the same universities, 32.78 percent are graduates of public higher schools situated in Baku, 4.51 percent are graduates of public higher schools of the regions, 5.86 percent are graduates of private higher schools, 0.47 percent are graduates of higher schools of foreign countries. If we compare the indicators of higher schools separately with average indicators of the republic’s according to higher schools, it is defined that graduates of Baku State University, technical higher schools in Baku, higher schools maintaining monopoly in the training of specialists over specializations to which admission in conducted, including Azerbaijan State Economic University, Baku Slavic University, Nakhchivan State University and Nakhchivan Teachers Institute, are admitted to their own education institutions. Graduates from other public higher schools in Baku preferred Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijan Teachers Institute, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, National Aviation Academy, Ganja State University, Azerbaijan University of Technology, Sumgait State University, Lankaran State University. Graduates from public higher schools in districts were admitted to master’s level of Azerbaijan Technical University, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijan Teachers Institute, Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan Teachers Institute, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Azerbaijan University of Technology, Sumgait State University, Lankaran State University, Azerbaijan Cooperation University, "Azerbaijan" University, Qafqaz University, "Odlar Yurdu" University, Nakhchivan Private University. The graduates of private higher schools were mostly admitted to Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan University of Languages, Sumgait State University and other private higher schools. Table 2.10 THE COMPOSITION OF BACHELORS ADMITTED TO MASTER’S LEVEL OF HIGHER SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS THEY GRADUATED FROM

Own graduates Graduates of other higher schools

Public higher Public higher Private higher Foreign Quantity schools of Baku schools of schools higher № Name of higher school of percen- quantity city regions schools admitted tage quantity percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- quan- percen tage tity tage tity tage tity -tage 1 Baku State University 624 502 80.45 92 14.74 9 1.44 19 3.04 2 0.32 graduates of current year 436 358 57.37 66 10.58 6 0.96 5 0.80 1 0.16 graduates of previous years 188 144 23.08 26 4.17 3 0.48 14 2.24 1 0.16 2 Azerbaijan State Oil Academy 293 204 69.62 65 22.18 6 2.05 18 6.14 0 0.00 graduates of current year 235 170 58.02 51 17.41 4 1.37 10 3.41 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 58 34 11.60 14 4.78 2 0.68 8 2.73 0 0.00 3 Azerbaijan Technical University 129 89 68.99 28 21.71 6 4.65 6 4.65 0 0.00 graduates of current year 104 73 56.59 25 19.38 4 3.10 2 1.55 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 25 16 12.40 3 2.33 2 1.55 4 3.10 0 0.00 4 Azerbaijan University of Architecture 123 100 81.30 19 15.45 3 2.44 1 0.81 0 0.00 and Construction graduates of current year 89 75 60.98 12 9.76 2 1.63 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 34 25 20.33 7 5.69 1 0.81 1 0.81 0 0.00 5 Azerbaijan Medical University 10 10 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 7 7 70.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 3 3 30.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00

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Table 2.10 (continuation) Own graduates Graduates of other higher schools Public higher Public higher Private higher Foreign Quantity schools of Baku schools of schools higher № Name of higher school of percent- quantity city regions schools admitted tage quantity percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- tage tity tage tity tage tity tage 6 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical 311 132 42.44 141 45.34 26 8.36 12 3.86 0 0.00 University graduates of current year 170 79 25.40 71 22.83 18 5.79 2 0.64 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 141 53 17.04 70 22.51 8 2.57 10 3.22 0 0.00 7 Azerbaijan State Economic University 837 489 58.42 230 27.48 28 3.35 82 9.80 8 0.96 graduates of current year 628 385 46.00 163 19.47 22 2.63 57 6.81 1 0.12 graduates of previous years 209 104 12.43 67 8.00 6 0.72 25 2.99 7 0.84 8 Azerbaijan University of Languages 161 120 74.53 24 14.91 6 3.73 10 6.21 1 0.62 graduates of current year 105 81 50.31 18 11.18 5 3.11 1 0.62 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 56 39 24.22 6 3.73 1 0.62 9 5.59 1 0.62 9 Baku Slavic University 121 63 52.07 50 41.32 1 0.83 6 4.96 1 0.83 graduates of current year 68 36 29.75 28 23.14 1 0.83 3 2.48 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 53 27 22.31 22 18.18 0 0.00 3 2.48 1 0.83 10 Azerbaijan Teachers Institute 37 10 27.03 22 59.46 3 8.11 2 5.41 0 0.00 graduates of current year 18 5 13.51 12 32.43 1 2.70 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 19 5 13.51 10 27.03 2 5.41 2 5.41 0 0.00 11 Academy of Public Administration 30 8 26.67 21 70.00 1 3.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan graduates of current year 27 8 26.67 18 60.00 1 3.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 3 0 0.00 3 10.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 12 Baku Musical Academy 18 18 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 15 15 83.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 3 3 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 13 Azerbaijan National Conservatoire 8 6 75.00 2 25.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 6 4 50.00 2 25.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 2 2 25.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 14 Azerbaijan State University of Culture 39 33 84.62 6 15.38 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 and Art graduates of current year 25 21 53.85 4 10.26 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 14 12 30.77 2 5.13 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 15 Azerbaijan State Academy of Art 23 20 86.96 3 13.04 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 15 12 52.17 3 13.04 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 8 8 34.78 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 16 Azerbaijan Tourism Institute 19 7 36.84 7 36.84 4 21.05 0 0.00 1 5.26 graduates of current year 16 7 36.84 5 26.32 4 21.05 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 3 0 0.00 2 10.53 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 5.26 17 Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical 6 6 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 Culture and Sports graduates of current year 5 5 83.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 1 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 18 National Aviation Academy 20 6 30.00 12 60.00 0 0.00 2 10.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 13 6 30.00 7 35.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 7 0 0.00 5 25.00 0 0.00 2 10.00 0 0.00

