Will payments for high scores on the Unified State Exam be introduced: the Nizhny Novgorod Ministry of Education responds

      On May 27, 2026, 09:54 Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, there are no plans to introduce monetary incentives for graduates who have shown high results on the Unified State Exam (USE). This was reported to the website pravda-nn.ru by the regional Ministry of Education. Earlier, the chairman of the Moscow Regional Duma, Igor Bryntsalov, stated to the media that in the Moscow region, graduates who score maximum points in two or more subjects will receive 100,000 rubles. Teachers who prepare students for top scores will receive payments of 150,000 rubles. The Nizhny Novgorod Ministry of Education clarified that similar support measures are not currently planned in the region. However, graduates with high scores who enroll in local universities can expect to receive named scholarships from the regional government. In several universities in the region, first-year students with high USE results are awarded additional scholarships. Additionally, in the current academic year, the system of incentive payments for school physics and mathematics teachers will continue to operate. Educators will receive 5,000 rubles for each graduate who passes the USE in physics or mathematics at the profile level or higher than the high score threshold. The high score threshold will be determined after the completion of this year's examination campaign. It was previously reported which subjects Nizhny Novgorod graduates most frequently take on the USE. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is required. This resource may contain materials 18+