Entrance exam: Fewer takers

Students sitting for next week's college entrance exams have a better chance of getting admitted in the country's universities compared to last year, education authorities said yesterday.

The Ministry of Education said that 10.2 million students were registered to sit for the exam this year, 400,000 less than last year.

The average college admission rate is expected to reach 62 percent, 5 percentage points higher than last year, as the ministry considers a plan to increase the rate by 4 percent this year.