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Table 2.10 (continuation) Own graduates Graduates of other higher schools

Public higher Public higher Private higher Foreign Quantity schools of Baku schools of schools higher № Name of higher school of percen- quantity city regions schools admitted tage quantity percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- tage tity tage tity tage tity tage 19 Azerbaijan Marine Academy 6 5 83.33 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 5 5 83.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 1 0 0.00 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 20 Nakhchivan State University 103 66 64.08 23 22.33 8 7.77 5 4.85 1 0.97 graduates of current year 63 42 40.78 11 10.68 5 4.85 5 4.85 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 40 24 23.30 12 11.65 3 2.91 0 0.00 1 0.97 21 Nakhchivan Teachers Institute 6 5 83.33 0 0.00 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of current year 3 2 33.33 0 0.00 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 3 3 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 22 Azerbaijan State Agrarian University 50 26 52.00 12 24.00 12 24.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 (Ganja) graduates of current year 31 20 40.00 5 10.00 6 12.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 19 6 12.00 7 14.00 6 12.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 23 Ganja State University 118 51 43.22 62 52.54 4 3.39 1 0.85 0 0.00 graduates of current year 67 33 27.97 30 25.42 4 3.39 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 51 18 15.25 32 27.12 0 0.00 1 0.85 0 0.00 24 Azerbaijan University of Technology 34 10 29.41 15 44.12 7 20.59 2 5.88 0 0.00 (Ganja) graduates of current year 23 7 20.59 11 32.35 5 14.71 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 11 3 8.82 4 11.76 2 5.88 2 5.88 0 0.00 25 Sumgait State University 113 21 18.58 78 69.03 7 6.19 7 6.19 0 0.00 graduates of current year 70 17 15.04 47 41.59 5 4.42 1 0.88 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 43 4 3.54 31 27.43 2 1.77 6 5.31 0 0.00 26 Lankaran State University 34 6 17.65 22 64.71 5 14.71 1 2.94 0 0.00 graduates of current year 14 4 11.76 9 26.47 1 2.94 0 0.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 20 2 5.88 13 38.24 4 11.76 1 2.94 0 0.00 27 Azerbaijan Cooperation University 56 3 5.36 37 66.07 9 16.07 7 12.50 0 0.00 graduates of current year 36 1 1.79 24 42.86 6 10.71 5 8.93 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 20 2 3.57 13 23.21 3 5.36 2 3.57 0 0.00 28 " Azerbaijan " University 31 4 12.90 20 64.52 2 6.45 5 16.13 0 0.00 graduates of current year 18 3 9.68 13 41.94 0 0.00 2 6.45 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 13 1 3.23 7 22.58 2 6.45 3 9.68 0 0.00 29 Western University 32 2 6.25 25 78.13 1 3.13 4 12.50 0 0.00 graduates of current year 17 2 6.25 12 37.50 1 3.13 2 6.25 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 15 0 0.00 13 40.63 0 0.00 2 6.25 0 0.00 30 Khazar University 50 2 4.00 40 80.00 1 2.00 6 12.00 1 2.00 graduates of current year 25 0 0.00 21 42.00 0 0.00 4 8.00 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 25 2 4.00 19 38.00 1 2.00 2 4.00 1 2.00 31 Qafqaz University 139 22 15.83 101 72.66 9 6.47 6 4.32 1 0.72 graduates of current year 100 14 10.07 73 52.52 9 6.47 4 2.88 0 0.00 graduates of previous years 39 8 5.76 28 20.14 0 0.00 2 1.44 1 0.72

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Table 2.10 (continuation) Own graduates Graduates of other higher schools

Public higher Public higher Private higher Foreign Quantity schools of Baku schools of schools higher № Name of higher school of percen- quantity city regions schools admitted tage quantity percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- quan- percen- tage tity tage tity tage tity tage 32 Centre of Science and Education 9 0 0.00 6 66.67 0 0.00 3 33.33 0 0.00 «Tafaccur» University

graduates of current year 4 0 0.00 2 22.22 0 0.00 2 22.22 0 0.00

graduates of previous years 5 0 0.00 4 44.44 0 0.00 1 11.11 0 0.00

33 Baku Eurasia University 19 1 5.26 15 78.95 0 0.00 3 15.79 0 0.00

graduates of current year 9 0 0.00 7 36.84 0 0.00 2 10.53 0 0.00

graduates of previous years 10 1 5.26 8 42.11 0 0.00 1 5.26 0 0.00

34 "Odlar Yurdu" University 18 0 0.00 10 55.56 2 11.11 5 27.78 1 5.56

graduates of current year 10 0 0.00 5 27.78 2 11.11 3 16.67 0 0.00

graduates of previous years 8 0 0.00 5 27.78 0 0.00 2 11.11 1 5.56

35 Nakhchivan Private University 6 1 16.67 2 33.33 3 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 (Nakhchivan)

graduates of current year 3 1 16.67 0 0.00 2 33.33 0 0.00 0 0.00

graduates of previous years 3 0 0.00 2 33.33 1 16.67 0 0.00 0 0.00

Total 3633 2048 56.37 1191 32.78 164 4.51 213 5.86 17 0.47

graduates of current year 2480 1498 41.23 755 20.78 115 3.17 110 3.03 2 0.06

graduates of previous years 1153 550 15.14 436 12.00 49 1.35 103 2.84 15 0.41

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Annual activity of the SSAC: CHRONOLOGY OF FACTS

We present the chronology of the SSAC’s activities during the year in this traditional rubric of the journal. The reader will find here information on main activities, main achievements of and arrangements carried out by the SSAC in 2010 in the chronological order.

