Higher Education Admission Centre Announces Results of First Sorting for Upcoming Academic Year

Strategic Insights -

The Higher Education Admission Centre (HEAC) has released the results of the first sorting for students vying for seats in higher education institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year. A total of 27,537 students received admission after the sorting of holders of the 2024/2025 General Education Diploma (GED) and equivalent qualifications. The results show a high level of competition in certain fields, with the average competitive score in educational specializations at Sultan Qaboos University reaching 92.3% among males and 97.5% among females.

Key Takeaways:

  • 27,537 students received admission after the sorting of holders of the 2024/2025 GED and equivalent qualifications.
  • Government higher education institutions accommodated the largest number of students who received admission, equivalent to 56.3%.
  • Private higher education institutions accommodated 41.4% of students who received admission for internal scholarships and study grants, while 2.3% received admission for scholarships and study grants abroad.
  • The majority of seats (95%) were occupied during the first round, while 5% remained vacant due to a shortage in the number of students who met the admission requirements.
  • The total number of successful applicants stood at 43,145 students, with 9,432 having a general average of 90% or higher and 20,383 students having a general average of 80% or higher.
  • Educational specializations saw high competition, with average competitive scores ranging from 91.2 for males and 97.4 for females in private higher education institutions.

Statistics:

  • 27,537 students received admission after the sorting of holders of the 2024/2025 GED and equivalent qualifications.
  • 56.3% of students received admission to government higher education institutions.
  • 41.4% of students received admission to private higher education institutions for internal scholarships and study grants.
  • 2.3% of students received admission to private higher education institutions for scholarships and study grants abroad.
  • 95% of seats were occupied during the first round, while 5% remained vacant.
  • 43,145 students were successful in the admissions process.
  • 9,432 students had a general average of 90% or higher.
  • 20,383 students had a general average of 80% or higher.
  • Educational specializations saw high competition, with average competitive scores ranging from 91.2 for males and 97.4 for females in private higher education institutions.

Sources:

  • Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
  • Government of Oman - Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.