The admission campaign has started in Nizhny Novgorod colleges and technical schools.

      This year, more than 17,500 students will be able to enroll in educational programs funded by the budget. On June 20, 2026, an admissions campaign in the system of secondary vocational education began across the country, including in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Colleges and technical schools officially started accepting documents from applicants. This was reported by the regional Ministry of Education. "Today we are witnessing a boom in secondary vocational education. About 63 percent of 9th-grade graduates and 12 percent of 11th-grade graduates choose to study in colleges. The total number of students has reached 3.9 million, which is almost comparable to the figures of the RSFSR during the Soviet era (4 million). The competition for admission to technical schools averages 3-4 applicants per place, and in some institutions, it is 18. A special role in this is played by the 'Professionalism' project, which allows obtaining two or three professions and guarantees employment. I emphasize that we have legally returned employers to the educational process: a demonstration exam has been introduced, where students are evaluated not only by teachers but also by representatives of companies. A large-scale program for the renovation of college dormitories has also begun. In total, all these measures make secondary vocational education more attractive to young people," said the Minister of Education of Russia, Sergey Kravtsov. According to the regional Ministry of Education, about 34,800 residents of Nizhny Novgorod graduated from the 9th grade this year. Today, more than 17,800 budget-funded places are available for children in regional colleges and technical schools, and nearly 1,000 budget places are also available in secondary vocational education institutions affiliated with Nizhny Novgorod universities. Compared to last year, the total number of budget places has increased by several hundred. As explained by the ministry, the number of budget places in secondary vocational education institutions grows annually. The final figure depends on the forecast of the local economy's needs, labor market demands, the demographic situation in the region, and recommendations from the Ministry of Education of Russia. "In the system of secondary vocational education in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the most in-demand professions in the country's and region's economy are represented. The most popular among applicants are the fields of machine engineering and energy – these areas are chosen by about 24 percent of all students. In the structure of educational programs, humanitarian and pedagogical sciences also remain in demand. The conditional top three is rounded out by the transport sector," said the Minister of Education of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Mikhail Puchkov. According to the minister, the promotion of secondary vocational education is largely facilitated by the federal project 'Professionalism' of the national project 'Youth and Children.' Thanks to this initiative, 16 clusters are already functioning in the region – one educational and 15 industrial – across various fields. The development of the project continues: in 2026, it is planned to open three more new clusters in the fields of creative industries and aircraft manufacturing in the Nizhny Novgorod region. By 2027, the total number of clusters in the region will increase to 25.

      Let us recall that the national project 'Youth and Children' has been implemented at the direction of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, since 2025. It includes nine federal projects and programs: 'Russia – a Land of Opportunities,' 'We Are Together,' 'Russia in the World,' 'All the Best for Children,' 'Leading Schools,' 'Teachers and Mentors,' 'Creating a Network of Modern Campuses,' 'Universities for the Generation of Leaders,' and 'Professionalism.' Press service of the Governor and Government of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Photo: Ministry of Education of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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      The admissions campaign has started in Nizhny Novgorod colleges and technical schools. This year, more than 17,500 students will be able to enroll in educational programs funded by the budget. On June 20, 2026, the admissions campaign began across the country, including in the Nizhny Novgorod region, 10:19 22.06.2026 Knyagininsky Municipal District - Knyaginino.

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      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      More than 4,500 budget places are available for applicants to colleges in the Murmansk region. Photo: Lev Fedoseev. This was reported by the Governor of the Murmansk region, Andrey Chibis, during an operational meeting in the regional government. 12:03 22.06.2026 Murmansk Vestnik - Murmansk.

      Amur colleges have increased enrollment: the number of budget places has increased. Residents of the Amur region planning to obtain secondary vocational education after school can expect a greater number of free places this year. 17:47 22.06.2026 GTRK Amur - Blagoveshchensk.

      Murmansk colleges are waiting for applicants: more than 8,000 places are open. The admissions campaign has begun in secondary vocational educational institutions in the Kola Arctic. 11:37 22.06.2026 IA Nord-News.Ru - Murmansk.

      On June 20, all vocational educational organizations began accepting documents. Are you ready to submit documents for studying in colleges and technical schools in the Lipetsk region? 06:51 22.06.2026 Znamya Oktyabrya - Dobroye.

      One of the key tools for training personnel: the admissions campaign has begun in technical schools in the Sverdlovsk region. The admissions campaign has started in colleges and technical schools in the Sverdlovsk region. 11:16 22.06.2026 UralWeb.Ru - Yekaterinburg.

      The admissions campaign has started in colleges and technical schools in the Sverdlovsk region. Organizations of secondary vocational education in the Sverdlovsk region have begun accepting applications. 10:37 22.06.2026 K-Ur.Info - Kamensk-Uralsky.

      The admissions campaign has started in colleges and technical schools in the Sverdlovsk region. Organizations of secondary vocational education in the Sverdlovsk region have begun accepting applications. 09:53 22.06.2026 Information Portal of the Sverdlovsk Region - Yekaterinburg.

      A new wave of 'Professionalism' is starting in the Urals: the number of students will increase by almost one and a half times. In 2026, the region is preparing to open seven educational clusters, which will significantly increase the number of budget places for applicants. 09:45 22.06.2026 Gazeta Dialog - Polevskoy.

      More than 5,600 budget places are offered to applicants at universities in the Khabarovsk Territory. In 2026, 16 universities and 30 technical schools and colleges are waiting for applicants in the Khabarovsk Territory. 14:24 22.06.2026 Gubernia.Com - Khabarovsk.

      Profession of choice: the admissions campaign has started in colleges and technical schools in the Middle Urals. Organizations of secondary vocational education in the Sverdlovsk region have begun accepting applications. 08:43 22.06.2026 Ural Worker - Yekaterinburg.

      Universities in the Khabarovsk Territory will accept more than 5,600 applicants on a budget. Another 8,752 budget places are available in colleges and technical schools. AmurMedia, June 22. 11:07 22.06.2026 AmurMedia.Ru - Khabarovsk.

      More than 27,000 budget places are available in colleges and technical schools in the Sverdlovsk region. The admissions campaign has started in institutions of secondary vocational education in the region. 23:33 21.06.2026 OTV - Yekaterinburg.

      The admissions campaign has started in the region. Currently, there are 17 organizations of secondary vocational education (SPO) and 15 universities functioning in the Kaliningrad region. 16:31 21.06.2026 Ministry of Economic Development - Kaliningrad.

      The admissions campaign has started in Kuzbass. 18 universities, 55 technical schools, and colleges in the region are ready to accept applicants. In the new academic year, more than 8,000 budget places are provided in universities and over 18,000 in vocational educational organizations. 19:17 21.06.2026 Horosho.info - Kemerovo.

      The State Duma proposed to make secondary vocational education free. Photo: TASS. Secondary vocational education (SPO) should be completely free. 14:27 21.06.2026 TRK Guberniya-33 - Vladimir.

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