UFMG Extends 2026 Entrance Exam Registration Deadline to August 14
The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) has extended the registration deadline for its 2026 entrance examination to August 14. This extension, formalized by Rector Alessandro Fernandes Moreira on Tuesday, August 21, also pushes back the deadline for boleto (payment slip) submission to August 17. Prospective students can register through the Copeve website, which manages selection processes and public tenders. The UFMG's graded selection process (Seriado) is open to high school graduates and students from Youth and Adult Education (EJA) programs. Results for fee waiver requests and appeals are available on the Copeve candidate portal. This year, candidates can apply for two different exams: the first stage of the 2026-2028 cycle on December 13 and the second stage of the 2025-2027 cycle on December 12. Participation in the second stage of the 2025-2027 cycle requires completion of the first stage of the same cycle in the previous year. Introduced in 2025, the Seriado process spans three consecutive years and allocates 30% of undergraduate course vacancies, with the remaining 70% filled via the Sisu system. The process adheres to the Quota Law, ensuring at least 50% of selected students are from public education backgrounds. For 2026, examination sites will include Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan area, Montes Claros, and for the first time, Pouso Alegre, Teófilo Otoni, and Uberlândia, totaling ten cities across Minas Gerais.
The UFMG's decision to extend registration for its graded selection process reflects an effort to maximize applicant participation, potentially indicating lower-than-anticipated initial interest or a strategic move to ensure a robust candidate pool. By aligning with the Quota Law and allocating a significant portion of seats through this multi-year process, UFMG aims to foster educational equity and provide a structured pathway for students. The expansion of testing locations to include Pouso Alegre, Teófilo Otoni, and Uberlândia suggests a commitment to broader geographic accessibility within Minas Gerais. This approach, while potentially increasing access, introduces logistical complexities and may require careful management of resources across ten distinct cities to ensure a fair and efficient examination experience for all candidates in the coming years.
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