The State Students Admission Commission (SSAC) held regional meetings in Sumgait on January 6, in Nakhchivan and Lankaran on January 7, in Shaki on January 11, in Aghstafa on January 27, in Ganja on January 28, and in Baku on February 3 dedicated to scientific and statistic analysis of the results of admission examinations to higher schools. The events were attended by the SSAC management, representatives of the Ministry of Education, Baku City Main Education Department, and management of corresponding city (district) educational departments, secondary schools, education representatives and teachers.

Subject seminar in Aghstafa Regional meeting with educational representatives

Scientific methodological seminars on physics, chemistry, biology, foreign languages, Azerbaijani language and literature, history and mathematics were held in SSAC’s regional departments in Shaki on January 9-10, in Guba on January 16-17, in Heydar Aliyev Centre in Aghstafa city on January 26 with the participation of senior officials, experts, and specialists of the Commission. With applying special internet programs, live visual communication was established with SSAC’s administrative building, and Commission management also joined the discussions. The attendees expressed their opinions, ideas and proposals on organization of admission examinations, test samples used in the examinations, admission programs to SSAC management and asked questions on the issues they were interested in. Teachers and education representatives from respective districts participated in seminar work.

Commemoration ceremony on the 20th anniversary of 20th of January tragedy was held in the State Students Admission Commission. At the ceremony, the memory of the martyrs who perished for the independence and territorial integrity of our country was honoured with one minute of silence. Vice-chairman of the SSAC Namig Babayev talked about the causes of the 20th of January Tragedy, insidious policy of persons leading the Soviet empire, and serious consequences that the people of our country underwent. SSAC’s staff visited Martyr’s Avenue on January 20.

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On January 26, methodical aids – special issues of “Abiturient” journal were published for rendering scientific methodological help to applicants choosing specialities requiring special aptitude. According to speciality directions, the issues with 5 booklets covered short characteristics of aptitude specialities, information about in which higher and specialized secondary schools these specialities exist, conditions of selection round, programs of aptitude examinations, assessment criteria, recommendation, advice, test samples, exercises, as well as reproductions, pictures, tables and guidelines were presented as visual aids.

On February 2, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Department of Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Janice Austin presented report on “General overview of the US education” at the State Students Admission Commission. The event was attended by Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade, Vice-chairman of the SSAC Namig Babayev, Commission’s officials and experts. In her report, Ms. Austin gave detailed information on the US education system, including admission procedure to various stages of higher schools in this country, education opportunities of the youth, applying procedure, student admission models and selection procedure. At the end of the report, the US expert highly appreciated the model applied by the SSAC for admission to higher and specialized secondary Presentation of report on “General overview of the education institutions. US education” by the US expert Janice Austin

Beginning from February 15, the workshops with special schedule were organized for teachers-invigilators. In these workshops which lasted till April 15, teachers-invigilators got acquainted with examination technology, and were prepared for conducting examinations corresponding to the instructions. Beginning from April, teachers who participated at the workshops, invigilators who were included to the base for the first time were attracted to participate in trial examinations held by the SSAC. This contributed to application of their knowledge gained in workshops to practice.

Workshop with examination invigilators in Shaki

Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade attended the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Executive Committee meeting hosted on February 15-21 in France. IAEA Executive Committee members discussed preparation procedure for IAEA next international conference. The meeting also focused on exchanging opinions about mechanisms and assessment in education system of various countries, rules and standards, as well as comparative analysis of various assessment systems, discussions, and adjustments.

On February 23, the first issue of “Abiturient” journal covered regulations on student admission to higher education institutions and specialized secondary educational institutions from the complete secondary education basis of Azerbaijan Republic, admission programs to higher and specialized secondary education institutions, military lyceums, admission announcements to special-purpose education institutions, as well as sample tests and open-ended tests on subjects for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.

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The SSAC published admission regulations to master’s level of higher schools of Azerbaijan Republic for academic year 2010 - 2011 in the 1st number of special issue “Magistr” on February 24. The issues also covered admission program on checking logical thinking, explanatory test examples developed on the basis of this program, open-ended test samples, as well as admission programs on foreign languages, informatics and mathematics (for applicants to Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy).

The SSAC published teaching textbooks on “English language” and “Literature” subjects for rendering help to applicants and upperclassmen preparing for admission examinations. These textbooks aiming at helping applicants for preparation for admission examinations, as well as improvement of teaching of literature and English language at secondary schools, were prepared in conformity with teaching program on literature and English language for secondary education institutions of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic and SSAC’s admission program.

On March 13, a test examination was held for students participating in the competition announced for presenting scholarships founded by SOCAR (the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan) for students of higher education institutions of the republic. 951 candidates got registered to participate in the competition. 864 of them participated in the test examination. Immediately after the examination was over, answer sheets were processed by the SSAC. The results were placed on the SSAC’s web site on the same day and presented to the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On the 13th of March the State Students Admission Commission held a test exam for those who want to work as intermediate superior at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The results were published on the same day at 14:30 the SSAC’s internet site and the results of each applicant were presented to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 79 applicants were registered for the contest. All of them participated in the exam. 55 of them met all requirements and got the pass for the next stage. The maximum scored point was 92.

Test examination for admission to MIA

The scientific methodical workshops on subjects for the 2009/2010 academic year under SSAC finished their work on April 1. Members of National Academy of Science, experts, specialists, teachers of secondary and higher schools and well known scientists took part in these workshops started in October 2009. For the first time, the workshops on the Azerbaijani language, mathematics, physics and history were organized for teachers in various districts of Azerbaijan such as Nakhchivan, Lankaran, Ganja, Shaki, Guba and Aghstafa. The live video connection with the SSAC was organized via internet.

To help applicants to examine their readiness level for enrolment exams, get acquainted with test examination technology and physiologically get used to examination, the State Students Admission Commission organized the trial exam in 47 towns and district centres of the country beginning from 4th of April. About 70 examination building were used during the exams. More than 6 thousand teachers, as well as for the first time about 1050 teacher-invigilators, 283 examination managers participated in the trial exams.

