The DTM test (Uzbekistan's university entrance block test) has 90 closed questions in three blocks: compulsory subjects (native language, maths and history of Uzbekistan - 10 questions each, 1.1 points per question), the first major subject (30 questions at 3.1 points) and the second major subject (30 questions at 2.1 points). The maximum is 189 points and you get 3 hours. Below we go through each block, how your subject pair is set, a worked score example and the study rules that follow from the format.
What the DTM test is and who runs it
Entrance tests for bachelor's programmes are run by the Agency for Assessment of Knowledge and Skills under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (uzbmb.uz). Most people still call it the "DTM test", after the agency's old name.
The result is one total score. With it you compete for state grant places and paid contract places in the programmes you choose. Preparing without knowing the format usually means spending time on the wrong subjects.
Three blocks: questions and points
These points follow the scoring criteria the Agency published for the 2025/2026 and 2026 intakes. If the criteria change, check the new document on uzbmb.uz.
| Block | Subjects | Questions | Per question | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Native language, maths, history of Uzbekistan | 30 (10 + 10 + 10) | 1.1 | 33 |
| 1st major | First subject of the programme | 30 | 3.1 | 93 |
| 2nd major | Second subject of the programme | 30 | 2.1 | 63 |
| Total | 90 | 189 |
Time and question type
- You get 3 hours (180 minutes) for 90 questions - about 2 minutes per question.
- Every question is closed: you pick from the options; there are no written answers or essays.
- Compulsory subjects usually go faster, while major subjects include multi-step problems and long texts - plan your time around that.
- Answers go on a separate answer sheet, so practise marking each answer right after the question, not all at the end.
How your subject pair (block) is set
You do not pick the major subjects yourself - they come with the programme. Every year the Agency publishes the "Fanlar majmuasi" (subject list) document that says which two subjects each programme needs. The order matters too: the first subject is worth 3.1 points a question and the second 2.1, so "maths + physics" and "physics + maths" are different blocks.
| Block (1st + 2nd subject) | Example programmes, 2025 intake |
|---|---|
| Maths + physics | Software engineering, Artificial intelligence, Applied mathematics |
| Physics + maths | Physics, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics and robotics |
| Biology + chemistry | General medicine, Paediatrics, Biotechnology |
| Chemistry + biology | Pharmacy, Food technology, Ecology |
| Maths + foreign language | Economics, Management, Marketing, Accounting |
| History + foreign language | International relations, Political science, Tourism |
A worked score example
Say an applicant gets 8 right in each compulsory subject (24 in total), 22 right in the first major subject and 20 right in the second.
- Compulsory: 24 × 1.1 = 26.4 points.
- 1st major: 22 × 3.1 = 68.2 points.
- 2nd major: 20 × 2.1 = 42 points.
- Total: 26.4 + 68.2 + 42 = 136.6 points.
- For the 2026 intake the minimum to enter the competition was 68 points for a grant and 56.7 for a contract place. That only lets you compete - each programme has its own cut-off, usually much higher.
How certificates count
Under the Regulation approved by Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 646, an applicant with a national certificate at level A+ or A gets the maximum points for that subject in the entrance test, and levels B+ to C get points in proportion to the certificate score. Foreign language certificates have separate rules. Check on uzbmb.uz how a certificate counts towards your block in the current year.
5 study rules that follow from the format
- One right answer in the first major subject (3.1) is worth almost three compulsory answers (3.3) - give it most of your time.
- The second subject is still worth up to 63 points: do not treat it as a side subject.
- The compulsory block is worth little, but these are the easiest points: getting nearly all 30 right can move you several places in the ranking.
- Practise in real time: 90 questions, 180 minutes, no break.
- Choose your programme early, or you may prepare for the wrong subject pair.
How to practise the DTM format on Trylab
Trylab has four kinds of DTM test: one subject (30 questions), a subject pair (60 questions), the compulsory block (30 questions) and the full 90-question mock. All of them use closed questions only, a timer and the official 189-point scoring. Every question comes with an explanation of why the answer is right and where you went wrong. Wrong answers go into your mistake notebook and results are split by topic, so next time you drill exactly the weak spot.
Frequently asked questions
- How many questions are in the DTM test? 90: 30 compulsory and 30 for each major subject.
- What is the maximum score? 189: 33 + 93 + 63.
- How long is the test? 3 hours (180 minutes).
- Which subjects are compulsory? Native language and literature, maths and history of Uzbekistan - 10 questions each.
- How do I find my major subjects? In the Agency's "Fanlar majmuasi" document or in the subject blocks of the DTM calculator.
