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ENEM 2026 registration ends today after one-week extension by Ministry of Education

4 sources · 12 Jun 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press

Registration for ENEM (National High School Exam) 2026 ends at 11:59 PM this Friday (12), after a one-week extension by the Ministry of Education. The original deadline, which would end on June 5, was extended to allow more time for candidates.

Press quotes (3)
CNN Brasil

"As inscrições para o Enem (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio) terminam nesta sexta-feira (12)"

CNN Brasil

"De início, as inscrições acabariam na última sexta (5), mas o prazo foi prorrogado por mais uma semana pelo MEC (Ministério da Educação)"

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"O Edital nº 64, de 21 de maio de 2026, que torna pública a realização do Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) 2026, publicado no DOU de 22 de maio de 2026, seção 3, páginas 49 a 54"

The registration process must be done exclusively through the Participant Page on the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (Inep) portal. The registration fee is R$ 85 for candidates not benefited by exemption, with payment allowed until June 17 through Pix, credit card, debit or bank slip.

Press quotes (2)
Diário de Pernambuco

"Os interessados em participar do exame devem fazer a inscrição exclusivamente na internet no link da Página do Participante no portal do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep)"

CNN Brasil

"A taxa é de R$ 85 e o pagamento para quem não foi beneficiado pela isenção pode ser feito até 17 de junho"

For the first time, high school graduates from public schools have automatic registration, needing only to confirm participation, choose the foreign language (English or Spanish) and indicate accessibility needs or social name treatment. Inep estimates that approximately 80% of these students will take the tests at their own school.

Press quotes (2)
Diário de Pernambuco

"Para os concluintes do ensino médio de escolas públicas, a inscrição é automática, pela primeira vez"

Hoje em Dia

"De acordo com estimativas do Inep, aproximadamente 80% dos concluintes da rede pública devem fazer as provas dos dois dias do Enem na própria escola em que estudam"

ENEM 2026 tests are scheduled for Sundays November 8 and 15, with application at about 10,000 locations across the country. The exam remains the main form of access to higher education in Brazil, through the Unified Selection System (Sisu), University for All Program (Prouni) and Student Financing Fund (Fies).

Press quotes (2)
Diário de Pernambuco

"Em 2026, a aplicação das provas do Enem está agenda para os domingos 8 e 15 de novembro"

Hoje em Dia

"O Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio, que avalia o desempenho escolar dos estudantes ao término da educação básica, é considerado a principal forma de entrada na educação superior no Brasil, por meio de programas federais como Sistema de Seleção Unificada (Sisu), Programa Universidade para Todos (Prouni) e Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil (Fies)"

1. What we know (3)

Registration deadline ends on June 12 at 11:59 PM

3 sources CNN Brasil Diário de Pernambuco Hoje em Dia

Registration fee is R$ 85 with payment until June 17

3 sources CNN Brasil Diário de Pernambuco Hoje em Dia

Tests will be applied on Sundays November 8 and 15

3 sources CNN Brasil Diário de Pernambuco Hoje em Dia
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (3)

Original deadline would end on June 5 before extension

Reported by: CNN Brasil

Inep plans to expand application locations to about 10,000 nationwide

Did not cover: CNN Brasil

Candidates with fibromyalgia and mental disorders can request specialized assistance

Conflicting versions (1)

Deadline for social name treatment request

1 source — "Deadline ended on June 5": Diário de Pernambuco
2 sources — "Deadline was extended until June 12": Diário de Pernambuco Hoje em Dia
3. What we don't know yet (4)
  • What official document established the original deadline and extension of registrations?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention MEC extension but do not cite the specific normative act (ordinance, notice or resolution) that formalized the deadline extension

  • How many candidates have registered so far or are expected for 2026?

    Why it's still unknown: No source presents numbers of registrations already completed or total participant estimates

  • What technical or operational problems motivated the deadline extension?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources report the deadline extension but do not explain if there was system instability or other difficulties that justified the measure

  • How will logistical support be implemented for students who need to take the exam in another municipality?

    Why it's still unknown: One source mentions that MEC 'studies logistical support alternatives for transportation' but does not detail concrete measures

    Did not cover: CNN Brasil

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