On April 7, newly improved web site of the State Students Admission Commission was put in use. New website, corresponding to modern requirements from design, structure and content point of view with 11 main sections, provided operative delivering of information to public about separate directions of Commission’s activities.

On April 7, SSAC published admission announcement to master’s level of higher schools of Azerbaijan Republic for the 2009/2010 academic year, examples of test items checking level of knowledge on informatics, logical thinking, foreign languages, and mathematics, and their correct answers in the 2nd number of special issue “Magistr”.

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On April 7, SSAC announced the days of admission examinations to bachelor’s level, master’s level and to specialized secondary education institutions of Azerbaijan Republic for the 2009/2010 academic year.

On April 8, workshop was held for representatives of Commissions for Reception of Documents established for application reception to master’s level of education institutions of Azerbaijan Republic. The attendees got acquainted with software of “Electronic application” admission system and regulations of conducting documents reception.

On April 20, The State Students Admission Commission held a press conference associated with the starting of the application reception for participating in admission examinations for Higher and Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of complete secondary education of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the 2010/2011 academic year. At the same time, the presentation ceremony of the second edition of the “Abiturient” journal was made at the event. Up to 45 mass media representatives participated at the press conference. At the press conference up to 50 different mass media representatives participated. Mass media representatives were informed in detail on application reception procedure, SSAC’s activities, admission rules for specialities requiring special aptitude, holding trial examinations, preparation works on admission examinations, and their questions were responded.

On April 23, special 3rd edition of the “Magistr” journal has been published for rendering help to applicants preparing for master’s level of higher schools. The programs were classified in 4 booklets on speciality spheres of bachelor’s level.

On April 25, 2010 under the intergovernmental agreement in education the State Students Admission Commission together with the Students Choice and Placement Centre of the Republic of Turkey conducted admission examinations in the city of Baku and Nakhchivan for Azerbaijani youth intending to study at universities of the Republic of Turkey. This year 48 places have been assigned at 12 authoritative Turkish universities for Azerbaijani youth to get education. Document reception has been carried out by document reception commissions organized in the cities of Baku, Nakhchivan, Sumgait, Ganja, Lankaran, Shaki, Guba and Shirvan from April 5 till 17. 1636 graduates wishing to study in Turkey have submitted documents.

On April 26, the State Students Admission Commission held a workshop for members of Commissions for Reception of Documents on reception of applications for higher education institutions and specialized secondary education institutions from the complete secondary education basis of Azerbaijan Republic for the 2010/2011 academic year. By applying modern information technologies, live video connection was organized from the SSAC administrative building with regional departments in Nakhchivan, Lankaran, Ganja, Shaki, and Guba. The event was attended by representatives of Commission and regional departments, about 50 representatives of Commissions for Reception of Documents. Commissions for Reception of Documents were informed on conducting corresponding preparation works and advised regarding their duties. The attendees got acquainted with software of “Electronic application” admission system.

On May 2, SSAC conducted the first stage of admission to the Master’s level of higher education institutions in Baku, Nakhchivan and Ganja cities. The applications were accepted via Internet from 12 till 19 April and 15362 bachelors gave applications. Beginning from April 28 applicants entered their electronic applications and printed “Examination Entrance Card”. The exam took part in 21 buildings in Baku, in 1 building in Nakhchivan, and in 1 building in Ganja. The results were published at the SSAC web site on May 4. 14915 applicants participated in the exam, 447 of them did not come to the exam. According to the results of the first stage, 6870 applicants got pass to the second stage.

For scientific methodological aid for applicants and upperclassmen preparing for admission examinations, the SSAC published new and improved variants of teaching booklets on physics, mathematics, history, chemistry, geography, Russian language and German language subjects in May.

On May 7, the ceremony in remembrance of the 87th anniversary of national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev was held in the State Students Admission Commission. The event began by paying a visit to the great leader’s bust erected in the foyer of the Commission. Afterwards, SSAC staff held a meeting on this occasion. At the event, Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade and Commission’s representatives spoke about Heydar Aliyev’s honorable life and struggle course. On May 10, SSAC’s staff visited Honorary Avenue and national leader’s grave.

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Commemoration ceremony on the occasion of the 87th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev

For improvement of quality characteristics of test samples of Item bank of SSAC, the Commission held pretest examinations in a number of regions in April and May 2010. These examinations allowed assessment of quality characteristics of test samples and projection of materials regarding examination contest, as well as played important role in the analyzing the results of exams. Pretest examinations were held on mathematics and Azerbaijani language subjects among the pupils of 11th classes of secondary schools of Baku, Sumgait, Ganja, Mingachevir, Shamkir, Goygol, Tovuz, Gazakh, Aghstafa, Goychay, Shirvan, Shaki, Gabala, Gakh, Oghuz, Ismayilly, Shabran, Siyazan, Lankaran, Masally, Jalilabad, Salyan, Neftchala, Guba, and Nakhchivan AR. 15302 pupils participated in the examination on mathematics and 16940 pupils on Azerbaijani language.

Prognosis and plan of student admission to bachelor’s and master’s level of higher education institutions for the 2010/2011 academic year was approved according to the executive order of Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan Republic dated May 6 of 2010. The State Students Admission Commission informed the public that prognosis on student admission on the state order and student admission plan to education institutions would be published in “Abiturient” journal within the next few days.

On May 11, a meeting was held on conducting application reception to higher schools and specialized secondary education institutions from the basis of complete secondary education of the republic. The event was attended by Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade, officials of Commission, heads of Commissions for Reception of Documents (CRD), and mass media representatives. By applying modern information technologies, live video conferencing was organized from SSAC administrative building with Commission’s regional departments in Nakhchivan, Lankaran, Ganja, Shaki, and Guba, and representatives of CRD joined the discussions. Commissions for Reception of Documents were commissioned regarding their duties and conducting corresponding preparation works.

