25 inmates take national exams for university

Twenty-five inmates at Georgian penitentiary facilities, including six minors, have registered for the country’s ongoing university entrance exams, the Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia said on Monday.

They are taking part in the national exams that started on Monday and will run through July 27 throughout the country.

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Commenting on the three-week tests, Prime Minister Irakli Garbashvili said his Government had “done everything to create a full-fledged, comfortable academic environment” for university entrants.

I deeply believe that knowledge, education, science and creativity are what the development of our country should be based on.  [...] I also believe that no matter which profession you choose, you will find your way in life to live a life in dignity, so that your hard work benefits your homeland, as well as your personal growth and prosperity.”, the Government head said.

During his visit to Tbilisi examination centres, Georgian Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli wished the entrants a successful passing of the Unified National Exams. Photo: Georgian Education Ministry

A total of 22 examination centres are hosting the testing across Georgia. Entrants showing symptoms of flu or fever during screening for the venues are denied entry to the locations but given the opportunity to take the tests after seven days.