The Ministry of Education has published the test and the key with the correct answers to today's matriculation exam in Bulgarian language and literature.
Matriculation students can refer to the following link: https://www.mon.bg/nfs/2026/08/dzi_bel_21.08.2026otgovori.pdf
Interpretive essay on the topic "Man between the simplicity and complexity of being" by "Prayer" by Atanas Dalchev and the essay "The Limits of Freedom" were the two options that today's high school graduates could choose from.
The Bulgarian Language and Literature Matura exam included 41 tasks, of which 22 were multiple-choice, 16 were free-response, 2 were extended free-response and a task to create an argumentative text (interpretative essay or essay).
The state matura exam was held in 435 schools, in which over 2,600 quaestors were involved.
The second mandatory matura exam in a profile subject and the state exam in professional qualification are on August 24.