On May 14, Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade held next weekly press conference to familiarize the public more closely with admission examinations to higher schools and specialized secondary education institutions from the full secondary education basis. About 50 various mass media representatives attended the conference. They were informed that every week there would be held press conferences till the end of admission campaign.

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On May 15, The State Students Admission Commission Conducted a test examination for the Azerbaijani citizens wishing to apply for the places allocated at Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and other higher education institutions of the Russian Federation. The results of the examination have been placed on the SSAC’s web site on the same date. From the applicants wishing to study at the Higher Education Institutions of the Russian Federation, 15 applicants in the 1st specialty group, and 9 applicants in the 2nd specialty group, earning 300 or more scores have been admitted to the second stage of the examination. Test examinations for admission of Azerbaijani youth to higher schools of Russian Federation

The SSAC’s official web site http://www.tqdk.gov.az was honoured with the first place in “The best state site of the year” nomination promoted by Azerbaijan’s National Internet Award NETTY-2010 in the field of Information Technology (IT). The winners of NETTY-2010 were officially declared on May 17, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, by holding solemn awarding ceremony.

The applicants of the Russian sector took an exam on the “Azerbaijani Language” in the cities of Baku, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Lankaran, Sumgait, Shaki and Guba on May 23, 2010. 10828 applicants took part in the examination, but 214 applicants didn’t come to exam. The examination results were placed on the SSAC’s website on May 24. 9324 applicants have met the examination requirements and got “pass” marks.

Reception of documents of applicants for participation in admission examinations to Higher Education Institutions and to Specialized Secondary Education Institutions on the basis of full secondary education of Azerbaijan Republic came to an end on June 1. The applicants have filled in “Electronic application” form via Internet from April 20 up to June 1, and have had their documents confirmed from April 30 through June 1, by presenting required documents to the corresponding Commission for the Reception of Documents (CRDs). In total, 115855 applicants applied for participation in admission examinations.

On June 3, Chairperson of the State Students Admission Commission The SSAC’s web site was Maleyka Abbaszade received Minister of Education of Belarus Alexander Radkov. honoured with the first At the meeting, the sides talked about existing directions of cooperation in the field place in “The best state site of assessment of education and touched upon the necessary problems in the of the year” nomination. direction of increasing efficiency and development of bilateral relations between the two countries.

On June 6, the fourth special issue of the “Magistr” journal was published. It covered the second stage of admission examination to master’s level of higher education institutions, announcement on program and specialization selection, list of specializations to be applied, instructions regarding selection and confirmation of admission program in “Bachelor’s Electronic Application” and sample of “Bachelor’s Electronic Application” form.

On June 6, in order to familiarize the youth preparing for the admission examinations with examination technology, renewed and improved edition of the book “Applicants Reference Booklet” was published which systematically reflects all sides and stages of the admission process of students. During the last three years, according to changes made in the model of the admission of students, the book was considerably renewed and improved. The whole processes from the very beginning of the preparation for the admission examination to the reception of documents, from the preparation day for the examination till the examination process and up to the reporting of the results of the examination are chronologically explained.

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On June 6, the SSAC held admission examinations to Russian higher education institutions for Azerbaijani citizens living in this country by organization of Heydar Aliyev Foundation and All-Russian Congress of Azerbaijanis in Moscow. 40 applicants out of 148 registered applicants met the competition requirements and gained the right to study at higher education institutions of Russian Federation. 4 of them were admitted to specialities of group I, 10 – to group II, 18 – to group III, and 8 – to group IV.

On June 11, new and improved version of the web site of “Abiturient” journal which is a press organ of the SSAC was put in use. Taking into consideration the interest of huge public to issues of the journal, its online sale system was also put in use. This system enabled purchasing all issues and special publications of the journal – test booklets, methodical aids, and statistic materials.

On June 18, special 3rd edition of the

“Abiturient” journal was published by the State

Students Admission Commission. The journal covered announcement on speciality selection for New version of the web site of “Abiturient” journal participation in student admission to higher education and its online sale system were put in use. institution, list of the specialities to apply, competitive conditions on Aptitude Examination Commissions of the higher education institutions, prognosis on student admission to higher education institutions on the state order, student admission regulations to Higher Military School of Land Forces of Armed Forces of Turkish Republic (under the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic), High Medical Faculty of Gulhana Military-Medical Academy of Republic of Turkey (under the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan Republic).

The applicants of the Russian sector took the next exam on the “Azerbaijani Language” in the cities of Baku and Nakhchivan on June 20. 2202 applicants took part in the examination, but 617 applicants didn’t come to exam. The examination results were placed on the SSAC’s website on June 20. 1231 applicants met the examination requirements and got “pass” marks and gained the right to take part in the admission examinations to higher schools and specialized secondary education institutions from the complete secondary education basis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On June 20, 2010, the State Students Admission Commission conducted the second stage of admission examination for master’s level of Higher Education Institutions. 6552 applicants took part in the examination, 77 applicants didn’t come to exam. The examination results were placed on the SSAC’s website on June 22. According to the results, 5238 bachelors gained the right to take part in the specialization selection and competition. 1578 of them had the right to take part in the specialization selection and competition on the state order.

On June 20, the SSAC held a meeting dedicated to professional holiday of civil servants. Chairperson of the State Students Admission Commission Maleyka Abbaszade congratulated the Commission’s employees on the occasion of this holiday. Mrs. Abbaszade pointed out the contributions of the national leader Heydar Aliyev to systematic development of civil service, and by speaking about achievements gained as the result of reforms implemented on state management in the republic, she said that this issue was always paid attention to by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The SSAC Chairperson mentioned the name of Mrs. Khalida Karimova, Head of sector of information and technological provision department of the SSAC among the persons awarded for their effective activities in the civil service under the decree dated June 22, 2010 by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Maleyka Abbaszade congratulated Khalida Karimova on behalf of the SSAC’s staff for being awarded Medal “For Distinction in state service”.

