Key Facts
- ✓ The Ministry of Education offered 2,970 vacancies for free undergraduate courses in Amazonas for Sisu 2026.
- ✓ The national total of vacancies is 274,876 across Brazil.
- ✓ Sisu 2026 will accept Enem scores from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions.
- ✓ Registration for Sisu 2026 will take place from January 19 to 23.
- ✓ The regular result will be disclosed on January 29.
Quick Summary
The Ministry of Education (MEC) announced the offer of 2,970 vacancies for free undergraduate courses in the state of Amazonas for the Sisu 2026 selection process. This number is part of a national total of 274,876 vacancies available in public higher education institutions across the country.
The program selects students for federal universities and institutes based on their performance in the National High School Exam (Enem). Unlike previous years, the 2026 edition will accept scores from the three most recent Enem exams: 2023, 2024, and 2025. The selection process will have only one edition during the year, with registration taking place in January and the regular result scheduled for January 29.
Vacancy Distribution and Regional Impact
The offer of 2,970 vacancies in Amazonas is a significant part of the 274,876 vacancies available nationwide. The Ministry of Education published the notice in the Official Gazette of the Union on Tuesday, the 23rd. The Sisu is the federal government program responsible for selecting students for public higher education institutions.
In the regional scenario, Amazonas stands out in the North region regarding the volume of available spots. The state is ahead of other northern states in terms of vacancy availability:
This expansion of vacancies seeks to reduce inequalities in access to public higher education in regions distant from major urban centers, facilitating opportunities for students residing in the interior of the state.
New Rules for Enem Scores 📅
For the 2026 edition, Sisu implements a major change regarding the validity of Enem scores. Candidates will be able to use the grades obtained in the last three editions of the exam: 2023, 2024, and 2025. Previously, the rule allowed enrollment only for those who had taken the most recent edition of the exam.
To be eligible for selection, candidates must meet specific criteria established by the MEC:
- Have taken the Enem in one of the three most recent editions (2023, 2024, or 2025).
- Have obtained a score above zero in the exam's essay.
- Have completed high school.
The program will have only one edition per year, a format that has been in place since 2024. Therefore, those selected may start the academic year in either the first or second semester, depending on the opening of classes and the determination of the educational institution.
Sisu 2026 Schedule
The Ministry of Education has released the official schedule for the Sisu 2026 selection process. The timeline allows candidates to plan their registration and subsequent steps in the selection process. The schedule begins with the release of individual grades for the 2025 Enem, which is scheduled for January 16.
The key dates for the selection process are:
- Registration: January 19 to 23.
- Regular Result: January 29.
- Enrollment: Starting February 2.
- Waiting List Interest Manifestation: January 29 to February 2.
Candidates interested in the waiting list must manifest their interest within the specified period after the regular result is announced. Enrollment for those approved in the regular call will begin on February 2.