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Meeting at SSAC dedicated to professional Head of sector of the SSAC Khalida Karimova was holiday of civil servants awarded Medal “For Distinction in state service”.

The results of the examination of the second stage for the master’s level of higher education institutions of Azerbaijan Republic was placed on the SSAC’s website on June 26. The Bachelors could also get information about the scores they earned from “Imtahancell” service. The list of the admitted applicants was published in the 5th edition of the “Magistr” journal on June 26. According to the results, 3911 bachelors were admitted to master’s level of higher education institutions and 9 applicants gained the right to study at master’s level of Turkish higher education institutions. On July 4, the State Students Admission Commission held an admission examination on the 3rd speciality group for Higher Education Institutions and for Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of full secondary education in Baku, Nakhchivan and Sumgait cities. To hold the examination 48 buildings in the city of Baku, 6 buildings in Sumgait, and 3 buildings in Nakhchivan have been allocated. 235 examination supervisors have been involved in the examination, where 2289 teachers-invigilators from the comprehensive schools of Baku, Nakhchivan and Sumgait participated. On the same day, on live broadcasting through “Space” TV channel, the SSAC’s responsible employees and experts provided correct answers for the test items used in the examination, and gave explanation to the questions in connection with the test items. During the broadcast, correct answers on sectors and variants of the tests used in the admission examinations, as well as special program on score calculation was translated to TV directly from Commission’s internet site.

The results of the test examination on the 3rd speciality group were put on the SSAC’s internet site on July 6. The graduates could also get information about their scores from “Imtahancell” service. After the examination scores of the applicants were announced, SSAC published “What should I pay attention to while choosing speciality?” aid for rendering help in speciality selection for applicants of the 3rd speciality group. The publication covered education forms (on the state order and paid basis), admission plan for Azerbaijani sector and Russian sector and joint competition of both sectors, admission conditions in examination, as well as information on examination scores distribution of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition.

On July 11, 2010, the State Students Admission Commission held an admission examination on the 1st speciality group for Higher Education Institutions and for Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of full secondary (11-year) education in the cities of Baku, Nakhchivan, Ganja and Sumgait. 44 buildings in the city of Baku, 7 buildings in the city of Ganja, 8 buildings in the city of Sumgait and 2 buildings in the city of Nakhchivan have been allocated for administration of the examination. 258 examination managers have been involved in the examination in which 2413 teachers – invigilators participated from the comprehensive schools of the cities of Baku, Ganja, Sumgait and Nakhchivan. On the same day, on live broadcasting through “Space” TV channel, the SSAC’s responsible employees and experts provided correct answers for the test items used in the examination and gave explanation to the questions in connection with the test items. During the broadcast, correct answers on sectors and variants of the tests used in the admission examinations, as well as special program on score calculation was translated to TV directly from Commission’s internet site.

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Examination process

The results of the test examination on the 1st speciality group were placed on the SSAC’s internet site on July 13. The graduates could also get information about their scores from “Imtahancell” service. After the examination scores of the applicants were announced, SSAC published “What should I pay attention to while choosing speciality?” aid for rendering help in speciality selection for applicants of the 1st speciality group. The publication covered education forms, admission plan for Azerbaijani sector and Russian sector and joint competition of both sectors, admission conditions in examination, as well as information on examination scores distribution of applicants who had the right to participate in the competition.

The SSAC announced admission for Higher Military School of Land Forces of Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey under the appeal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic. The Azerbaijani citizens (only boys) who scored more than 300 points in admission examination on speciality group I and who met the physical and health requirements established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs could participate in the competition.

On July 17, SSAC held an admission examination on the 4th speciality group for Higher Education Institutions and for Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of full secondary education. Admission examinations to Military lyceums and Secondary Military Medical Schools of Azerbaijan Medical University (on medical assistant speciality) were held on that day. 27 buildings in the city of Baku and 3 buildings in the city of Nakhchivan have been allocated for holding the examination. 107 examination managers and 1034 teachers – invigilators participated from the comprehensive schools of the cities of Baku and Sumgayit. On the same day, on live broadcasting through “Space” TV channel, the SSAC’s responsible employees and experts provided correct answers for the test items used in the examination, and gave explanation to the questions in connection with the test items. During the Examination managers are convoyed to examination broadcast, correct answers on sectors and variants of the buildings. tests used in the admission examinations, as well as special program on score calculation was translated to TV directly from Commission’s internet site.

The SSAC announced a competition for vacant places of Azerbaijan Higher Military Schools for male applicants of Azerbaijani sector under the age of 19 who scored 200 and more in admission examinations on speciality group I under the official appeal by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic.

The results of the test examination on the 4th speciality group were put on the SSAC’s internet site on July 19. The graduates could also get information about their scores from “Imtahancell” service. After the examination scores of the applicants were announced, SSAC published “What should I pay attention to while choosing speciality?” aid for rendering help in speciality selection for applicants of the 4th speciality group. The publication covered education forms, admission plan for Azerbaijani sector and Russian sector and joint competition of both sectors, admission conditions in examination, as well as information on examination scores distribution of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition.

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Competition was held on the basis of results of admission examinations on corresponding speciality groups among the applicants who applied for special-purpose educational institutions of Azerbaijan Republic. The list of admitted students was sent to corresponding ministries.

Speciality selection to participate in student admission competition of Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of full secondary (11-year) education was announced. Admission announcement, competitive conditions, admitted specialities, and other important information were published in the 5th issue of “Abiturient” journal.

On July 23, SSAC held an admission examination on the 2nd speciality group for Higher Education Institutions and for Specialized Secondary Education Institutions from the basis of full secondary education (11-year). 46 buildings in the city of Baku and 2 buildings in the city of Nakhchivan have been allocated for holding the examination. 193 examination managers and 1899 teachers – invigilators participated from the comprehensive schools of the cities of Baku and Sumgait. On the same day, on live broadcasting through “Space” TV channel, the SSAC’s responsible collaborators and experts provided correct answers for the test items used in the examination, and gave explanation to the questions in connection with the test items. During the broadcast, correct answers on sectors and variants of the tests used in the admission examinations, as well as special program on score calculation was translated to TV directly from Commission’s internet site.

The results of the test examination on the 2nd speciality group were put on the SSAC’s internet site on July 25. The graduates could also get information about the scores they earned from “Imtahancell” service. After the examination scores of the applicants were announced, SSAC published “What should I pay attention to while choosing speciality?” aid for rendering help in speciality selection for applicants of the 2nd specialty group. The publication covered education forms, admission plan for Azerbaijani sector and Russian sector and joint competition of both sectors, admission conditions in examination, as well as information on examination scores distribution of applicants who gained the right to participate in the competition.

The SSAC announced a competition for vacant places of Academy of State Border Service under the official appeal of State Border Service of Azerbaijan Republic. Male applicants who scored 250 and more in the admission examination to civil higher education institutions on speciality group II participated in the competition.

The SSAC announced a competition for vacant places of master’s level of higher education institutions of the republic. The announcement was published in the 6th issue of special publication of “Magistr” journal. The applications were admitted via internet from July 29 to August 5.

The results of the admission to bachelor’s level of higher education institutions of the Republic was put on the SSAC’s internet site on August 4. The graduates could also get corresponding information from “Imtahancell” service. The list of the graduates admitted to higher education institutions was published in the 6th issue of “Abiturient” journal.

The results of the competition for vacant places to master’s level of higher education institutions were announced on August 9. As a result of competition, 257 bachelors acquired the right to study at master’s level. The list of the admitted bachelors was published in the 7th issue of “Magistr” journal.

The results of the competition for specialized secondary educational institutions from full secondary education basis and for vacant places to higher education institutions of Azerbaijan Republic were placed on the SSAC’s web site on August 11. As the result of competition, 998 applicants were admitted to vacant places of higher education institutions and 6758 applicants – to specialized secondary educational institutions from the full secondary education basis.

On August 29, the SSAC held admission examinations to specialized secondary education institutions from the general secondary (9-years) education in Baku, Sumgait, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Lankaran, Mingachevir, Shaki, Shirvan, Aghjabadi, Goychay, and Guba cities. In general, the examination was held in 56 buildings. The results were placed on the SSAC’s web site on August 31. At this education stage, in general, 30671 applicants applied for 9576 planned places of specialized secondary educational institutions. 30261 participated in the examination. 8515 of the applicants were admitted to specialized secondary education institutions.

On September 4, a traditional September conference of educators of the Republic was held at Gulustan Palace. Speaking at the event, Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade gave detailed information on results of admission

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campaign for the 2010/2011 academic year. She stated that in general, more than 170 thousand applicants participated in the admission examinations for bachelor’s and master’s level of higher education institutions, specialized secondary educational institutions from the full and general secondary education bases, and special-purpose educational institutions. In her speech, Mrs. Abbaszade informed on administration of examination procedure, application of information technologies to the SSAC’s activities, and other issues of student admission process by broadcasting special electron displays.

Speech of Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade at conference of educators of the Republic

1384 applicants scored more than 600 points in admission examinations to higher education institutions of Azerbaijan Republic for the 2010/2011 academic year. 7 of them got the maximum results (700 points). 102 applicants who showed the highest results were honoured with President’s scholarship under the decree dated 08.09.2010 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Moscow State Linguistics University announced a competition for learners’ admission to 2-year program on “Modern journalism. Fundamentals of mastery”. Those who wished to participate in the competition, registered at the SSAC from September 7 to September 21 of 2010.

On September 30, a meeting was held with the students who were honoured with President’s scholarship by achieving the highest results in admission examinations to higher education institutions for the 2010/2011 academic year. Presidential scholars were presented memory gifts, their questions, opinions and proposals regarding admission examination procedure, content of test questions, and other issues of admission campaign were responded.

The results of competition announced for Mass media representatives on the occasion of 135th anniversary of the National Press of Azerbaijan were declared on September 30. The competition was held Rewarding the journalists who have won in the on two nominations and the winners received rewards by the SSAC management. competition

On September 30, SSAC informed the public on the following news on student admission campaign for the 2011/2012 academic year: - “International Relations” and “Region studies” specialities of group III are moved to speciality group II beginning from 2011. Thus, applicants wishing to enter these specialities should take examinations on subjects of speciality group II. - Application admission for master’s level of 2011/2012 academic year was decided to be held form January 25 to February 7 of 2011, and first stage of admission examination – till 20th of February. According to the admission

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regulations, bachelor’s knowledge on general logical thinking, foreign language and informatics will be assessed at the first stage of the examination. - For rendering help to applicants to participate effectively in admission examinations, one trial examination will be held in January 2011 in Baku and various regions of the Republic. The next trial examinations will be held regularly beginning from April. - Some of the test questions in mathematics will be open-ended tests during admission examinations in 2011. - Admission to residency will be administered by the SSAC under the agreement on ratification of “Regulations on the content and organization of Residency education” approved by the order 50 dated March 18 of 2010 by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic.

Beginning from October 1, scientific-methodical workshops on subjects started their work regarding discussions of the results of admission examinations of the current year and preparation for admission examinations of next year. These workshops on 14 subjects are regularly held simultaneously in the SSAC’s building and in all regional departments with video communications.

On October 17, The State Students Admission Commission held a test examination for the 1st stage of competition announced for SOCAR’s scholarship for the students of Higher Education Institutions. 83 of registered 782 applicants didn’t come to the examination and 3 of them were disqualified for violating the examination regulations. After the examination ended, the SSAC processed the answer cards. The results were presented to SOCAR.

On October 26, a general meeting was held at the State Students Admission Commission which was dedicated to specialities demanding specific skills and talent within the framework of preparation for admission to higher education institutions for the 2011/2012 academic year. The SSAC’s leadership, experts and specialists, representatives of 9 higher education institutions carrying out the training of specialists on specialities demanding specific skills and talent and by internet connection, representatives of 5 regional higher education institutions participated in the event which was held with the purpose of improving the organization and implementation methods of examinations on specific skills, having discussions in the direction of elimination of existing problems in this sphere.

The SSAC representatives – head of data base department sector Ilgar Allahverdiyev and SSAC’s press secretary Elnur Naghizade participated in the next conference of AEA/ Association for Educational Assessment – Europe held from 3rd to 6th of November 2010 in Oslo city of Norway. About 100 representatives from 20 countries participated in the conference dedicated to “Managing Assessment Processes: Policies and Research”.

Admission to residency will be managed by the SSAC under the agreement on “Regulations on the content and organization of Residency education” approved by the order 50 dated March 18 of 2010 by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic. In this regard, within the preparatory works, the SSAC representatives met with professors, teachers, and specialists of Medical University on November 10. The event was attended by Chairperson of the State Students Admission Commission Maleyka Abbaszade, head of Commission’s department T. Badalov, and representatives of department of use of examining-measuring materials on secondary education. The SSAC Chairperson mentioned that a working group had already been formed for preparation of admission programs to residency on the basis of education program. According to her, admission regulations to residency will be announced in 2011. At the end of the event, the working group was commissioned with corresponding tasks on conducting works on admission program.

Meeting at the SSAC regarding preparation for admission to Residency

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On November 27, the SSAC conducted a test examination connected with the acceptance to the service in the positions of middle chief staff in the bodies of the Internal Affairs of Nakhchivan AR, and for the applicants wanting to work in the Tax Bodies of the Autonomous Republic. The results of the examination have been placed on the SSAC’s Internet site on the same day. One applicant as a result of the test examination connected with the acceptance to the service in the positions of middle chief staff, and three applicants regarding the acceptance to the service in the Tax bodies of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic have gained the right to participate in the next stage by fulfilling the conditions of the competition during the examination (gaining 65 and higher scores).

On November 30, the first special issue of the “Magistr” journal for the 2011 was published by the State Students Admission Commission. The journal represented rules for admission to the Master’s level of the Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the academic year 2011/2012, admission examination program and models of explanatory test questions for checking-up general intellectual level (logical thinking), models of open- ended constructed response test items, admission examination programs on foreign languages and informatics.

The SSAC published information in the 11th edition of the “Abiturient” journal about the young people who scored more than 600 points in the admission examinations. With the chief goal of introducing the talented young people to the public, studying of their experience, and their popularization, this edition gives information about the score of each young man with the highest points, his/her specialty to which he/she has been admitted, the school which he/she has finished, as well as interviews with the winners of the knowledge contest, advice and recommendations to future applicants and their opinions and suggestions about the examination process.

On December 4, Azerbaijan Internet Forum hosted presentation ceremony of National Internet Awards - “Milli Net 2010” at Ambassador hotel of Baku (“Milli Net” – National Internet Award is a professional internet award founded by Azerbaijan Internet Forum. Every year this award is presented for internet projects and national internet resources that are created in Azerbaijani language and operating on social, cultural, scientific, economic, legal and etc. spheres by holding competition.). The SSAC presented tqdk.gov.az/az/videolessons electron service system named “Video lecture” to the competition, and as the result of the competition, it was awarded for the third place on “The best electron service” nomination.

On December 10, the ceremony in remembrance of the national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev was held in the State Students Admission Commission. The event began by paying a visit to the great leader’s bust erected in the foyer of the Commission. Afterwards, SSAC staff held a meeting on this occasion. At the event, Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka The SSAC’s “Video lecture” Abbaszade, vice-chairman N.Babayev and Commission’s representatives spoke electron service system was about Heydar Aliyev’s honourable life and activities. On December 12, awarded the third place on “The SSAC’s staff visited Honorary Avenue and national leader’s grave. best electron service” nomination

Ceremony in remembrance of the national leader Heydar Aliyev at the SSAC

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On December 21, the SSAC held a meeting with the teachers-invigilators who carried out their duties at high level at admission examinations to higher and specialized secondary education institutions. Chairperson of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszade presented honorary decrees, books and teaching aids published by the SSAC to 23 invigilators for their model performance. 617 invigilators were thanked officially and rewarded with letters of commendation. Letters were sent to the Ministry of Education and appropriate education departments and secondary schools with a request of taking into consideration this factor as a quality indicator in the assessment of pedagogical performance of these teachers. Rewarding the exemplary examination invigilators

On December 21, a meeting was held at the SSAC with the representatives of education departments of Fuzuli, Lachin, Zangilan, Gubadly, Jabrayil, Aghdam, Shusha, Khojaly, Kalbajar and Khojavand districts, as well as with the directors of boarding-schools of the Republic. Speaking at the event, the chairwoman of the SSAC Maleyka Abbaszadeh informed the participants about the indicators of the school-leavers of education institutions during admission examinations to Higher Education Institutions and Specialized Secondary Education Institutions, as well as made exchange of opinions about their achievements and problems. The event has been simultaneously held in the regional branches of the SSAC and live videoconferencing has been provided with the administrative building of the Commission, in order to ensure the participation of representatives of refugee schools and boarding-schools situated in different regions. 500 refugee schools and boarding schools were presented the test books and methodical aids published by the SSAC.

Meeting at SSAC with the representatives of educational departments of the occupied districts

Prepared by: Elnur Naghizade

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